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Just Going Through The Motions at Work
Have you ever felt like your life is on auto pilot? You just keep going as the days pass you by? In this episode of Working Towards Our Purpose, I dive into the common feeling of just “going through the motions” at work, especially in acorporate job you don’t feel connected to. I share my experience from my time in corporate, where I felt time was slipping away as I struggled with a sense of disengagement and regret.
What is Auto Pilot?
The sense of just going through the motions comes from the concept of disassociation and numbing. Trying to mute negative emotions at work, by disengaging. Disassociation is great at helping you not feel negative emotions, but it also shuts off your positive ones. In this state you are disconnected from the present moment, making it so much easier to let time slip away from you. Instead of just surviving, I talk about how you can take back some of your ownership in your days, and feel more in control when you are stuck in a corporate job.
Reclaiming Ownership and Authenticity
One thing really helped me stop disassociating and reconnect with myself. I replaced my phone scrolling, with reading business books on my phone instead. This was sort of a tipping point for me to stop the disassociation and auto pilot. I realized that even for just five or ten minutes it could make a huge impact, helping me to feel empowered and authentic again in an environment that often strips that from us.
A Simple Step Forward
If you’re stuck and just going through the motions at work, can you give yourself five minutes to do something that feels true to you? A small step towards reclaiming your authenticity can really compound and help you take control back in your life. That tiny step can help you find a sense of purpose, one day at a time.
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