While my topics most often deal with the exercise and nutrition components of wellness, these components as well as the rest of your life are largely influenced by your attitude and demeanor. To have the best results possible, you want to create an environment of not just contentment, but excitable expectations; the ever-present mindset of accomplishing anything.
There are many people who have an enviable salary, whose attitudes and stress levels are unenviable. They often look back and feel they are unsatisfied with their chosen profession. At the same time, it doesn’t mean that sacrificing a high-responsibility position means forfeiture of high income.
You are not a commodity. You are a unique individual with personal interests, abilities, and skills. Rather than feeling as though you are reliant on others’ decisions, decide to make your own happiness and success. This can be done with the qualities that differentiate you. Just as businesses are differentiated in the market, you can and should view yourself the same way.
Ask yourself, “What skills or knowledge do I possess that I could turn into a product or service that someone would pay me for?” If you are lacking in knowledge or skills that would get you to this ultimate goal, commensurate with the level of pay that you deserve, then resolve to acquire the skills or knowledge to make it happen. Sit down and make an outline. If “A” is where you are now, then “Z” is where you want to ultimately end up. Decide what steps need to be taken in between.
Using plan-based goal-setting and incorporating your personal interests into a successful business will help you with achieving total wellness. Your sense of purpose will not only result in more fulfilling professional work, but will lead to even better physical and emotional health as well.