It’s not surprising that those of us who are less comfortable with uncertainty would have a difficult time today with the magnitude of uncertainty we are experiencing. But it is also an opportunity to re-invent our lives. How well do you adjust to uncertainty? Find it out with a few reflection questions and then learn what to do about it.
One Thing That's Certain: Uncertainty.
Feeling Blah? Cure #4: Purposeful Work
Even before the pandemic, American workers struggled to reach their full potential. In a 2017 study of 14,500 workers, 85% said they were not working to 100% of their potential (Hill & Turiano, 2014). When we define our work, having a sense of purpose means that we feel our work is more than just a paycheck or creating value for an organization. It means that we are connected to something bigger than ourselves. Here’s a place to begin…
Feeling Blah? Cure #3: Mindfulness & Meaning
Feeling Blah? Cure #2: Meaning through Adversity
Victor Frankl, the father of the study of purpose and meaning, believed that life has intrinsic meaning and our faith in meaning and love can triumph over all challenges, including the pandemic (Wong, 2020). Moreover, times of adversity can actually move us to think more profoundly about the day-to-day challenges of life. Consider the following questions and what action to take this week!