Energized or Exhausted?

During this busy holiday season, it seems like people are either energized or exhausted with all the activities that go on.

The same thing can be true in our careers. We frequently find ourselves either energized by what we do and accomplish at work or we find ourselves exhausted by the very thought of work. There may be several reasons that two people performing the same job can find themselves on the opposite end of the spectrum when it comes to energy level. One of the primary reasons is usually found in how well the job fits into our life purpose, our values, and our motivators. Even if we are very good at performing our job function, we may not be enjoying it. If this is where you find yourself during this holiday season, take a moment and reflect on the following:

1. I work because ___________________.
2. I would like to have _____________________ from my work.
   

If you're not sure how to answer these questions, you might want to consider working with a career coach to help you find the answers and to find out how to have a career with purpose.