" Prioritize Work That Gives You a Sense of Meaning ! "

Fri, 04 Oct 2019
" Prioritize Work That Gives You a Sense of Meaning ! " 

We all want meaningful work, but MEANING  is rarely handed to us ! 
It’s up to you to connect what you do every day to what you VALUE— and that takes self-reflection and DELIBRATE effort ! 

(1) Keep a JOURNAL of your tasks and projects, noting which ones you find deeply satisfying (and which are gratifying only in  the short term). For example, do you feel fulfilled when making presentations to clients? Are you energized when mentoring and coaching junior employees? 

(2) Then, as much as possible, prioritize work that ALIGNS  with your values ! 
If helping others grow is part of your professional identity, make coaching one of your weekly activities.
 If self-development is a core value, make listening to podcasts or taking an online course a daily ritual. 

(3) And talk with colleagues about how you’re prioritizing meaningful work. Hearing about others’ efforts will help everyone focus on what MATTERS  most ! 
This tip is adapted from “Why You Should Stop Trying to Be Happy at Work,” by Susan Peppercorn