According to a recent Gallup measure, half of U.S. employees (51%) are watching or actively seeking a new job, continuing a recent upward trend.
Statistically speaking, every second one of you who is reading this blog will find themselves in this very situation.
So, what can you do to (re)-discover the intrinsic sense of fulfilment that you can gain from doing work that fits your purpose?
This question is talking right to our “sweet-spot” here at Sladen, as our passion is to help build a sustainable environment in which people are happy at work and live a more fulfilled life.
Let’s break this big and potentially life-changing question down into digestible components:
What is purpose?
And how do you find it?
Purpose is an inner compass and conviction in which you believe above all else. It is the one thing that provides orientation even in times of high uncertainty.
To discover your purpose, Ikigai is a method that we have successfully used with clients and for ourselves.
Ikigai is a Japanese concept that explores the intersection of what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for.
So, take some time to reflect and uncover your purpose in life. What did you find?