Why Feeling Uncomfortable is the Key to Success

Do you ever have the feeling that you’re so skilled at your job, you could do it in your sleep?

Of course, it’s great to feel so confident in your abilities. But when you never feel challenged, you’ll never feel uncomfortable. Now, if you stick to what you know just so you don’t ever feel uncomfortable, you’ll avoid opportunities to grow. And that can be detrimental to your career.

Discomfort and fear of failure

Discomfort connotates a negative experience. For example, physical discomfort can mean pain, and psychological discomfort can mean anxiety or sadness.

In the workplace, discomfort can be associated with a fear of failure, among other things. That’s only natural, since we’re taught to see failure as a negative experience—the consequence of not being good enough. Since we don’t want to feel as if we’re not good enough, we avoid situations in which we could fail.

Let’s say you’re a junior marketer on a team with three colleagues. Your performance is always stellar. One day, your supervisor needs to hand a project off and asks if someone wants to take the lead. You don’t volunteer, because you’re afraid you’ll fail. So, the project goes to one of your colleagues who does so well, they get promoted. And deep down, you know that if you’d only taken on the project, you could have been the one to get promoted.

Do you see how avoiding discomfort can get in your way?

Failure isn’t a bad thing

In reality, failure isn’t a bad thing. Failure merely means you haven’t succeeded—yet. But if you ventured out of your comfort zone, tried something new, and didn’t achieved your goal, you probably did accomplish more than you think. You learned a new skill, acquired new knowledge, or made new acquaintances along the way. You just have to open your eyes to the positive aspects of your experience.

Leverage dopamine to your advantage

Interestingly, Forbes states that putting yourself in unfamiliar situations makes your brain produce dopamine—the feel-good chemical. In other words, once you actually put yourself into a new situation or give yourself a new challenge, you’ll start to feel good. And if you can combine those good feelings with a positive attitude regarding what you can accomplish simply by trying something new—even if you don’t get it right the first time—you can turn fear of failure into motivation to succeed.

At Kelly, we believe everyone should reach their full potential in work and in life. We’re proud to support today’s workers who are enhancing their skills and abilities and gaining new ones through temporary and contract work.

Last year we connected nearly 440,000 people with temporary and contract assignments, and we’re ready to help you. Find what’s next in your career by checking out our trending jobs or registering for an account with us to stay up to date with our new job alerts.

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Kelly Staffing delighted to introduce Gi Group to the Irish Market

By Ben Forde • 19 Apr, 2024

As a longstanding temporary and permanent staffing supplier to leading businesses across Cork and Galway Kelly Services Ireland are pleased to confirm their acquisition by Gi Group Holding. Kelly, under the new name of Gi Group Ireland, will be joining Marks Sattin & Matthew Fitzpatrick as another Gi Group Holding Recruitment and HR solutions offering in Ireland. The recent acquisition comes with great opportunity for the Irish market, introducing Gi Group and their breadth of expertise to the region while maintaining the invaluable local capabilities delivered by Kelly Ireland. This marriage of well-established local knowledge, relationships and expertise from Kelly with the resources granted by Gi Group’s considerable size makes for a formidable new staffing provider in Ireland. The existing Kelly team will be on hand to support current clients and workers continuing ‘business as usual’ to offer a seamless transition to all parties involved. In support of this transition, some common queries regarding the acquisition have been address below. Is it BAU for us as a Kelly Client? Yes absolutely, our dedicated teams in Cork and Galway will remain the same, delivering to client requirements as they have been for over 40 years. What are the main changes? Initially the change of name. We will continue to provide temporary and permanent staffing services to the Life Sciences, Engineering, IT and Renewable Energy Industries. In time we may add additional services in line with Gi Group service offerings across Europe, this will not impact any existing relationships. What do we put on invoices going forward? We are currently still operating as Kelly Staffing Ireland Ltd. All invoices must be addressed as such to avoid any delays in payments. Once the transition to operating as Gi Group Ireland is complete further communications will be sent out.

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06 Feb, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of the professional world, many of us find ourselves at crossroads, contemplating a change in career or seeking new opportunities to ignite our passion.

September Surge – Our Top Tips for Job Seekers

By Shazamme System User • 07 Sep, 2023

Summer is over. September is here. For you lovers of the summer this can often bring feelings of the blues, but September can represent a time for a fresh start. This time of the year can offer many opportunities for job hunters to find a new job that aligns with their skills, goals, and experience. Check out our top tips on how you can land your dream job this time around (and why you should work with Kelly). 1. Get Clear On Your Goals First and foremost, you must have a clear objective of what you want for your career. Searching for a new job can bring feelings of excitement and motivation but it can also be overwhelming for applicants. Having an idea of what industries, you would like to work in, the timeline in which you would like to find a job, and the companies you’re interested in will reduce those negative feelings but will also give you a sense of direction and focus. 2. Update Your CV The next thing you should look at is improving and updating your CV. Have you demonstrated your most valuable skills? Have you highlighted your most important accomplishments and achievements? Have you included your personal websites, business profiles, and your LinkedIn profile? These are some of the many things to consider when updating your CV. Job applicants should also keep in mind that you should adjust your CV for every job you apply for. You should customize your CV so that it reflects the job you’re applying for. 3. Work with a Recruiter Are you aware of the benefits of working with a recruiter? Recruiters are experts in the hiring industry. They can help save you a significant amount of time during your job search as they know exactly what jobs are available in the market and they can match you with a role that aligns with your experience. Recruitment consultants can help you improve your CV and cover letter as well as make sure you are prepared for interviews. If you would like to read more about the benefits of working with a recruiter, click here . September is an excellent time of the year to find that new opportunity that you have been longing for. By following these tips, you should be on the right course to navigate the job market and find a role that suits you. It’s important to stay positive during your job search as it can sometimes be a lengthy process. But just remember, the right opportunity can take time. If you would like assistance during your job search, please do not hesitate to reach out and email us at info@kellyservices.ie . Or click here to search our latest vacancies and apply today!