When our work “works” for us, it fulfills many of our needs. It can be a rich source of satisfaction, confidence, success, and self-worth.
But as so many of us know, when our relationship with work (and the money it provides) is NOT working, it can cause stress, worry, and unhappiness.
If you’ve been feeling this, I encourage you to take steps to explore a career that fulfills you. It may be a role that already exists, or you may end up creating something brand new. Put one foot in front of the other, talk to those who’ve walked before you, and don’t give up.
To help you explore this area of your life, I’ve put together a few questions for you. Take a look and see what’s working and not working for you…
How do you feel about your overall experience of the work you’re currently doing? Is it fulfilling? Satisfying?
Is the stress level of the work manageable for you? What about the hours—are they compatible with your life?
Has your income stayed nearly the same over the past several years? That, no matter how hard you work, you can’t break out of a certain pay range?
Do you have any secrets or fantasies about a profession or work style you’d prefer to the one you currently have?