Many people are tired of hearing how their job is one of the most essential parts of their lives and that they should cherish every part of their work. Some believe that work is just a means to an end to stay afloat and nothing more. Especially when hearing about the importance of the job from your superiors, it can feel ham-fisted and attempting to push a narrative. But is there some truth to this narrative?
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Going into your job with a pessimistic mindset will create a negative self-fulfilling prophecy where you will go to work thinking it is boring and draining. Thus, you do not give your job a fair chance, making it boring and draining. Going in with a more optimistic mindset may help you see your job in a new light and find new things to appreciate. Sure, this may not work right away, and it may take time for this optimistic mindset to take over, but doing this will help your job feel less dull and will re-energize your work life.
Deeper Connection with Peers
For those who do not like their job, the one thing that motivates many of them to go to work are their peers. They may not care about their job, but they at least look forward to seeing their friends at work. However, this negative mindset towards work may limit the number of workplace connections you can make. You may alienate some of your coworkers by not truly putting your all into your work. Showing passion and effort at work shows your character in a positive life and can help form both deeper and more numerous connections with your fellow workers.
Think About Your Impact
Many people get trapped in the mindset that just because they are not directly saving lives, such as with firefighters or doctors, that means their jobs are not important, and thus, do not contribute anything. Yes, your job may not have as much of a significant and immediate impact, but that does not mean it is not important. Even “mundane” jobs, such as janitors, help clean the world and reduce germs. Remember, even helping people in small ways will have a major impact.
Personal Fulfillment
If you are not finding yourself personally fulfilled or challenged at your job, it will be difficult to muster much positive emotion towards your work. If you genuinely tried to put in time and effort to find a passion for your job but still cannot, consider finding a new one. We know that job hunting is not that fun and takes a lot of time and motivation, but it may be better in the long run than trudging through a job that you find no enjoyment in. To learn more about finding a job you love, read our previous blog post!
Try a Little
There are definitely days where work will mistreat you, and those days are not fun for anyone, but there will also be good days. You do not have to fall head over heels for your job and dedicate your entire life to it, but it does not hurt to put in a little effort to view your job in a more positive light.
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