For work-obsessed Americans, the thought of caring less about our work is practically heretical. Yet, many of us are working more than ever, enjoying it less and finding less fulfillment from the work we do. So, it might be time for a radical change in our attitude.
Source: Quartz, August 9, 2017.
There are many ways to train yourself to care less about work. Sure, you could become completely indifferent to life and not care about anything, or develop a distaste for working that reveals itself in extreme procrastination. However, both approaches leave us stuck in a cycle of aversion and feeling deep dissatisfaction. The better option is to care less about work because we care more about other things.
INSIGHT: Work is important, but it is not the only important thing in your life. Start asking yourself “Who am I?,” and begin the journey to discover yourself. You just might find that by caring less about work you are more efficient and effective at your job.