The insight is to give oneself permission to explore without a specific outcome in mind. By letting go of the focus on a specific result, it allows for a more exploratory and creative process. This approach helps in getting in touch with the creative side of the brain and breaking free from conditioned thinking. It involves refraining from automatically searching for specific job roles and exploring options that are completely different from the usual, thus fostering a mindset of openness and non-attachment to predefined paths.
“Is being bored a good enough reason to leave my job?” Boredom at work isn’t talked about enough, but we get this question all the time! Becoming apathetic towards work and settling into a comfortable role can happen before we even realize something is wrong! But if the goal is meaningful work, this can be a dangerous place to be. It’s much harder to leave a comfortable job than one that is obviously burning you out.
That’s where Lisa found herself Her job came with a lot of autonomy and flexibility, but she was extremely bored, isolated and wasn’t receiving any feedback. If you’re feeling bored at work, or like you’re settling in a job that doesn’t fulfill you, Lisa’s story will not only inspire you to make a change but show you how you can!
What you’ll learn
- How isolation and mental barriers associated with being bored at work can keep you trapped in a job
- The silent struggle of workplace boredom and how to escape
- How your ideal career may be closer than you think, possibly in the same organization
- The common challenge of breaking out of your comfort zone to explore fulfilling work opportunities
Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!
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- Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
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