By Arthur C. Brooks — 2021
What matters is not so much the “what” of a job, but more the “who” and the “why”: Job satisfaction comes from people, values, and a sense of accomplishment.
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We have all experienced, at one time or another, situations in which our professional responsibilities unexpectedly come into conflict with our deepest values.
As a general rule, I’d only disclose a mental-health condition (or any health condition, for that matter) at work when you need to ask for a specific accommodation connected with it.
Some people harbor the illusion that rest is a luxury they do not have time for, but the reality is that rest is a necessity.
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Many of us have thought of or dreamed about leaving that job to pursue our dreams, maybe start a business, or pursue our passion. While there are practical issues to consider, we also need to overcome the inertia that comes with the fear we experience when taking a major new direction in our lives.
If we can process our regrets with tenderness and compassion, we can use these hard memories as a part of our wisdom bank.
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Learn how to spot these 8 signs of burnout at work, including symptoms, subtypes of job burnout, examples and how to deal with burnout at work.
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Understanding the difference between a spiritual crisis and a mental illness is important to get to the root of the problem.
Spiritual “emergencies” require understanding from mental health professionals.
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