It is said that if you love what you do, it won’t feel like work! Which is so true – if you love to write, working as a copywriter or journalist won’t feel boring. If you feel good helping people, becoming a carer will be fulfilling and rewarding.
Though most people tend to choose career paths based on their likes and interests, sometimes, they don’t always land up feeling as excited and stimulated as they wish they could be. This could be because of certain wrong career decisions, slow progress and growth or restrictions imposed by the company they work for. Other times, it could just be unprecedented life circumstances.
However, there are a few things that one can do to make their job more interesting.
- Keep Learning
This is a lesson not just for career expansion and growth, but for life in general as well. Learning and education isn’t restricted just to a classroom and shouldn’t stop once one graduates and starts a job. Learning can and should continue, as the more you expand your knowledge, the more you know and grow and can take on new opportunities. Which will prevent you from remaining stagnant and encourage your career progression.
Today, there are so many part-time/ evening/ online courses available that any and every one can become a student again, irrespective of their age or other commitments. What’s more, one can also learn on the job – there’s nothing more beneficial than hands-on, practical learning!
- Challenge Yourself
The key to making your job more interesting is to constantly challenge yourself, either to learn a new skill or advance what you already know. What seems new, exciting and possibly even difficult today might not seem so two years down the line; on the contrary, you might feel stuck in a professional rut and actually begin to hate what you once loved. This is a sign that you need to step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself.
Sometimes, take that leap of faith and take (calculated) risks as well. They may not always work out, but at least you had the courage to try, which will only further your self-confidence. You don’t always have to take big risks; sometimes small changes can be enough as well. Perhaps take on a new role within your company or try something new. For instance, if you’re a lawyer, see if you can take on a more challenging case like a drug possession lawyer; or if you’re a journalist, cover a story that nobody else wants to investigate.
- Switch Careers
This might be a more drastic step and something you would really need to think about; but sometimes if you’re stuck in a rut, a change of career might be great for you! Of course, we don’t mean doing something completely different (you can’t suddenly become a doctor if you’ve been an accountant all your life!), but something along the lines of your profession. Or, you could study or do a course in something else that interests you and switch careers.