Inspiring Determination: Finding Value In One's Occupation & Service Pt. 2 | What’s Your Purpose

Are you unsure of what your purpose is? Do you feel like there is no point in doing anything? A recent blog post by the American Psychological Association states that "How we find meaning or make our lives matter can be very different from individual to individual." Job value, occupation, and service are all crucial aspects of one's life that can affect their determination.

Job Value: Finding a job you love is hard for everyone, and it doesn't mean your purpose or sense of self should be sacrificed in order to get by.

It may seem challenging at first, but finding the right career path will give you so much more than just a paycheck. Discovering what makes us happy and fulfilled helps us feel satisfied with our lives every day. Maybe something as simple as making someone smile makes you incredibly happy? You could become an optometrist! Or maybe spending time outdoors brings a spark into your eyes? A park ranger might be perfect for you. The possibilities are endless--and so are your dreams! Job value can be incredibly inspiring when finding a career path that is right for you.

Occupation: Finding an occupation that fits us personally and professionally will add much more meaning to our lives outside of just going through the motions each day.

Joining clubs, going on vacation, or even pursuing hobbies have been proven in studies as activities that help people find purpose within themselves and their careers. Even something small like cleaning up after work or setting goals can make a world of difference in how we view ourselves throughout the week/month/year etc... The bottom line? Find what makes you tick--and chase it with all you’ve got! When we love what we do, there’s no telling where life could take us.

Service: It's essential to put good back into the world around you by giving your time, talent or treasures whenever possible.

When we give of ourselves through service, it can not only change our lives but also uniquely touch another person. Volunteering for local events has shown that people who volunteer regularly are more likely to have higher self-esteem and experience less stress than those who don’t take part in this kind of activity often. They even say volunteering is one of the top three most meaningful activities an individual can do! Even something as simple as visiting someone at their house could make all the difference when they feel lonely or isolated from society--so why not try? The possibilities are endless with this form of determination, and it’s up to you to make a difference. Job value, occupation, and service are all important aspects of one’s life that can affect their self-confidence and well-being.

Remember, while it’s not easy to find a job that you love, it is worth the time and effort.

Unfortunately, many people are just getting by in their jobs without being honestly fulfilled or happy with what they do every day. Thus, negatively impacting your sense of self-worth because if you don’t love what you’re doing, you’ll question, “who you are, and why are you doing it?” Finding something meaningful - whether for yourself or someone else - will help grow your determination so that no matter how hard life gets, there will always be some light at the end of the tunnel. If this sounds like you, let us know! We want to partner with companies like yours to provide digital marketing solutions that drive business success through purposeful content and connection. Get Connected.