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Work That Drains or Work That Fuels?

Work That Drains or Work That Fuels?

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 In this episode, Anneke explores the profound impact that work has on our overall quality of life. Sharing a personal "nightmare" experience with setting up a Google business account, she illustrates how tasks that fall outside our natural strengths can completely zap our energy and leave us "pooped". Anneke dives into why "one person's grind is another person's groove," the changing nature of career trajectories, and the importance of finding work that aligns with your natural traits. Key Takeaways The Energy Tax of "Mismatched" Work: Engaging in tasks that don't align with your background or natural logic can lead to extreme frustration, anger, and physical exhaustion. Trait Activation Theory: People thrive most when their work allows them to express their natural traits—such as introverts seeking solo work or outdoorsy types seeking guide roles. The Myth of "Too Old" to Change: Anneke challenges the common belief that age prevents career changes or learning new tricks, noting that it depends entirely on a person's willingness and intelligence. Status vs. Satisfaction: While modern society often pushes university degrees and office work as high-status, manual labor (like plumbing or baking) often provides more tangible satisfaction because you can see the beginning, middle, and end of your labor. Seasons of Life: Career paths are no longer "jobs for life" but are now influenced by different life seasons, such as raising children or caring for elderly parents, requiring modern workers to be more flexible. The "Good" Kind of Tired: Work that fuels you may still leave you tired, but it is a satisfying fatigue rather than the soul-draining exhaustion caused by tasks you despise. Actionable Advice from Anneke: Reflect on Energy: Identify the specific times in your life when you felt so energized that you forgot about time. Shadow and Volunteer: If you are curious about a new field, find someone to shadow or a place to volunteer to see if the work actually suits your natural preferences. Track Your Feelings: Monitor how you feel mentally, physically, and emotionally after performing certain tasks to identify what consistently fuels you. Take a Personality Test: Use online tools to explore your natural traits and find parameters that might point toward more fulfilling work.
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