Before the new year, many of you scramble to “set a NEW course and NEW goals for the NEW year,” and year after year you get started, but as the studies show, most good intentions fall short of the goal – and you (I’ve been guilty of saying this too) justify it by saying, “well, two types of plans – plans that might work, and plans that don’t work. Guess that wasn’t in the plan.”
And if you are transitioning out of the military in 2025, you’ll need to plan – and execute on the plan – just so you can manage the anxiety of changing your entire life!
The key? Discipline.
So, how do you get there? How do you keep going when every part of you just wants to stop? I get it. It is definitely much more comfortable to put it off and tell yourself, “I’ll get started tomorrow.”
And before you know it, weeks have passed.
So, the first step is to COMMIT. Commit to making 2025 YOUR year to take on those goals (and reframe your challenges as opportunities) and set clear, actionable steps to make them happen.
It is why we offer DYPSI. The Discovering Your Post-Service Identity (DYPSI) program is designed to help you succeed. With customized coaching and systematic goal attainment, DYPSI empowers you to transform military service into rewarding civilian careers in technology, logistics, and management. And, at NO COST to you.
Here’s a glimpse:
- Micro-goals: These small, daily steps keep you moving forward. Updating your resume, expanding your network, or spending 30 minutes learning can create momentum and build discipline through micro-goals.
- Macro-goals: These are big-picture objectives where you want to be by the end of 2025. Aiming for a leadership role, transitioning into a new industry, or reaching professional growth? Setting clear macro-goals gives you a roadmap for success.
- Aligning Military Experience: Your military experience has prepared you with helpful skills such as leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability. DYPSI helps you to translate your strengths into civilian terminology and align them with career paths that fit your goals.
A Success Story
A veteran from Naval Station Everett used DYPSI to navigate his career transition. He set micro-goals to network and build his skill sets to achieve his macro-goal: landing a leadership role in Seattle’s technology sector. By year’s end, he had reached his goal and thrived in his new role.
What’s Your Goal for 2025?
This four-pronged training program equips veterans to rediscover their identity, set realistic goals, and confidently enter the civilian job market. Let’s make 2025 your breakthrough year. What’s your top goal for 2025? Share your plan in the comments.
Ready to align your military experience with civilian success? Register for DYPSI today: https://operationmilitaryfamily.com/unite-us-intake-form/