Don’t Quit easily

 

It's easy to quit. You think about it, talk about it, and then you do it. But what if you can't? What if leaving terrifies you because your life depends on not quitting? You cannot quit your job because you have a family to feed. You cannot quit because your success depends on it. Or your dreams depend on it. Well, that's when you have to dig deep—because that's where the real grit comes from!

You're not alone

The first step to overcoming any challenge is to recognize that you are not alone. Many people have experienced the same feelings, and they have succeeded.

You can do it too!

One of the best ways to help yourself is by surrounding yourself with others going through the same thing. You can find these people online, in person, or both. For example:

-If you have a friend struggling with anxiety, try talking to them about it. You might be surprised at how helpful it can be to know someone else is going through the same thing.

What to do when you feel stuck in a job you hate

-Talk to your boss.

-Talk to your colleagues.

-Seek out a career coach or other professional who can help you figure out where you want to go next, what skills and experience are necessary for that job, and how best to acquire them (or whether this is even the right time for such an endeavor).

-Try a new role at your current company or with another one--maybe there's a position that interests you more than the one you currently have! Or maybe it's time for some fresh perspective from working with people who aren't exactly like-minded as yourself; this might be especially helpful if they're in different departments within an organization so that they have different priorities than those shared by everyone else on staff (which could lead them towards making decisions based on factors other than pure logic).

-Try switching industries altogether: There may be less competition if I leave my current industry behind. Or more opportunities may be available instead because everyone else has left already. Either way works!

Rethink your priorities

Knowing what is important to you, your values and goals, and what kind of life you want to live are important. For example:

1. How do I define success?
2. What do I want out of life?
3. Anything else that would make me happy besides money, power, or fame?

You can also ask yourself these questions:

1. What would give me purpose if everything else was taken away (e.g., my family)?
2. How can I use my talents and skillset to achieve these goals/dreams/ideal lives?

What do I want to do with my life? What are my passions? What are my dreams? How can I use them to achieve these goals/dreams/ideal lives?

These questions aim to get you thinking about what truly matters to you. Once you can answer this question, it will be much easier to figure out what steps to be taken to achieve your goals. For example: If you want an ideal life where you travel the world, write books and make movies, then that means selling everything in your house and traveling for a year before writing a novel or screenplay.

Improve your daily work experience.

1. Focus on the things you can control. When you're feeling overwhelmed, it's easy to start worrying about things that are out of your hands. But focusing on what's within your power makes it much easier to get through the day.
2. Make a list of all the tasks you do every day, and then see if there are any that you can delegate or automate. For example, could someone else handle some of those emails for me? Or maybe there's an app that would make my daily commute more efficient?
3. Ask for help when needed--and accept it graciously when offered! Sometimes other people know better than we do how best to solve our problems; sometimes, they want us to feel supported by our coworkers or friends during difficult times--so don't be afraid to ask! Just remember: The point isn't being right or wrong (or proving others wrong), but making sure everyone has everything they need at work, so no one feels overwhelmed by their workloads anymore than necessary."

Be a good listener. If you're feeling overwhelmed at work, it's easy to feel like no one understands or cares about what you're going through. But that isn't true--if nothing else, your coworkers want their workloads reduced as much as you do! So if they ask how things are going with your new project or why you're late again this week, try to be honest without being too negative.

If it's so bad, why don't I just quit?

You want to quit, but you're afraid. You've been working at this job for years, and quitting would mean starting over again. You need to figure out where else to go or how to make money. You think about all these factors every day when you wake up and go to work, so it's no wonder that some days are harder than others--and sometimes even feel impossible.

I've learned on my journey that nothing is impossible when we put our minds together with other people who care about us (even if those people are strangers). So let's get started!

The first step is to decide when you want to quit. I know it sounds like a silly question, but you must know exactly when you want to quit so that you can plan accordingly. If you still need to decide on a specific date, how will you know when it's time? You might start looking for another job and find one before even finishing your current one, or you might get stuck working there for years longer than necessary because no other opportunities are available.

Even if the job doesn't make you happy, there are ways to enjoy it more.

Even if your job isn't making you happy, there are ways to enjoy it more.

1. Find the positive aspects of your job. Maybe there's something that makes it worth doing every day. You may like working with people or getting up early in the morning. Or there's something else about your role makes it worthwhile, like helping others or learning new things daily. Whatever those positives are for you, try to focus on them when things feel difficult at work and remind yourself why those aspects made this job so appealing in the first place!
2. Make changes within yourself so that working becomes more rewarding for YOU than just THINKING about how others see/feel about their jobs (e.g., coworkers). For example: If someone came into MY workplace asking me questions all day long instead of focusing on their tasks, then MY request would be reasonable too...

