Know Your Purpose at Work

We all want to find meaning in what we do. You can foster this inner sense of purpose by asking yourself a few simple questions:

• What are you good at? What do you take on because you believe you’re the best person to do it? What have you gotten noticed for throughout your career? This will help you identify your strengths.
• What do you enjoy? In a typical workweek, what do you look forward to doing? This allows you to find or rediscover what you love about work.
• What feels most useful? Which work outcomes make you proudest? Which of your tasks are most critical to the team or organization? The answer can highlight the inherent value of certain work.
• What creates a sense of forward momentum? How is your work today getting you closer to what you want? The point here is to show how your current role can help you advance toward future goals.

Make it a great day!