Have you experienced this:

When you started a new job, it was challenging, you learned a lot of new things, managed new responsibilities, new projects...

And as time passed, you realised that you were no longer motivated, happy, satisfied or engaged. You felt trapped, you were in a ‘good job’ with great benefits?

Well, you’re not alone.

Once successfully established in our roles, we often find ourselves asking: What’s next?

As humans beings, we are constantly learning, expanding our brains, so, why is it that one day we need to get a ‘great job’ and stop developing?

If you think that something has to change in your professional life, here are some tips to get started:

1. Progressive job development

If you’re afraid of big changes, you can start here.

Speak to your boss. There may be an option for development of your current role.

Your employer will understand, she has not achieved her superior role without recognising the need for progression.

Be polite, be brave and explain how you see your future in the company.

Staying with a company for a lengthy period of time can either be impressive to any future employer or concerning, so this needs to be measured carefully.

2. New job, new company

Moving companies is a great opportunity to reinvent yourself, to congregate your current experience whilst progressing to a more challenging role.

This can be scary but so much more satisfying, push your boundaries, achieve new goals and strive for more.

3. A new chapter

We will have many careers in our lifetime. Thanks to technology, our world is changing dramatically. We must progress with it, if we stop, we won’t stay relevant.

Learning a job different to your previous experience is where transferable skills comes alive.

In order to change career path, focusing on your strong points is crucial.

Make time every day to read, learn and progress. Passion-driven websites such as Noosfeer can help you empower your learning.

4. Become your own boss

By far the scariest option. If you have always had a dream to quit your job and start something new, then follow it.

It will lead you into the unknown and become the most incredible learning experience.

Start planning, saving and shaping your business plan. You can start with these 50 Tips for Starting Your Own Company.

The world is out there, just get out of the building and go where you really want to be. Step out into the unknown and be the protagonist of your own life!

The future?

Ask yourself what’s the opportunity for development.

Determine what is most important to you: your happiness, your professional career, your financial situation?

We are born to develop and improve constantly. Be happy and proud of what you are doing, you deserve it.