Author: West, Tessa.
Publisher: Conecta
Pages:256
A guide to overcoming demotivation and finding a more rewarding job, aligned with you and your values. "A professional lifeline for those seeking to find—or rekindle—the passion that drives their work life." —Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit Do you feel unhappy in your job? Do you tend to blame your frustration on a bad boss, daily workload, or monotonous and boring tasks? Often, this dissatisfaction has a deeper origin: a psychological need that is not being met, such as not receiving the recognition you deserve. In this book, psychologist Tessa West helps you discover the true reason for your discontent and shows you how to find a new position where you can thrive, whether in another role, a new company, or even a completely different sector. Based on her research, in which she has interviewed thousands of people who have recently changed jobs or experienced career changes, she has identified five common factors of professional frustration: Identity crisis. Does your identity no longer fit with your job? Detachment. Do you no longer recognize the job you once loved? Overload. Are you taking on too many roles, switching tasks too often, or feeling trapped? Lack of opportunities. Do you feel like you often come close to success but never quite achieve it? Lack of recognition. Are you doing excellent work, but those around you do not value your performance? Dr. West will guide you to identify your psychological stress factors and use that knowledge to define how you want your career to be in the future. With innovative ideas on networking and selection processes, based on interviews with more than 1,500 professional recruiters, Work Therapy will help you achieve a job that provides satisfaction and happiness for many years.