We work on average 1,866 hours per year. That’s not counting the overtime, the business trips away, the training and the conferences we attend.
If you are unhappy at work, generally this translates to being unhappy with life.
In his book Atomic Habits, James Clear talks about this:
“One of the most effective things you can do to build better habits is to join a culture where your desired behaviour is the normal behaviour…Your culture sets your expectation for what is ‘normal.’ Surround yourself with people who have the habits you want to have yourself. You’ll rise together.”
Sometimes we just aren’t the right fit for the organisation that we are in.
Our values don’t align with the business’, their culture doesn’t sit well with us; we have no ‘allies’ within the business that we can lean on.
And that’s tough to stomach every day…
Life is too short to stay somewhere that doesn’t resonate with you. Your daily work doesn’t have to be a daily grind. The weekend doesn’t have to be the only time you feel yourself.
Kate Gerald is an award-winning mentor and career coach. She has helped countless people to find a culture that aligns with who they really are and matches their ambitions. Our ‘By Your Side’ personalised coaching service, will help you find your dream role with an incredible mentor cheering you on every step of the way!
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