What a fulfilling, aligned and sustainable career looks like
Posted on August 27, 2024 by Ellen Chua, One of Thousands of Career Coaches on Noomii.
It's not perfect but the work is worth it and here's why..
A fulfilling, aligned, and sustainable career doesn’t lead to the absence of hard days. It brings resilience, meaning, and purpose to struggles, challenges, and roadblocks. Instead of feeling defeated, you find strength in knowing that your work is aligned with your values and purpose.
A fulfilling, aligned, and sustainable career doesn’t mean you sacrifice progression, financial stability, or leadership opportunities. It actually supercharges your performance by allowing you to leverage your authenticity and natural strengths, leading to greater fulfillment in all areas.
A fulfilling, aligned, and sustainable career doesn’t mean “you never have to work a day in your life.” It ensures that your work fits into the season of your life, aligning with your current priorities and evolving with you as you grow.
A fulfilling, aligned, and sustainable career doesn’t mean you never notice the time passing. It ensures that you are so deeply engaged and you experience the “flow”. Those who are disengaged in their work often stare at the clock, waiting for the day to end, because they see happiness as something that exists only outside of work.
A fulfilling, aligned, and sustainable career doesn’t mean you never face productivity challenges.
It ensures that while you might struggle with prioritizing tasks, it’s only because there’s so much you are passionate about and driven to achieve. People who aren’t challenged by their jobs may complete tasks out of responsibility, but they often struggle with procrastination due to a lack of genuine interest.
A fulfilling, aligned, and sustainable career doesn’t mean you avoid hard work. It ensures that the work you enjoy leads to more time spent doing it, continuous improvement, and an increasing demand for your skills. In contrast, those who aren’t interested in their work often look for ways to escape, limiting their growth and leading to stagnation.
A fulfilling, aligned, and sustainable career doesn’t mean you work in silence. It ensures that you can’t stop talking about the positive impact you’re making. Your excitement shines through, and others notice your enthusiasm. On the other hand, people who dislike their work often complain and exude negativity, affecting their overall environment.
A fulfilling, aligned, and sustainable career doesn’t mean you look forward to retirement as the best part of your life. It ensures that retirement feels like a long, boring vacation because your career brings you purpose and keeps you alive! Those who dislike their work often see retirement as the true beginning of life, missing out on the fulfillment that comes from a purpose-driven career.
