Find your WHY.

There was a study done at Yale that observed Janitors and their career satisfaction. Those that viewed their job as one that contributed to the goal of healing and helping people, were much happier overall than those that approached it as just “a job”.

What’s your why, your mission, behind your job, behind your day to day commitments and activities? Dig deep, there’s got to be something. And when you define that, or create one, you’ll be more motivated than ever before. All of a sudden the tasks that annoyed you before will suddenly be manageable because you know the WHY that they’re contributing too.

Without a clear why, it’s hard to stay motivated and determined, and hey, without a why— what are we really accomplishing with our lives?

Maybe you’re saying… “But I hate my job.” — Maybe it’s not the job. Maybe it’s you? I know that sucks to hear and feels harsh as I even type it. But it’s a powerful thing to come to terms with. Maybe it’s time to put down the magnifying glass and pick up the mirror.

There’s a popular concept in positive psychology called job crafting. Job crafting helps to reframe your mindset around what you do.

1) List what you’d do in your dream job

2) List what you hate about your current job

3) List what you love

Examine your lists. Start with what you hate. Which of those might you be able to change or limit interaction with. Or is it simply a challenge that you can experience personal growth by pushing through?

Look at what you love. Which of those align with your dream job list? Perhaps they are actually very similar or are what you need to get to your dream job. How might you be able to elevate your current opportunities to become an open door to operate within your dreams?!

Now, all of a sudden a job you hate is a possible an open door that can become your dream job or become a season of growth to get you to your dream job!