For me, the most exciting thing doesn’t happen on the weekend. It happens at 5am, every morning when I wake up. I wake up with the birds, the sunrise and quiet streets. I read my emails and jump out of bed ready for some exercise! No matter what time I've gone to bed, I wake up with excitement. Am I crazy? No, I just love my work.
I love what I do and I firmly believe this is a critical factor, often overlooked, in overall health and wellbeing. You spend a majority of your week working or thinking about work. So why wouldn’t you choose to do something you love?
Many people are forced to work at jobs they hate, and it’s evident by the army of sad faces we see on the daily march to work. I understand, believe me I do. Commitments like mortgages, cars, family and lifestyle force people to stay in jobs they don’t love. But I believe there comes a time where one has to take control of one’s life, and change whatever it is that’s making you unhappy.
Don’t worry, you’re not alone. We’ve all had a job we hate at some point in our lives, with financial and life commitments that force us to stay there. It’s about realising what’s making you unhappy, and having the courage to make lasting change.
The late Steve Jobs said, “I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: ‘If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?’. Whenever the answer has been ‘No’ for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.” The guy created Apple and Pixar, and he was still pondering whether his work was fulfilling. We all have these moments, as humans, but it’s how you deal with these that defines you.
The best way to start is to have a side hustle or hobby that you really enjoy. Use your hidden talent to get closer to fulfilment. You may work as an accountant during the day, but play bass guitar for live gigs in the evening, or like getting your hands dirty with landscape gardening. Passion doesn’t work 9-5, passion works 24/7.
If you’re not fulfilled in your current job, the first step should be to speak out. Talk to your boss! Is there anything else at work you could be doing that would make your day more fulfilling and enjoyable? What could give you greater satisfaction at work and increase your output?
If you are stuck in a rut, think to yourself, what would turn you on in the mornings? What would make you leap out of bed in excitement everyday?
For me, it’s knowing that I’m working towards bringing lasting change to the employment market. We are giving flexibility back to bosses and shifters through our app. No more resumes. No more applications. No more job interviews. Instant access to the jobs that suit you! Passionate about a career change but never tried it before? Merlin provide a risk free opportunity to chase that dream.
Whether you’re an accountant with a green thumb, or a brickie who can hit the high notes like Christina – sign up on the Merlin website (merlin.global) and be ready for when we launch in Feb 2017!
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