We know that there is a lot of pressure in the culture today to do “work you love” and yet for many people, in their efforts to create a life they love, work is only a part of that.
Today, we’d like to encourage you to think about the role of work in your life by asking yourself something like,
“If I’m feeling satisfied and successful in life,
what role do I want work play?”
This can be a big question to answer, so, to support you in getting started, we’re sharing some answers we’ve heard over the years, from our clients.
I work to make enough money to spend on my true love which is my art.
My work is at the center of my life; it’s how I know who I am. I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t have it.
Work is a means to an end. I work to create a safe and stable home life for myself and my kids.
As long as I can do work that’s fun with a great group of people, and make enough money to travel, that’s all I need. Traveling is where my passion lies.
I’m just out of college and want to get a couple of years under my belt at a small company where I can try on lots of different hats and find out what my strengths are.
I’m “retiring” from my career and want work to be part-time and something that brings me a sense of meaning.
Some of the most passionate and successful people we know worked in jobs where they contributed their talents and were paid well, but the work that mattered to them most was their art, music, helping the underserved, raising a family, etc.
You may find your truest work
outside of your paid job.
Don’t stop looking for ways
to do the things
that bring you a sense of
meaning and purpose.
The world needs your unique combination
of skills and strengths!
We encourage you to take some time to think about the role you’d like work to play in your life. Then, consider what’s possible to get closer to that vision.
Let us know what comes up for you!
If you’d like support
navigating messy conversations,
contact us today.
