In an ideal world, our work lives would be completely fulfilling, full of meaning, and intrinsically motivating. But what if they’re not? What if you’re stuck in a job or a career that you once loved, but your heart isn’t in it anymore?
What to Do When Your Heart Isn’t in Your Work Anymore
In an ideal world, our work lives would be completely fulfilling, full of meaning, and intrinsically motivating. But what if they’re not? What if you’re stuck in a job or a career that you once loved, but your heart isn’t in it anymore?
What you may have valued when you started your career as a 20-something may no longer match what you’re passionate about now, leading to feelings of dissatisfaction and disengagement at work. But you can take steps to reimagine — or reenvision — an uninspired professional existence.
By applying concepts like job crafting and exploring passions and interests outside of work, it’s possible to make your job more meaningful. Tweaking the less attractive aspects of your job can lead to a greater sense of satisfaction. And by indulging in activities and interests unrelated to your work, you may experience positive spillover effects within your career. If all else fails, it may be time for a change — to find something else geared toward a newer passion.