5 tips to recover your career and find happiness

1. Find out what is causing the problem

What do you hate about your job? Why are you afraid to go to work? Is it the job itself or the people you work with? Is it a specific task or a specific individual that makes your life miserable?

Once you determine the stressor/causing misery, you can take steps to fix or eliminate the problem. Maybe there is more than one problem. Alright. The key is to identify where the real pain points in your career are. Only then can you make the changes you need to finally find career success.

2. Manage!

Managing will help others to recognize your value within the organization, making you an asset. By going the extra mile with your job, you take the stress off your manager or boss, which can help you build a better working relationship with him/her.

Remember: your job is to make your boss's job easier. If you're not doing that, you're not doing your job and you're not showing your value as an employee.

Your career is yours and yours alone. Claim it by giving 110% in all aspects of your professional life. As you begin to progress, you'll realize that the secret to career and happiness starts with intrinsic motivation.

3. Attend workshops and seminars

Find some local workshops and seminars that will help you improve and develop your skills. By attending these events, you'll not only learn valuable new skills, but you'll show that you're willing to go that extra mile to get ahead.

Find out in which areas you think you should improve. Do you need better time management skills? Would it help you to learn the basics of HTML? Maybe you just want to brush up on your business writing or public speaking skills.

Whatever your interest, there are workshops and seminars for everything! Attend one and see how much it impacts your confidence and happiness as a professional.

4. Find a mentor

It's always nice to have a little more guidance and support. Find someone who has extensive experience in your field and ask if they would mind being a mentor. They can provide valuable information and contacts that will help you get ahead.

Never underestimate the power of a mentor. Building a close professional relationship with someone you admire can do wonders for your career. If you already have a colleague in mind, what are you waiting for? Get in touch today!

5. Go out and meet the right people

If you really want to take control of your career, you need the right people in your corner. Are you going to go out and meet the right people? Like it or not, your network is your net worth. While networking with people outside of your industry has its benefits, it's important to have a focused networking strategy that builds a strong network of contacts.

There are several ways to connect with the right contacts. Here are a few:

• Attend industry-specific events (they don't have to be networking events!)
• Join industry-specific organizations and clubs
• Use keywords and hashtags to find potential contacts on Twitter and LinkedIn
• We all have ups and downs in life. The same is true for our careers. If you feel unhappy in your career, you have the power to change that. Every obstacle you face, you can overcome.

Follow the tips above and you will not only get your career back, but also find professional happiness. We believe in you!