“I love my job but…… the hours are brutal, I hate dealing with insurance companies, the 15 min patient visits are way too rushed.”
If you are feeling unsatisfied in your career, you probably have a similar list of complaints.
And while you are completely justified in complaining about your current situation… I’m sure you’ve noticed that complaining doesn’t get you very far.
One of my fav spiritual teachers Eckhart Tolle says
“When you complain, you make yourself a victim. Leave the situation, change the situation, or accept it. All else is madness.”
Eckhart Tolle
But….. how do you know when to do which thing? When is it time to leave? When is it time to change? And when is it time to accept your situation?
In this episode I give you a little dose of “tough love Tuesday’s” as I answer this question.
Tune in to learn how to use your low key dissatisfaction as fuel for creative problem solving.
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Embracing Honesty: Loving All Aspects of Your Job
It’s okay to recognize that not every aspect of your job is going to be perfect.
Sometimes, the first step to finding happiness in your career is embracing honesty.
Instead of saying, “I love my job, but…” and listing all the things that bring you down, try a shift in perspective.
Acknowledge the parts of your job that you love and the parts that you don’t.
Perhaps, the interactions with patients, diagnosing, and connecting with them are the parts you love, but the administrative burdens and time pressure are the obstacles.
By examining and acknowledging each part, you can begin to better understand where your true passion lies.
Questioning the Status Quo: Is Change Possible?
Once you’ve identified the aspects of your job that you don’t love, it’s essential to question whether these are situations you must accept or if change is possible.
Are these challenges inherent to your role, or is there room for improvement?
For instance, if the issue lies in the amount of unpaid time spent on documentation, is there a way to negotiate for paid time?
If you feel overworked and undervalued, it’s important to question whether this is a reality you have to accept.
Pushing against the status quo often leads to innovative solutions and positive change in the long run.
Creating Solutions: Amplifying the Positives and Addressing the Negatives
By focusing on the positive aspects of your job and amplifying them, you can develop a strategy to improve satisfaction.
For example, if the patient interactions and diagnostic processes bring you joy, consider ways to expand those elements within your role.
Simultaneously, if administrative tasks or time constraints dampen your spirits, explore avenues to alleviate or redistribute those responsibilities.
It’s essential to remember that finding the right balance isn’t about eliminating all challenging aspects but rather prioritizing what brings you fulfillment.
Embracing Change: From a Story of Complaints to a Story of Empowerment
Complaints can often lead to a victim mentality, where we feel helpless and stuck in our situation.
Instead of succumbing to this narrative, we should strive to transform our complaints into opportunities for empowerment and positive change.
By reframing our perspectives and actively seeking solutions, we can transition from a story of complaints to a story of growth and empowerment in our careers.
Finding Your Authentic Path to Career Fulfillment
It’s all too common to find ourselves saying, “I love my job, but…” and listing all the reasons for our dissatisfaction.
However, through honest introspection, the courage to question the status quo, and a proactive mindset, it’s possible to navigate towards a career that genuinely fulfills us.
By amplifying the positives and addressing the negatives, we can shape our professional journeys in alignment with our passions and values.
So, let’s embrace change, empower ourselves, and strive to find authenticity and fulfillment in our careers. After all, the world is a better place when we’re doing work that we love.
Remember, it’s okay to acknowledge the challenges, but it’s how we confront and overcome them that truly defines our professional journey.
If you want to create a clear roadmap to career fulfillment in the next 30 days. I am inviting you to apply for a career clarity call and I’ll share all of the details with you during the call.
