Career Challenges
So, what do you do?
Do you dread being asked this question because of what you think it says about your identity?
For better or worse, we live in a society that equates your work with your value as a person. Changing where you work can bring up questions and insecurity about your identity, and your actual worth.
You may have fallen into your line of work due to family expectations, the possibility of financial rewards, the draw of artistic pursuits, or your desire to be of service to others.
But for whatever reason, it’s not what you thought it would be. The “Sunday Scaries” are real for you. Thoughts of going to work make you feel burnout, overwhelm, and symptoms of anxiety or depression.
Even when you’re outside of work doing things you usually enjoy, you think about work constantly and have trouble turning your mind away from work-related stress. Sleep has become harder. Your eating, exercise habits, and social relationships are being impacted by your unhappiness at work.
This can lead to feeling trapped. Your job is so draining that you feel too exhausted to even consider looking for another job or career.
Let’s Talk About Your Job
Some of the ways psychotherapy can help you with the mixed feelings (or dread!) you have about your work:
- Explore what drew you into your current profession
- Help you in your career and work decision-making
- Strengthen your ability to separate your work life from your identity
- Guide you in identifying your values, priorities, strengths, and professional interests
- Support you as you navigate job and career changes
- Identify tools to help you to navigate challenging relationships with colleagues
- Clarify your goals when it comes to difficult conversations at work
Contact us to see how we can help you move from being defined by your job, to defining a professional life for yourself, where you can thrive!
