Guest post by Anna Dworaczynska (learn more about Anna at the end of this post)
How many of us wait for the right time to change our lives? Regardless, whether it is a minor or more complex change?
I used to have a long list of excuses ready, which held me back from pursuing what I wanted. This is no longer true as I realized I need to create opportunities if I want a change to happen.
There was a moment in my life when I knew I wanted to return into writing but didn’t know how to make it happen. For too long I would take a passive approach and wait for the perfect job to open, without creating enough opportunities on my own to change my life.
I know it is always easier to blame others for our failures, dissatisfaction with where we currently are, but not where would like to be. Although taking faith in our own hands requires courage and persistence, I firmly believe this is the only way forward if you want to take control of your own life.
I created my opportunity by offering to work as a Moscow correspondent and recently was offered a writing position. Therefore, this my last post I wrote from Moscow. I am returning to Poland next week to finally do something that I hesitated to pursue for too long.
Opportunities are not always there. We need to create them.
About the Author
Anna Dworaczynska is a Polish freelance journalist and editor currently on a short term contract in Moscow, Russia teaching English. She can be reached at [email protected].
Susan Gunelius
Susan Gunelius is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Women on Business. She is a 30-year veteran of the marketing field and has authored a dozen books about marketing, branding, and social media, including the highly popular Ultimate Guide to Email Marketing, 30-Minute Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing for Dummies, Blogging All-in-One for Dummies and Kick-ass Copywriting in 10 Easy Steps. Susan’s marketing-related content can be found on Entrepreneur.com, Forbes.com, MSNBC.com, BusinessWeek.com, and more. Susan is President & CEO of KeySplash Creative, Inc., a marketing communications company. She has worked in corporate marketing roles and through client relationships with AT&T, HSBC, Citibank, Intuit, The New York Times, Cox Communications, and many more large and small companies around the world. Susan also speaks about marketing, branding and social media at events around the world and is frequently interviewed by television, online, radio, and print media organizations about these topics. She holds an MBA in Management and Strategy and a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and is a Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC).
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I love this post and it is something I really needed to hear tody! I think a lot of people blame the bad economy right now rather than focusing on how they can create change- even if it is small changes within themselves, among their friends and family or pursuing hobbies they enjoy but don’t make time for.
Absolutely, this was great timing for me to read this post! I think so many people get stuck in ruts of the mundane, especially when they are involved in things they are not passionate about. It is so important to be reminded that opportunities do not just show up on your front door, you have to act on them!
This post hit my mind strongly and I will keep telling this to myself. What we need is sense of urgency – if we don’t do it NOW, it will be too late! It is challenging, and this mindset help us being always energetic and focused. Thank you for sharing!
Very pertinent and apt.
Good post. I hope your experience in Poland has been rewarding and fulfilling.
Bets wishes,
kash