Orlando Counseling Specialists

Orlando Counseling Specialists now offers on-line psychological assessmenttests such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, the Strong Interest Inventoryand much more.  If you are looking for career direction, want to improveyour leadership potential, want to optimize your organization’s culture orare interested in exploring personal growth and potential, we have theassessment test for you.  And…you can do it in the comfort of your ownhome at a convenient time.  All of our psychological tests are madeavailable to all ages including children.Our counselors are trained and skilled in interpreting psychologicalassessment testing and can help you find better direction for your life.Once you take our test on-line you will meet with a qualified counselor tohelp you analyze the results.  Our favorite assessment is the Myers-BriggsType Indicator which is the most widely used psychological test of its kind.It is one of the most popular tools for promoting a better understanding andcommunication in personal, professional and organizational settings.  Contact any of our professional counselors and we will be happy to recommendthe best psychological assessment for your needs and will conduct a personalconsultation.

Are you stuck in a job you hate?  Do you feel frustrated doing the work you do?  Maybe you are sabotaging yourself by doing things you have the power to change.  Often times we have behaviors that harm our careers and hold us back from doing what we are designed to do.  If we just recognize those behaviors we can start to make a positive impact on our careers. Here are a few patters that typically hold people back:

1.        Hiding in the background- Hiders don’t speak up and allow others to get credit for their achievements.  They love to stay in the background in order to be a team player and forget their own ambitions and dreams.  The isolate themselves from key decision makers.  When opportunities arise, they have so little faith in themselves, they fail to grab onto them.  They often wonder why they are still stuck in the same job.

2.       Playing the blame game- Blamers excuse their lack of success by blaming others.

3.       Procrastinating- Procrastinators have great plans but don’t get around to carrying them through.  The trouble is that procrastination becomes a habitual way of thinking and the more entrenched it is, the harder it is to break away.

4.       Apathy- These people say “why bother” or “The system won’t let me go far anyway”.  Apathetic people give up before even trying.

5.       Avoiding the issue altogether- Avoiders keep themselves busy with unnecessary activities, such as gossip or non-work related distractions.  There’s a lot of energetic action, but they are just spinning their wheels in the sand –while others are moving ahead.

6.       Neglecting your professional development- Not keeping your skills current is a sure-fire way to sabotage your career and limit opportunities.

7.       Staying when you should go- Sometimes people know that a job doesn’t match their abilities, skills, or interests but they stick with it because they don’t know what else to do or feel they’ve already invested too much to change course.

Any of these behavior patterns over time will limit your career prospects, diminish your sense of fulfillment, and leave you with a nagging sense of frustration.  It is a slow downward spiral of settling for less.  If any of these behaviors seem familiar to you call a career counselor today and they will help you set a plan in motion on how to stop and make positive changes for your career.Call Debbie Haughton to schedule an appointment.Article retrieved from NCDA newsletter.  Written by Pamela Thorne.