How to be satisfied in your career

Many people turn a beloved hobby into a calling. They have a gift, a talent that cries out for expression. It means doing something you love. Finally, they feel empowered.

However, this newfound empowerment is within the person, not in the career change. How can you feel empowered if you are already successful in your work 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 health care 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 before the workshop that they were happy with their career choice. Her need was to feel happier during the working day. Many felt isolated or emotionally distant from their co-workers. 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 or satisfied enough with 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 ladders unless you climb one.” Many people are highly qualified, successful, and competent at their jobs. They are intellectually aware of their value. However, they do not experience the inner satisfaction and contentment that they want and deserve.

How can we experience the greatest fulfillment and fulfillment in our careers? Here are several key ideas to remember.

1. First, review 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 if your true motivations match your job. You also discover unique talents and interests.

two. Start with the desired result. Notice how the participant’s words focused on No feel connected. Once that gap has been recognized, it’s time to shift focus. We move towards the object of our primary attention. It may seem backwards, but start at the end. Imagine and focus on how satisfied you would be as if you already had it.

3. See a colleague or co-worker doing something great every day. Verbally acknowledge the dedication and value they bring. Use sincere words and actions to show your colleagues that they 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 mutual environment of action and speech. We don’t just listen and respond. We built trustworthy relationships by joining adults and peers in cooperative activities that combined words and feelings with action. Showing appreciation for others will reflect and enrich their experiences.

Four. Seek constructive suggestions from both co-workers and clients. Dive into the experience of value and acknowledge constructive suggestions with gratitude. Focus on your value by challenging yourself to make improvements every day.

5. Put your value into positive action words. Then catch yourself in the actions. Our words, actions and focus of attention will push us towards the satisfaction we seek. Journal your experiences of providing value. Check them often.

6. Nourish and maintain yourself physically, mentally and spiritually. Discontent can be a warning sign of burnout. Get regular medical check-ups and follow a balanced lifestyle for maximum wellness. Daily periods of relaxation and meditation are important for renewal and well-being.

Leo Buscaglia wrote, “Most of us lead quiet, low-key lives as we pass through this world. Chances are there will be no ticker-tape parades for us, no monuments created in our honor.”

However, we can be successful and content with our lives and careers. We create the most significant monuments from the love and enthusiasm we have for our work.

Create a monument every day 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 better relationships to your career starting today.