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Research shows that people who have a strong sense of purpose, self awareness & values in life that translate into what they do for a job will be more resilient in the long term . Where there is a disconnect between what you do and your strengths & values there is tension (or incongruence) and in the long run will lead to burnout and employee 'churn' and dis-engagement.
Yet often in life we either 'stumble' into a career, hang onto a job or industry because its 'what we have always done' (or stay in a job we do love) but don't really stop to question and connect with why we do what we do . If you're struggling with this , here are 5 questions you can ask yourself to help you figure it out . 1. If I knew I couldn't fail I would _____________________ 2. If money was no object I would ____________________ 3. I lose track of time when I am _________________________ 4. The last time I felt happy at work I was (doing)______________________ 5. If I wasn't afraid I would ________________________ "What you do serves as the proof of what you believe " Simon Sinek
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AuthorCatherine Woodley has over 15 years experience in senior corporate sales & marketing roles. As a cancer survivor she is making it her mission to help those struggling with burn out and stress to find their purpose in life and to build resilience in the workplace . Archives
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