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In this episode of The Goode Guide Podcast, Shanarra Goode candidly shares her journey in the workforce. From grappling with feelings of uninspired after a year on the job to embracing the flexibility of remote work, Shanarra delves into the highs and lows of her career. Join her as she offers valuable insights on navigating career advancement while staying true to your work preferences. Tune in and gain invaluable advice for managing your professional growth.Fear of Stagnation[3:01]Shanarra finds herself at a crossroads, grappling with uncertainty about her next steps in life. Despite dedicating over a year to her current role, she feels a growing restlessness, yearning for fresh challenges and projects to invigorate her. This internal struggle with a lack of inspiration and motivation is starting to impact her work performance, despite her efforts to maintain professionalism outwardly. Shanarra is confronted with a sense of stagnation that she is striving to overcome.[9:44]As the pandemic is over and things are returning to normal, the desire to stay in the remote work aspect is one reason for her funk. Additionally, Shanarra is certain she is ready to close the chapter on this particular role and accept new challenges for something different. Recognizing The Time For Change And Embracing New Opportunities[11:35]Your motivation can fade when you stay too long in a role that no longer challenges you. Recognizing when it's time for a change is crucial. Seeking new challenges can reignite your passion and purpose in your professional life. Even if your current role isn't ideal, finding ways to keep motivation high is essential.Speak Your Mind: Express Yourself Freely[13:22]Communicating openly with your direct leaders, mentors, and sponsors about your mindset, struggles, and concerns is essential. Suffering in silence is worse than suffering itself. Make sure your support network knows how you feel so you can work together to determine how to progress toward your goals. Asking for help when needed is essential for navigating challenges effectively.Complete A Work Before Moving On[14:50]Focus on tying up your projects neatly. It's frustrating to leave things incomplete when you move on. Ensure you finish your tasks thoroughly, especially if you anticipate transitioning to a new remote role in the next few months. It's important to leave behind completed work you can be proud of.Network Actively[16:34]As you prepare to move on, consider networking in areas you may have yet to target initially. While your situation may be unique, expanding your search could lead to opportunities that better align with your goals. Look for roles that offer elements you value, like remote work or advancement opportunities, even if they differ from what you originally wanted. Higher Level Role Vs. Incremental Pay[18:23]Deciding between getting a higher job title or more money is hard. It's tricky because you want to move up, but you also want to keep working remotely. You believe you can have both, but you need to think carefully. For Shanarra, keeping her remote job is more important now than getting a promotion, even though she is ready for it. It's about finding the right balance between moving up in your career and what's important to you personally.The Power of Prayer[21:53]Shanarra believes in the power of prayer or manifesting what you want in life. Every day, Shanarra spends six minutes writing down her goals. It's about imagining and telling the universe what you want. If you don't say it, it might not happen.

