means <\/em>something to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUnfortunately, the majority of people don\u2019t get to experience the perks of having a sense of purpose in their work. Instead, they work to pay bills and keep a roof above their head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finding purpose in work is even more important now. With a deadly virus that has ravished the world and completely reshaped the way we live, it\u2019s been getting harder to find motivation in anything in life. We\u2019re already feeling uninspired and unmotivated; can you imagine the effect this has on our work, if it\u2019s not something that we\u2019re passionate about?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re not in any way, shape, or form denying that sometimes work, whether it\u2019s something you enjoy doing or not, can be pretty tiring. After all, there\u2019s no doubt that spending 40 hours a week– which doesn\u2019t include traffic and commuting time– is capable of destroying your passion and motivation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But, it\u2019s important to keep in mind that those 40 hours are part of your life, and the last thing you would want to do is spend your life doing something that you don\u2019t love or enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The good news is: it doesn\u2019t have to be that way! Work doesn\u2019t have to be worthless or meaningless. It can– and should– be a positive experience, and the key motivator should be the sense of satisfaction and fulfillment; not monetary gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s worth noting that while there are many people who find their job meaningless and purposeless from the get-go, there are also people who lose their sense of purpose for the job that they once enjoyed doing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perhaps it\u2019s a new boss that caused them to feel that way, which is common, or perhaps it\u2019s the difficult, uncommunicative coworkers that are impossible to work with. Whatever the reason, work becomes soul-draining — and understandably so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And here is the most important question: how does one find purpose in their work? And if it\u2019s something that they used to feel, how can you rekindle that fiery passion that you once had for your job?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have the Right Attitude<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Stay positive is a phrase that we hear on a regular basis. Yet, there\u2019s not enough emphasis on how much positivity matters in every aspect of our lives; especially <\/em>at work. For the majority of people, chances are, being stressed is the main cause of feeling like their work is meaningless. It\u2019s fair to say that most people face countless stressors, like an argument with a coworker or feeling overwhelmed, on a daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor the most part, you might be able to handle these micro-stressors, but that ability can only get you so far. When they add up, their effect is amplified, and they become capable of killing any motivation that you might have. Let\u2019s not forget to mention that, when there\u2019s no outlet you can turn to destress and recharge your energy, all that stress will build up and your sense of purpose will vanish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thus, the simple yet effective solution to all of this is to avoid negativity. And when negativity is inevitable, find ways to help you deal with it and find your way back to how things used to be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether it\u2019s taking a hike, or for a more Covid-19 suitable option, binge-watching a new series, reading a book, or painting, there are countless ways to help you destress and stop the negativity from affecting your wellbeing and draining your energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t Take Your Job For Granted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
English historian Thomas Fuller once said; <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cWe never know the worth of water till the well is dry.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
This quote could not be more true when it comes to finding a sense of purpose in your work. We get so used to the things we have that we don\u2019t appreciate them the way we\u2019re supposed to. We take them for granted, not fully realizing that we can lose them at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No matter how much effort you put in or how well your performance is, you can lose the work you once hated. Your job might be stressing you out and you might wake up every day dreading getting out of bed; however, you have a job that allows you to make ends meet and provides you with financial stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the opposite side of the spectrum, there are people out there who have struggled for years to get that job that you\u2019ve come to dread. They would do anything to work that job; the job that comes with so much stress and exhaustion, and they wouldn\u2019t think twice about accepting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Turn Your Dream Career Into a Reality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Not everyone is lucky enough to work their dream job or pursue their dream career. As a matter of fact, there are people who spend a lifetime dreaming about working a certain job, all while doing nothing to reach that goal. They\u2019re stuck at their current job and they don\u2019t make an effort to turn their dream job into reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Create a list breaking down the steps that you need to take to move closer to your goal, even if they\u2019re baby steps. And, most importantly, do everything within your power to accomplish them. Take it one step at a time and you will find yourself closer to your goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let Fear Be Your Compass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fear is the number one deterrent that keeps people from pursuing what they want to do. Fear is synonymous with making the wrong decision– a decision that we have to live with and regret for the rest of our lives. Fear creates internal obstacles that dictate how you act and what decisions you make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, instead of letting fear be a negative thing in your life, embrace that fear. Accepting and embracing fear will undoubtedly lead you to things that you would never even have attempted to do. Ask yourself what you would do if you weren\u2019t afraid and let the answer lead you where you want to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Understand Why You Do Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
More often than not, we are asked about the type of job we have but not why are we working this job. The latter question is as important as the former and yet, we rarely, if ever, think about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If money was out of the question, there are still wants and needs that have to be fulfilled to feel a sense of purpose in your work. If you feel like your current job is only beneficial to you financially, but when it comes to your wants and needs, it does nothing, then it\u2019s time to consider talking to your boss and figuring out how those needs can be met. And if that\u2019s not feasible, then a career change could be your best bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Understand What You Want From Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It has been found that working for the sole purpose of making money boils down to our evolutionary biology and it doesn\u2019t equate happiness. It\u2019s almost as if our minds are programmed to pass on our genetic material, which we can only do if we\u2019re stable financially. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Happiness and money don\u2019t exist in that equation, so, it\u2019s one thing to have money as the primary motivation in work, and it\u2019s a completely different story to feel a sense of purpose in your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now that we\u2019ve established that to find a sense of purpose, your motivator shouldn\u2019t be money. Instead, find reasons that can act as the driving force in your work and hang on to those reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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