But in the end, it's YOUR job, and you have to do what makes YOU happy. Find ways to enjoy it more by focusing on the good things about your role.

Quitting is one of many paths to satisfaction.

1. Don't be afraid to try new things.
2. Don'tFeel free to ask for help.
3. Don'tFeel free to talk about your work and career with your manager or HR.

Feel free to ask for feedback or suggestions on how you can improve. And don't be afraid to tell people when they're doing a good job!

Start improving your daily work experience.

To improve your daily work experience, it's important to focus on what you are grateful for. This means taking the time to acknowledge all the good things in your life, not just the bad ones.

You also need to ensure you're not comparing yourself with others or focusing on what they have that makes them better than you. For example: "I wish I had a new car." This kind of thinking will lead nowhere because it won't help improve your current situation! Instead, try saying something like: "I'm happy with my current car; even though it doesn't look as nice as some other cars out there (or whatever), I know that having this vehicle makes sense financially right now."

It's okay if someone else has something better than yours; just don't let their success stop yours from growing too! When someone else succeeds at something great - such as getting promoted - don't let jealousy get in your way of moving forward with confidence in yourself and your strengths!

Rethink concepts like "meaning" and "passion" in your career.

It's essential to find meaning in your work. But it's also important to ask yourself: What do I want out of my life? What makes me happy? And what does my ideal life look like?

If you're not sure where to start, try asking yourself these questions:

1. How can I make more time for myself and the things that bring me joy?
2. Do I have enough space and quiet time at home, work, or both to reflect on what matters most in my life?

Change your job description – without leaving.

It's easy to get stuck in a rut and feel like you need to do what you were hired for. But it doesn't have to be that way! Here are some tips for changing your job description without leaving:

1. Focus on your strengths - Make a list of what you enjoy about the job, as well as what could be improved or changed. Then focus on how those strengths could help shape the company's vision for its future direction.
2. Change how you approach tasks - If certain tasks aren't working out well for you, try approaching them differently by focusing on things that work better with your personality type (like being more patient or being more aggressive).

Boost your engagement by focusing on personal growth.

It's important to stay engaged with your work, but finding the motivation when you feel like you're stuck in a rut can be challenging. If you're feeling uninspired or bored by your job, here are some ways to kick-start the process of getting back on track:

1. Focus on personal growth. Learning new skills will help keep things fresh and exciting for you as an employee--and make yourself more valuable! For example, if you're interested in learning how to code (or want a refresher), take some classes at Code Academy or Treehouse; these resources offer free courses that can give anyone the basics needed for starting a career as a developer or designer. If programming isn't quite up your alley but still sounds interesting enough that it could apply somewhere down the line... why not? It never hurts anyone's resume when they've got experience doing something outside their comfort zone
2. Develop your professional network within the industry through conferences such as SXSW Interactive Festival 2016, held March 11-17th 2016, at Austin Convention Center at 500 E Cesar Chavez St Austin, TX 78705, United States Of America, Or TEDxYouth@Austin which took place May 7th, 2016 at Long Center For Performing Arts 400 East 2nd Street Austin TX 78702 United States Of America And many others too numerous

Cultivate a fulfilling life outside of work.

The first step to finding fulfillment is to know what it means to you. There are many different ways that people define fulfillment, but they all have one thing in common: they require a sense of purpose or mission, which gives your life direction and helps you stay motivated when things get hard.

For this definition of fulfillment to work for you, though, it has to come from within, not just because someone told you so! You can't force yourself into thinking about life in terms of missions if it doesn't naturally come out of who YOU are as an individual (and remember: everyone is different). You need something meaningful enough that doing it makes YOU happy; otherwise, this whole pursuit will feel like work instead of playtime!

Conclusion

The key to enjoying your job is to focus on the things that matter most to you and cultivate a fulfilling life outside of work. If you're stuck in a job that doesn't make you happy, there are still ways to enjoy it more and feel less miserable at work. You can start by improving your daily work experience, rethinking concepts like "meaning" and "passion" in your career path, and changing the way others perceive what it means for someone to be engaged or disengaged at their job; these are just some examples of how small changes can lead to big ones!

About the author 

Jack Marbida is a husband to his wife Wene and a father of 2 little boys Isaac and Israel, he is a financial advisor, speaker, and writer who helps families be financially stable and grow their relationships. He works with families to help them reach their goals by teaching them about financial literacy and helping them develop a healthy relationship with money.

He has been featured in Sun Life Financials and others for his work as a financial coach. He is also the founder of Online Advisors Financial Education, which provides free educational content through blogs and videos.

Jack speaks at conferences across the Philippines on topics such as family finances, and personal and professional growth.  

You can contact Jack Marbida through his social media accounts or email him at papajackph@gmail.com.

Cheers!