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Written by Georgia Lee Arts
October 1, 2024
Have you ever heard the saying, "Life’s a bowl of cherries"? It paints a picture of joy and ease, but let’s be real—life can have its pits too, especially when it comes to our careers. The pits can look like burnout, feeling stuck in a role that no longer aligns with who you are, or being overwhelmed by the pressure to find your purpose. But here’s the truth: you can find the sweet spots in life. It’s all about knowing who you are and aligning your career with your identity.
Is Your Career in Alignment with Who You Are?
In my experience as a career strategist and coach, I’ve seen many people stuck in the pits of a career that doesn’t reflect their true identity. Your identity—your passions, strengths, and values—is like the juicy center of that cherry. When you’re in a career that reflects who you are at your core, life feels fulfilling, purposeful, and sweet. But when there’s a gap between your identity and your career, that’s when the pits show up. You feel drained, unmotivated, and start questioning if you’re on the right path.
Finding Your Sweet Spot
So, how do you find your ‘sweet spot’? The first step is crystallizing your identity. Who are you, really? What drives you? What values do you want reflected in your work? Once you’re clear on that, the next step is aligning your career to those aspects of your identity. Whether you’re just starting out, transitioning from the military, or trying to rediscover yourself in midlife, this alignment is key to finding joy and fulfillment in your work.
Navigating the Pits
Life and career will always have challenges—those unavoidable pits. But the beauty is that once you know who you are, you can navigate them with resilience and purpose. Instead of seeing challenges as roadblocks, they become stepping stones to a career that truly fits you.
Are You Ready to Enjoy Life’s Bowl of Cherries?
If you’re tired of navigating the pits and ready to start enjoying the sweetness of a fulfilling career, it’s time to take action. Life can be a bowl of cherries—you just need to know how to find the sweetest ones. Let’s work together to help you discover your identity, align your career, and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Reflective Questions:
Does your current career reflect who you truly are?
What values do you want to express through your work?
What would your ‘sweet spot’ look like in your career and life?
Life is too short to stay stuck in the pits. Let’s find your sweet spot and make every day a little bit sweeter!
Georgia Lee Arts, founder of Elysian Dream, is a career strategist and certified coach with 30 years of military and civilian experience in leadership, training, and coaching.
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