This week I had lunch with an old work friend. He's wondering what is next in his life, career-wise and asked how I had come to change careers. As you may know I was in the computer biz for more than twenty years before becoming a coach. I started out as a programmer and ended up my long career as a vice-president (aka CIO) of technology.

It's startling to many, and to me as well, that my workdays are exciting and filled with joy. On the days I teach my workshops, I wake up with the excitement of a little kid on Christmas morning. I can't wait to get there. I'm buzzing, it feels so good. When I'm teaching or coaching, time just stops. I simply do not notice the passing of time and am usually surprised when I look up from writing my newsletter or writing articles and several hours have passed.

What this brought up for me was that while I had heard that when you live your passion, your work time can be exciting, fun, joyous, etc., I didn't truly know what that meant. In my early computer career days, I loved what I was doing. I was a programmer, than a systems analyst, then a project manager, doing highly technical work and really enjoyed it. I liked the company I worked with and totally enjoyed my teammates. Or at least I thought I did!

Afte I found my own life purpose and began living it through my career as a coach and workshop leader, I discovered how weak that happiness so many years ago was compared to what I feel now. It's a huge, life changing difference.

This is the main reason, I have such a thrill and so much passion around my clients' finding their true calling or life purpose and pursuing it. It will make a larger difference in one's daily life than you can currently imagine. The words you hear about it are just a pale version of the real thing.

My old friend is right on the brink of pursuing his passion. He is very clear on what it is. When we spoke, he glowed when he talked about it. His face was filled with light and his body with energy. Now we're going to visualize and imagine what form it can take as a career. He's about to step out and be counted. I hope he is as blown away as I am with how much passion it will bring him.

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If you feel like you are in a rut or are bored with where you are, then shake things up. It doesn't have to be a big shake-up, like quitting your job or running away with your personal trainer (grin). Small shake- ups can make a very large difference in your daily enjoyment of life. Here are a few suggestions to get the juices flowing again.

I am a naturally organized person who prefers an uncluttered space. That does not mean, however, that I don't have dust bunnies under my sofa and papers on my desk, the table, well, okay, pretty much everywhere. Clutter is a relative thing. Some people can tolerate a lot more than others, but no matter where you are on the clutter continuum, you probably could use a little decluttering and organization. Most of us can.

Spring is somehow a natural time to do some clearing out of the old to make room for the new. You will feel better, be more relaxed and free up the mental energy that was being drained by the ever-present clutter. If you don't believe this, try it. I am betting that you will actually have more energy and feel better just by cleaning up and clearing it out. Even cleaning out a couple of drawers or a dresser or a closet can significantly improve your energy and mood levels.

"Make every thought, word and deed such that the impact gives someone courage and zeal and enthusiasm." -- Brahma Kumaris

"Gratitude is an opener of locked-up blessings." -- Marianne Williamson

Read more articles and get more fr*ee resources in both my blogs:

Mid-Life Unfolds Blog

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• What Time Did You Say It Is? Huh?
• The Inner Organizer
• When Time Does Not Equal Money
• Bluebonnets and Longhorns in Texas

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• Networking Magic
• The Super Conference 2006
• How To Be Creative
• To Collaborate or Not To Collaborate: There is No Question!
• Email -- Wonder Tool or Time Waster?
• Your Best Asset as a Business Owner