7 things I learned from the happiest professionals

Hey {NAME}, Data shows that 85% of professionals aren’t happy at their job. I’ve spent hours studying the 15% who are. Here are 7 things I've learned from them: 1. Prioritize Exploration The happiest professionals have a lot of exposure. They have: - Worked in many industries - Taken courses - Started projects - Volunteered - Are lifelong learners As a result, they know more of what they like and what they don't. 2. Clarify Your Values The happiest professionals know themselves. They've spent intentional time defining what matters to them. Therapists call this practice "Values Clarification." It makes it easier to see when you (or your environment) is not living up to your values. 3. Define Your "Dream Job" The happiest professionals also have clear definitions at work. Think of everything you get at a job: - Salary - Manager - Peers - Culture - Product - Work / Life Balance - Etc. Write out 3 *specific" examples of what great looks like for each. 4. Say No To Bad Fits Too many people settle for jobs that aren't a fit. Rather than spend an extra month in the search? They say yes to alleviate the pain in the short term, but create more pain in the long term . The happiest professionals do the opposite. 5. Set Clear Boundaries The happiest professionals let others know how to bring out the best in them. They work on their terms. But they do it in a way that makes other people feel good. Then they overdeliver with others to ensure their boundaries are protected. 6. Get Proactive About The Future The happiest professionals know where they're going in ~2 years. They make plans to get there that don't depend on their employer. If their employer supports that growth? Amazing! If not, these people aren't afraid to look elsewhere. 7. Lifestyle Balance The happiest professionals don't "work a job." They work to create a lifestyle. They know that career happiness isn't a job title. It's doing work that lets them to live the life they envision for themselves. That's not always easy. But it's worth it. Be well, Austin PS - Tired of being unhappy with your job? [Click here to book a free Clarity Call with our team]() to learn more about how we can help you land a job you love that pays you what you're worth. [Cultivated Culture] Land a job you love without applying online. How Can I Help You? [Build A Resume](=) [Score Your Resume]() [1:1 Career Coaching]() [LinkedIn Analyzer]( [Twitter]() [Twitter]() [Podcast](=) [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you subscribed to get more career-related content on [cultivatedculture.com](). If you do not want to receive these emails or other communications you can easily remove yourself from our email list by [clicking this link to Unsubscribe](.                              Â