Life Kit Unhappy at work? How to plan your next move
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Jul 23, 2024 Tessa West, a Psychology professor at NYU and author of "Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You," shares her expertise on overcoming career dissatisfaction. She emphasizes the importance of self-reflection to identify sources of unhappiness at work. West discusses strategies for managing workplace emotions, building self-esteem beyond job performance, and recognizing personal strengths. She also provides actionable exercises for taking small steps toward a fulfilling career while balancing passion with practical considerations.
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Job Therapy
- Approach job dissatisfaction like relationship problems, embracing messy emotions.
- Process feelings of ambivalence and identity crises instead of just focusing on structural job aspects.
Trisha Baker's Story
- Trisha Baker, a former school psychologist, found her role unsatisfying due to excessive admin work.
- She realized she desired a more hands-on therapist job.
Work-Life Identity
- It's normal for work to be a significant part of your identity, given the time spent there.
- Unhappiness arises from a mismatch between desired and actual work-life integration.
