Are you stuck in a work trap?

Where you're GOOD at something, but take NO JOY in it?

It's always nice to reflect on where you're spending most of the time, but especially NOW because we're halfway through the year (eek)!

Here's a handy 2x2 I created to highlight the type of work you should consider pursuing and optimising every day.

It plays off two elements:
- Competence: Are you good at the task at hand?
- Joy: Do you enjoy doing it? Do you feel like you're in a state of flow while working through it?

Obvs, we won't live every minute of every day in the top right quadrant.

There are going to be things we do that don't fill our buckets but are important to get done.

In the past though, I have been in a trap, where I continue to do something
because I'm good at it, perhaps even receiving external validation, but it doesn’t bring you joy.

This can be a tough spot because it’s easy to get lured into staying here.

You might find yourself climbing a career ladder only to wake up one morning wondering what you're doing with your life.

I shot a video going into this a bit more, will link to it in the comments!

When it comes to work, where have you spent most of your time this year?

#twobytuesday #joy #competence