Don’t you think that when we work for thirty, forty, or fifty plus hours a week there should be a sense of satisfaction from it? Most people do. However, millions of people work every week without feeling satisfied. This can lead to boredom, low self-esteem, sadness and depression. So ask, “what can I do about it?” Take some time to find out what type of work you would enjoy. There are ways to find out just that.

The hard part is trying to determine what you are good at and the direction to get there. That’s where counseling can help. Vocational counseling helps people to create vision, make a plan, do research, write a resume, prepare for exams, interviews, etc and find new job opportunities. Reaching out for this assistance is very helpful.

Individuals fortunate to have found what they’re good at, and enjoy doing, receive gratification in learning what real success is. So do yourself a favor and find satisfaction from all of those hours that you spend “working hard for the money.”

Mark Ellison, LAMFT
mellison@ GROWcounseling.com