Problem: Article: Use social media and your networking contacts to locate a new job in the industry you're passionate about. Ask around and see if friends know of any job openings for entry level positions in your desired industry. Go through your list of friends on your Facebook or LinkedIn and determine who is working in your dream career. Reach out to them through direct messages and ask them if they know of anyone hiring for entry level positions. If you notice that someone has been posting pictures revolving around career that you love, call them and ask them how they got started in it. You can say something like, "I don't have much experience, but I realized that doing this is my passion. I just need an opportunity to gain some experience. Do you know of any companies that are hiring?" Just because you love doing something doesn't mean that you'll love doing it professionally. A great way to determine whether you'll like your new profession is by interning part-time. Search online for any fellowship or intern programs being offered by companies that you'd want to work for. Some interests and hobbies like graphic design, art, or writing, may have many different operations in a professional environment opposed to doing it casually. If you have a job, use any downtime to start applying for jobs in the industry that you love. You can wake up early, fill out applications during your lunch break, or search for jobs after work. If you are unemployed, try applying to jobs every day until you get callbacks and requests for interviews. Treat looking for a new job like a job itself, and keep strict hours for applying to different positions. Use websites like Indeed, Monster, CareerBuilder, and Craigslist to find job openings. If you feel unhappy in the career you are currently in then you should consider getting out of your current job. Do not let fear of change paralyze you into not looking for another career. Always leave on good terms, give at least two weeks notice, and get references before you leave. If you can't overcome your fear of change, visualize yourself in your current position for the next five years and think of how unhappy you'll be. It may be hard to leave your current job because of how comfortable you feel, but don't let this get in the way of your dreams. While doing something that you love is enjoyable, it's important to remember that you'll still need to take care of your responsibilities. Make a list of all your expenses per month and calculate how much you'll need to be paid in your new job. If you are concerned with switching careers because of financial reasons, start looking for new jobs while working at your old one. Doing a job that you love requires dedication and passion. If you aren't already established in the industry that you are looking to excel in, it may be hard to build up experience at first. Put in the work and don't give up just because it gets hard. Passion will generate good results and employers will see your hard work. Be ready to put in overtime and serious effort to become good at your new job. If someone criticizes you, don't take it personally. Try to look at their advice from an objective view and use it to improve your skills. You may have a hard time obtaining an interview at first. Keep applying for jobs and look for positions that don't require a lot of experience. If you feel like you aren't moving towards your goals, take a step back and reevaluate. Consider going back to school or getting an additional certificate to improve your chances.
Summary: Use your networking connections to find a job in your industry. Take on an internship. Start applying to jobs in your new industry. Get out of your current career. Ensure that you are financially stable for the transition. Remain dedicated and work hard towards your goals.

Problem: Article: Since small children are constantly making messes and dirtying their clothes, it's easy to feel like your house is always a wreck. If you want your child to help you keep things tidy, make chores or simple tasks into a game. Avoid just telling your child that he has to clean something up. You may need to help him or get him started. You can also make challenges or chores into races where you compete. For example, get a large bucket and help your child toss toys into it. You might encourage your child to find all of the blocks or balls to throw in. This will help him learn to sort and makes cleaning more interactive. Make chores a competition between several kids. This will make it seem more like a game. Kids like feeling as though they have some control or power over things. If you give your child an option, he'll feel as though he's in control of the situation and he'll be less likely to disobey or throw a tantrum. For example, you might tell your child he can select his pajamas to get ready for bed or he can pick out what story he'd like to listen to before bedtime. When giving small kids options, keep them simple or your child might become overwhelmed. Also, give your kid a chance to make the decision. If you're caring for several kids, ask "who wants to help me with this project?" Small children don't have a sense of time like adults do. But, they do have a sense of routine. Knowing what comes next and what to expect during the day can be comforting. You don't need to plan out detailed activities for every hour of the day. But, a loose routine will give your kid a sense of security which can improve his behavior and create good habits. For example, a loose bedtime routine might include getting pajamas on, brushing teeth, snuggling while reading stories, and bed. When handling more than one child, it can help to coordinate their nap schedules so that they both get rest and you get a break. Don't wait for your child to do something naughty before talking about appropriate behavior. Instead, catch your child doing something good and praise him for it. Kids respond better to positive reinforcement than punishment. Just be sure to use specific praises or your child might start tuning it out. For example, if your child wipes up a spill, you could say, "Good job cleaning up after your mess!" Avoid chastising one child by pointing out how good another child is. This will just make one kid resent the other one.
Summary:
Make tasks fun. Give choices. Create a routine. Reward good behavior.