How to be satisfied with your career
Many people turn a beloved hobby into a vocation. They have a gift, a talent that calls out to express themselves. It means doing something they love. At last, they feel empowered.
However, this new empowerment is within the person, not in the career change. How can you feel empowered if you are already successful in your job but feel unhappy? You must recognize and feel the value within yourself and your work every day!
A colleague and I were presenting a workshop on job satisfaction to a group of healthcare staff. His segment, “Feeling Empowered in Your Career,” and my next segment, “Empowerment in Words and Actions,” complemented each other splendidly.
Most of the participants had indicated prior to the workshop that they were happy with their career choice. His need was to feel more content during the workday. Many felt isolated or emotionally distant from their coworkers. They felt successful but not happy.
Everyone believed that their work was very valuable. However, as one participant said, “I don’t feel connected to the people I work with, nor do I feel sufficient satisfaction from the value I provide.”
There is a big difference between believing in something and deeply experiencing the same thing. An old expression suggests, “It won’t help to believe in stairs unless you get on one.” Many people are highly qualified, successful, and competent in their work. They are intellectually aware of their worth. However, they do not experience the inner satisfaction and satisfaction that they want and deserve.
How can we experience the greatest satisfaction and satisfaction in our careers? Here are several key ideas to remember.
1. First, check your motivations for being in your career. Success is the result of skills, actions, and choices. It is not a mandate to stay in one place. You can be successful in many different endeavors depending on your motivations, interests, and natural gifts.
Use an assessment like the free MAPP found at http://www.achieveezine.com/resources/ to check your motivations. Your personalized MAPP reveals whether your true motivations match your job. You also discover unique talents and interests.
2. Start with the desired result. Notice how the participant’s words focused on no feel connected. Once that gap has been recognized, it is time to change the approach. We move towards the object of our primary attention. It may seem the other way around, but start at the end. Imagine and focus on how satisfaction would feel to you as if you already had it.
3. See a colleague or coworker doing something great every day. Verbally acknowledge their dedication and value. Use sincere words and actions to show your colleagues that you are valuable. Share your goals with others and express your sincere appreciation for their participation.
As children, we learned to communicate and relate to others by participating in a talking environment of mutual action. We don’t just listen and respond. We built trustworthy relationships by joining with adults and peers in cooperative activities that combined words and feelings with actions. Showing appreciation for others will reflect and enrich their experiences.
Four. Seek constructive suggestions from both co-workers and clients. Immerse yourself in the experience of courage and acknowledge constructive suggestions with gratitude. Focus on your worth by challenging yourself to make improvements every day.
5. Put your value in positive action words. Then dive into the actions. Our words, actions, and focus of attention will lead us toward the contentment we seek. Write in a journal your experiences of adding value. Check them frequently.
6. Nourish and maintain yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually. Discontent can be a warning sign of burnout. Get regular check-ups and follow a balanced lifestyle for maximum well-being. Daily periods of relaxation and meditation are important for renewal and well-being.
Leo Buscaglia wrote: “Most of us lead quiet and unannounced lives as we traverse this world. Most likely, there are no ticker parades for us, and no monuments created in our honor.”
However, we can be successful and content with our lives and careers. We create the most significant monuments out of the love and enthusiasm we have for our work.
Create a monument every day by doing what you love and focusing on the value you bring to others. Also recognize the value that others bring to your life and career. These actions, along with a healthy and balanced lifestyle, can add satisfaction and enhance relationships to your career starting today.