In a profession like paramedicine, where structure and protocol are part of everyday life, it’s easy to feel pressure to have your career all figured out. What’s your long-term goal? What’s your next clinical qualification? Where do you want to be in five years?
But here’s the truth: you don’t need a 10-year plan to move forward.
You just need a clear next step and a sense of what matters to you right now.
Your next move doesn’t have to be bold or dramatic. It can be small, quiet, or experimental. What matters is that it’s guided by your values, not by pressure or comparison.
💬 This Week’s Nudge: Get Clear on What Matters Now
Before you plan your next move, take a moment to ground yourself.
Ask:
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What matters most to me at this stage of my life or career?
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What kind of work energises me and what drains me?
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What do I want more of, and what am I ready to leave behind?
These aren’t big, future-facing questions. They’re right-now questions. And they’re enough to start creating direction.
🧠 Habit Hack: Try the Micro-Direction Formula
Career planning isn’t about giant leaps ... it’s about connecting three simple dots:
👉 Your Values — What matters to you now
👉 Your Direction — Where you want to move toward
👉 Your Next Step — A small action that takes you there
Here’s how it might look:
Do this weekly. One step at a time. That’s how careers evolve, quietly and intentionally.
✅ Final Thought:
You don’t need the full map. You just need a compass.
Let what matters to you now point you toward the next right step.
That’s progress. That’s planning. That’s how you start mapping your next move.
