Why Do We Work? 4 Reasons Besides Money - Image, Society

"What am I doing here? What for? For what?" - such thoughts creep into the head of many of us in the workplace. Most often this happens when the work ceases to be interesting, does not fascinate as before

Often such reflections lead to dismissal and search for a new job. But soon the cycle repeats itself. We go back to work, work for a while and again lose interest.

It is impossible not to consider the significant contribution to this foundation of our valiant society. With its norms, rules and laws, where a person who has been left without a job automatically acquires the status of an "outsider".

Being out of work these days is embarrassing and uncomfortable. This is not accepted. And the point

This is largely why a person agrees to the very first offer from the employer in order to enter his usual comfort zone as soon as possible and again become “like everyone else”.

But he soon realizes that the job he has chosen is not interesting. And this is again followed by dismissal.

There can be a lot of such cycles before a person thinks: “And what is all this corps de ballet for ?! Why do I work at all? "

We conducted a small psychological investigation and identified the top 5 reasons that, in a good way, make us get up every morning, pack up and go to work.

These are the reasons that can be great motivators on the path of professional development. So let's go.

1. Money, material well-being

Of course, this is the number one reason. And that's okay.

It is absolutely normal to share your competencies for money, because the balance of "giving - receiving" is very important in life

And if you donate your knowledge, skills, abilities without adequate material compensation, then this balance is disturbed and devastation can very quickly occur.

This can be expressed both simply in a sluggish emotional state, and often in the occurrence of problems at the physical level - with health.

That is, getting paid for your work is absolutely normal, but … it is not normal to work for money. A contradiction, you say? Not at all.

When we receive money for our work, the work itself comes first. We feel interest, pleasure in the process and its results, we realize that we benefit people

And getting money in this case becomes natural and natural. This is a nice and integral bonus. But if you put money in the first place, then the priorities will be built incorrectly. In this case, money becomes an end in itself and the relationship with work begins to resemble sprinting.

Nothing good can be expected in this case. Pleasure gradually disappears from the horizons of life, dissatisfaction grows, moral exhaustion sets in, the quality of the work process begins to suffer.

What to do?

The solution here may be a radical reassessment of values. Perhaps even with the subsequent change of work for a more interesting and inspiring one. Or, at the very least, rethinking your attitude towards money.

In any case, it is necessary to take action to break the deadlock. Otherwise, serious emotional devastation and subsequently depression becomes quite real

2. Self-realization, disclosure of the inherent potential

Certainly! Without this, nowhere. And perhaps this is the most important spiritual reason. A person is so arranged that without self-realization he will not be able to feel balance in life and feel happy.

It is important for a person to develop, to reveal in himself the potential inherent from birth. Work in this regard provides an endless "platform" for internal growth both as a professional and as a person

If this does not happen in the workplace, then the person begins to quietly "suffer". Imagine that you have limited a one-year-old baby in the ability to learn to walk, take his first steps. He will begin to issue a protest in the form of drum rolls with his feet on the wheelchair, demanding the exercise of his legal right to learn a new skill.

What to do?

It is important not just to work, but to do something interesting in life. Only interesting work will constantly stir up the desire to move forward, develop, learn new things and thereby realize their main task. Without this key piece of the puzzle, Groundhog Day will soon come to life.

3. Balance, inner harmony

An equally important reason. We spend most of our life at work. And how we feel there directly depends on how we feel in life in general.

If eight hours a day, five days a week we are in a state with a "-" sign, then it is completely logical to assume that the remaining time we will physically not be enough to "reanimate" this state, bring it to a level with a " + "

But there is good news. Internal balance is directly related to the release of the inherent potential. That is, if you wisely resolve the issue of self-realization, putting it in its rightful place in the priorities, then the feeling of balance and inner harmony will automatically become your faithful companions.

It is impossible to be engaged in a fascinating business and at the same time feel “no ice”. If the case really pleases you and ignites you, then you can not worry about your inner state

What to do?

Strive for a positive “recharge” at work. In this way, you will naturally create a “reservoir with a good mood” within yourself, which can be very useful to you in difficult life situations outside the working walls.

4. Society, team, new environment

All of the above are very important for your growth as a person. There will be no deep disclosure of your potential without interpersonal relationships. Simply put, without relationships with other people.

There is a deep meaning in human interaction. This is the first, basic, level of development, but we look deeper.

Work gives us opportunities:

• make new friends, close-minded people;
• learn to communicate with a wide variety of people;
• solve different problems in communication;
• achieve results;
• expand your horizons;
• to reach a different level of self-awareness.

What to do?

Expand the angle of your perception of life in general. Often, one evening of communication with an interesting person gives you much more understanding of yourself and what exactly you need than a series of meetings with a psychologist or coach.

5. Lifestyle and geography of residence

Yes! For some, this is very important. And these days, this reason is undoubtedly among the top 5.

Modern life offers many different possibilities. And the office work schedule five days a week from 9 to 18, if it is not in tune with your lifestyle, very much restricts and binds to the place.

Those for whom freedom of expression is especially important can choose a job based on their inner priorities. This can be your own business, freelance, a position that involves a large number of business trips, as well as project work, including abroad. Choose - I don't want to

What to do?

It is important to adequately assess your readiness for a radical change in the work format. If you have worked in an office for many years with a clear five-day schedule, and now you are going to fly abroad for six months and become a guide, then it is possible that you will not be ready for this. Take small steps towards change.

Whatever the reason may be for you, the main thing is this: you must always go ahead and check with your inner compass