Those who find meaning in their work reap the joys of professional fulfillment. Unfortunately, those who do not find personal satisfaction in their work often experience a void, disenchantment, or internal distress.
Equally important is that those who do feel passionate about their work, also report the highest overall levels of motivation, job fulfillment and career success.
As we go about our busy days, however, it is the desire to find meaning in our work that we often neglect. Why is this so? For many, it is simply easier to stay on the path of least resistance - rather than to upset the status quo. The risks of not addressing a lack of personal meaning in your work include:
- Boredom
- Burnout
- Stagnation
- Termination
This is not to say that taking on the challenge of career re-evaluation is easy, or that it is recommended for the faint-hearted. Taking on this challenge requires clarity, confidence, determination, and a well thought out plan. The prerequisites for attaining more meaning in your career include:
- The strong desire that your career is in synch with your personal values and natural talents
- Your being open to new possibilities
- The desire to break through your own glass ceiling
In my own career, after years of working as a psychologist I felt worn down and out of synch with the limitations of the disease based medical model. I could have continued to coast along, but I knew that something had to change for my own well being. After much searching, I found that professional coaching with its positive framework, future focus, and grounding in the belief of the inherent wisdom within each of us, offered the human affirmative perspective I was seeking.
Having trained and worked as a coach now for several years, I am happy to report that making this transition was well worth the time and effort it required.
If you are seeking more meaning in your career, a good place to start is to ask yourself these questions:
- What are the social and personal issues you feel most passionate about?
- What clues do these issues suggest about what would give more meaning to your career?
- What would have to happen for your career to be in synch with your personal values and natural talents?
- What action steps might you take that will make having a deeper sense of satisfaction in your work a reality?
If you are ready to explore how you can find more meaning in your work life, I can help you discover the best career path for you; one that will bring you joy, success and fulfillment.
Seth Kaufman, psy.d., Certified Career Coach
Seth Kaufman, psy.d., Certified Career Coach, is the owner of Creative Vision Coaching. He works with clients from anywhere in the U.S. and around the world by phone, or in person at his Philadelphia office. Dr. Kaufman has for over twenty years helped accomplished professionals achieve their highest career aspirations. He is a highly skilled coach who is trained in using the 7 Step Coaching Model for Career Clarity and Results, positive psychology, and the dynamics of successful change. He specializes in coaching professionals from an array of industries on how to discover and make your ideal career a reality, leverage your strengths to move your career forward, and strike a work/life balance that gives you the freedom to enjoy the rest of your life.
To learn more about how Seth can help you and to download his free Special Report: "10 Ways to Jump Start Your Career by Leveraging Your Strengths," visit his website at: http://www.CreativeVisionCoaching.com
or email him at Seth@CreativeVisionCoaching.com
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