"If
your work is becoming uninteresting, then so are you. Work is an inanimate
thing and can be made lively and interesting only by injecting yourself into
it. Your job is only as big as you are." - George C. Hubbs, Author
Why my
working life is so miserable but not the other way round? Happiness at work
comes from the things we do here and now. It is not from whitepapers,
committees or corporate mission statements. There are so many things that you
can do, but the most important thing is that you do something.
Here are
some useful strategies to get a taste of job satisfaction in your career:
1)
Create new challenges
Take on a project that can motivate
you and give you a sense of control and exposure opportunity. However, always
remember to start small before moving on to larger goals. Working on something
you care about can boost your confidence and job satisfaction.
2)
Mentor a colleague
Once you have
mastered a job, you may find it becoming a routine. Thus, to identify a team
member, new staff or an intern advance his or her skills can restore the
challenge and the job satisfaction you desire.
3)
Stay positive
Use positive thinking
to reframe your thoughts about your job. When you catch yourself thinking your
job is terrible, stop the thought in its tracks. Remember, everyone encounters
good days and bad days on the job.
4)
Look for the silver lining
Imagine that you receive a less than
stellar performance appraisal. Instead of taking it personally or starting to
search for another job, look for the silver lining such as the opportunity to
attend continuing education classes or work with a performance coach. Take
satisfaction in your ability to put performance feedback to work.
5)
Learn from your mistakes
Do not let failure defeat you or
erode your job satisfaction. When you make a mistake at work, learn from it and
try again. Perhaps the mistake will eventually lead to a great success.
"The
price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the
determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of
ourselves to the task at hand." - Vince Lombardi, American Football Coach
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