If you are unhappy at work, it sometimes can feel like that; being in position of discomfort, where you hope each minute to escape somewhere better.
Sometimes you just have to get out, and find something more meaningful, something where you feel in sync with yourself, and maybe actually make a difference.
But getting out of these jobs is usually hard. Money often, social contacts and comfort at other times.
All that is significant:- especially if you need the job - for whichever reason.
A good plan is to do that, plan--take time out away from the distractions of life. Yes they are part of our lives,and do make things seem more bearable.
Ensure to do your planning in private, some of your workmates, no matter what they verbalize, will be happy with your downfall to their advantage.
The Guide to happiness in an unhappy place.
1. Think about, and write out why you’re unhappy, and ways to change initially the small things you can.
Writing it down and reviewing it, gives you the chance to measure positive change, as well as identify the starting points.
Rather than accepting your current situation “as-is,” be proactive and work toward improving it. Can you ask your boss for more challenging projects? Can you be transferred to a different division? What skills can you improve on? What education does this employment give you? What courses can you either run for the company, or that they'll send you on.
2. Change the story you tell yourself about your career: it may be time to diversify.
Most jobs or careers aren’t total rubbish. We often feel miserable because of the stories we tell ourselves about our job:- they can be a creation of your mind and are neither true nor false. (No matter what your 'friends', say).
A certain attitude is created when we create and repeat stories like- “I can’t stand this,” “This is awful,” or “I should be doing something else with my life.”
Another sort of attitude is created when you say- “I will continue working with this, toward a meaningful career... or ..What I’m doing right now is only temporary.”
3. Shift your perspective a little at a time - it’s a training ground, not a prison sentence.
It might seem like that, especially the way some people behave around us.
Throughout the world, there are lots of people who would be confused if you told them that you were miserable in your current job. They’re making a lot less money, while working longer hours, and often in far worse conditions. You want to avoid that scenario.
There is a story told by Zig Ziglar -that helps get through this.
4. Build meaning however you can.
You can always create meaning right where you are, now. While it may be easier for you to create meaning in some careers than others. Find one or two things that you like about you current job situation and focus your time and energy on those.
5. Connect your job to other values.
If you can’t find anything meaningful about your current job, then try connecting your job to other values.Of community, family, or development enhancement issues.
6. Focus on other parts of your life.
Accept that it will take time to move to a more meaningful career. And that for now, your work won’t be a primary source of meaning in your life. It may be the primary source of staying alive - yet not your ultimate life focus.
Build the best, most meaningful relationships that you can. Explore all different hobbies or explore one in-depth. Become involved in volunteer activities that allow you a sense of meaning. Increase your people association, in a positive way.
You can make your future start now- without always waiting for a better future to arrive. A moving river creates it's path, a stagnant pond depends upon another force to grow.
Be the river, and move forward with a flow towards your ideal, it will work really easily for you.
“The rose bush is full of thorns:- be happy that the thorn bush has roses, feed it water it- and you get to enjoy it all.”
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