Sometimes we just need to focus on the simple things if we want to enjoy our work. Going back to basics and exploring what we are good at and what we enjoy, then next we can look at how to make some money with those interests and natural talents. Sometimes we forget to stop the doing and question ourselves. We get on a treadmill and accept that this same old job will do. Ask ourselves questions like – What comes easily to me? Is it maths, is it music, is it organising or is it building relationships with people? There may be many or there maybe a few things we are good at. Doesn’t really matter as long as what you do you enjoy. Yes some things take effort and take time to learn and build the skills needed to be competent and some things will be easier than others. So we need a level of committment and resilience I think to keep at it. However talk to people who have changed careers and they are often so pleased they did so. I know a lawyer who is now a teacher, a production assistant training to be a sonographer and a teacher who is a sales rep. But perhaps don’t focus on the job outcome at first, if you want your life to be more enjoyable then explore the things you find easy to do, the things you are good at and that really interest you. I hear some of you cry but I don’t know! Then it’s time to explore, take the time to try things out, observe yourself and find the times you are really engaged in something at home or at work and also ask others. The people who know you well will often have some really useful ideas about what you are good at and when they see you enjoying yourself. Go on be brave ask them! Start to begin the exploration – what is the worst that can happen?
What are you good at?