Prepare for Action!
At this stage, you should have a pretty clear idea of what kind of career you'd like, and what's involved in pursuing it. Now's the time to map out the steps you'll be taking to land that dream job.
Get out your calendar and decide when you want to begin your new career, then figure out exactly what you have to do between now and then. If you need to pursue training, give yourself ample time to take the classes or workshops required. If you're going to be volunteering or doing job shadowing while you continue to work at a current job, make a realistic schedule that won't leave you exhausted. Give yourself plenty of time to revamp your resume and cover letters, and budget accordingly if your plans will require new tools, classes, clothing, or travel. Write as many tasks as you can on your calendar and mark them off as you complete them. This will give you a sense of accomplishment, and some way to measure your progress.
