4 Steps for Midlife Professionals Who Are Unhappy in Their Careers

In this piece from Forbes, author and coach Kathy Caprino outlines a four-step framework designed to help midlife professionals move from career dissatisfaction toward more fulfilling and purposeful work. Each step includes intentional reflection questions to consider like these:

– What kind of impact do I want to make in the years ahead?
– Who do I want to become next?
– What do I want my work and life to feel like?
– Who do I know that is doing work they love—and what can I learn from them?
– How can I uplevel my skills and abilities to make a slight shift toward more rewarding work?

If you find yourself feeling stuck mid-career, take some time to reflect and consider where you want to go next.

“If you feel trapped in work that no longer fits you, it’s important to recognize that you haven’t missed your chance. Your experience, wisdom, and perspective are invaluable and nothing is wasted. And when you start making aligned choices—even small ones—your energy and confidence return, and new possibilities emerge.” – Kathy Caprino