It can be hard to find fulfillment in life, let alone from the work we choose to do. We don’t ever want to get to the point to where we are stuck in a rut and fulfillment seems like a dream.
Finding fulfillment in the work we do means knowing yourself (Enough to take a significant step in life) and knowing what is satisfying to you. This is easier said than done of course but it’s entirely possible.
You’ll know if you’re fulfilled with your work eventually but here are “5 Ways to Identify Work That Fulfills You”…
1. You Look Forward to Doing Your Work
If you look forward to your work, then consider yourself lucky because most people dread the thought. When you wake up in the morning and think about how you’re going to make a difference… then you’ve found fulfilling work.
We tend to look forward to things that will benefit us and this is a good indicator!
2. You’re Always Focused
In many circumstances, a lack of focus means a lack of interest. If you find yourself in an intense and interested state of focus, it’s a good sign that you’re attention to your work means it’s meaningful (At least somewhat) to you.
A disinterest, lack of motivation and drive will most certainly divert your focus to what you wish you could be doing.
3. Your Off Days Are Enjoyable
Some people may enjoy their off days either way but for many… they think about their work and are always in a mental battle with themselves. This is unhealthy and not fun for anyone in a long-term working situation.
If you say to yourself something along the lines of “Oh gosh, I have work tomorrow!” then your work is most likely not fulfilling to you. Usually, the days before work are the worst for those who despise their work.
4. Your Work Serves a Need That You Have a Passion For
There’s nothing more fulfilling than doing work that you can contribute significantly toward and be rewarded in the process.
When you’re doing work only for a paycheck, it’s tough to stay motivated. However, when you are acknowledged everything changes and you feel like you’re a part of something important.
To be able to work that you have an interest in is a definite blessing and even a stepping stone for bigger things ahead.
5. You Never Complain
Let’s face it… if your work is not fulfilling at all, there’s always something to complain about (Even if minuscule). Often times someone will come home and just talk about what they don’t like about their work and how they wish they could leave.
Although complaining doesn’t help, it’s a side effect of unsatisfying work.
If someone is content, then there is usually no reason to dwell on and constantly remind their spouse of their distasteful work duties.
Choose Work Which Fulfills You
Money is an issue for many people which is why work is just work in some cases. Fulfillment is seldom sought out these days and that is why unhappiness is so common.
This should not ever be the case but the lack of finding fulfillment in one’s work should be a concern rather than a norm.
These identifiers are not set in stone; however, these actions are typical in the case of a satisfying work environment.
The only way to know if something is fulfilling to you is if you try it and if you have a common interest. Hopefully, you can identify what it is going to create a fulfilling career for you.
– Scott Blessing