When Work Stops Making Sense

When Work Stops Making Sense

When your work no longer feels meaningful, uncertainty about making a change can be exhausting. Here are some first steps to help you find direction and start taking action.

If you find yourself asking every morning whether you’re in the right place, you don’t need to have an answer straight away. Uncertainty can make even everyday decisions difficult, and fear of making the wrong move can keep you stuck in a situation that isn’t working for you. Start by identifying what’s missing from your current job and what you’d like to change. Then choose one small step you can take without having to figure out your entire future all at once.

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Imagine you are at an intersection of roads without signposts. How do you decide which direction to take?

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When you hear the word "beginning," what comes to your mind first?

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You get a day just for yourself, without any obligations. How will you use it?

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Your surroundings claim that you need to change something. How do you respond?

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What is stopping you from making the change you desire?

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Imagine that tomorrow you can wake up with one new ability. What would it be?

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When do you feel that you are really changing?

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How do you behave when something new doesn't work as expected?

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How do you envision life "after the change" that you long to make?

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What do you rely on the most when deciding to make a change?

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I long for change. But where to actually begin?

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