If you had the choice, would you spend one third of your life unhappy? Believe it or not according to a Job Satisfaction Poll over 50% of the adults throughout the U.S. are doing just that.
We spend a great deal of our time at work but still many people are dissatisfied with their career situation. Why is this? Often it’s down to our own limiting beliefs that keep us from enjoying our work.
Sometimes we make it worse by saying things like, “Oh, the money’s terrible.” “All of my fellow co-workers
are totally unreliable.” “I just don’t seem to have the skills to get that promotion.” “I can’t go it alone because it’s too tough to keep a business afloat in this economy.”
Each of these self-limiting beliefs have elements of truth, but none of the above reasons should hold you back from not only finding joy and excitement in what you do right now, but also thrusting your career
and your business to the next level.
You see, the key difference between someone thrilled about what they do, vs someone “just getting by” at work, is basically emotional fitness or the capacity to find a deeper, more empowering meaning that motivates you to keep them going.
Emotional fitness is simply using the tools to improve your state, or your physiology in any moment, or simply the internal dialogue you use.
To start with, take a deeper look into what’s really troubling you at work. As soon as you start replacing
disempowering beliefs with thought provoking and empowering questions, you give yourself support toward enjoying your work instead of enduring it.
Exercise: Improve Your Work-Life Now!
Do me a favour and complete the exercise below to determine what may be holding you back from improving your work situation now. (Note: these same questions could apply to any area of your life) .
- Write down one challenge happening within your work or business right now .
Do you like your work but feel overwhelmed? Are you experiencing conflict with a boss or co-worker? Do you want to ask for a raise yet are afraid to? Do you want to completely change what you do?
- How could you use this challenge as an opportunity for growth?
For example, a consistent argument with a co-worker could open the door for stronger communication, learning how to empathize with others by stepping into their shoes, and improving your overall ability to influence others positively.
- What one or two small actions could you take?
Could you take that co-worker out to lunch; or commit to doing one small thing a day to strengthen your relationship; take interest in a project they’re working on, or praise great effort?
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