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You can find meaning in any work
There are doctors who see their work only as a job, and janitors who see their work as a calling.
No matter what job you have, you can find meaning in it. Rewrite your job description to be more calling-focused. Think of your own personal goals in life. How can your current job tasks be connected to this larger purpose?
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The three visions of work
- People with a job see work as a chore and the paycheck as their reward.
- People with a career like the concept of advancing and succeeding.
- People with a calling find their work fulfilling and think it feels meaningful.
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Find meaning in your job
- Jot down a mandatory work task you find devoid of meaning—something you dread.
- Ask yourself what the purpose of the task is and write it down.
- Ask yourself what this result leads to. Write it down.
- Continue this process until you find a meaningful result.
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- Doing something that one loves tends to provide clarity, happiness and a sense of purpose.
- People who find meaning in their work tend to be motivated, engaged, and empowered.
- It increases job satisfaction, overall performance, and personal fulfillment.
Meaningful Work
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Look for ways your work impacts the people around you
Procrastination is worst when we don't see the point of our jobs. The connection to a larger purpose helps us find meaning and motivation at work.
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