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Obviously everyone sets goals that feel meaningful to themselves. But many of us have experienced a decrease in motivation after pursuing those goals for some time. Why does it sometimes happen that goals become less meaningful to us over time? It can depend on many different factors. I've discussed the most important reasons in this video. 0:00 Intro 0:25 The foundation of our goals matters 2:...

There are many misconceptions about finding your purpose out there. I used to believe some of them as well. I realised that these false perceptions can actually stop us from finding purpose in life. Here are eight of these misconceptions. 0:00 Intro 0:20 Myth 1 1:02 Myth 2 2:19 Myth 3 3:26 Myth 4 4:14 Myth 5 4:58 Myth 6 6:02 Myth 7 7:05 Myth 8

Do you struggle to find meaning in this life? Pretty much everyone feels like this at some stage. It's not uncommon at all. I went through a confusing time in my life, too. I questioned whether or not life has meaning for us. Some time later I realised that a lot of it has to do with meeting our own personal needs as a human being. If our needs aren't being met, then it's quite normal for us to...

If you have no passion for work then you are not alone in feeling that way. Actually most people feel that way. But there are some things, which we can do to improve our situation. They may be small steps but they are important steps to take. 0:00 Intro 0:50 Know the Value of Your Own Work 1:48 Balance Work and Reward Yourself 2:54 Play to Your Strengths 4:11 Take Your Progress Into Your Own Ha...

Many people think that competition is something negative. And it's true that there is unhealthy competition that can cause conflict. But at some point we will have to come to terms with the fact that competition is just a part of life. We are competitive beings in many different ways. And once we have embraced that, we can begin learning about healthy competition. In this video I'll discuss wha...

It can be difficult to get out of a dark place in life sometimes. Maybe you don't even know where to begin. I have been through some difficulties myself in the past. I think what's helped me the most to get through it all was to develop mental muscles. I hope that you learn something valuable through this video. 0:00 Intro 0:56 Developing Mental Muscles 1:48 Taking Full Responsibility 3:28 Deal...

Feeling a bit lost in life? Sometimes it's not easy to find meaning and purpose. But there's been research done on this topic and it helps us to identify which areas in our lives might be out of balance. So I have developed a map (framework) to help us find meaning and purpose. 0:00 Intro 0:46 What's the Map? 1:54 Explaining the Map 3:19 Making the Most of the Map

Are you tired of trying to be normal all the time? Maybe it's time to shift your thinking. Being different can actually be a benefit to you and the people around you. You need to develop the courage to think and be outside the box sometimes. 0:00 Intro 0:28 Normal Means Average 2:19 Lack of Identity 3:57 It Just Takes Time 5:22 It's a Matter of Priorities 6:19 Playing It Too Safe

Do you want to make an impact at work but it seems that you're stuck in a role that you resent? There are ways in which we make an impact even if right now you're only performing mundane tasks every day. I'm discussing in the video how you can position yourself at work so that you can begin making a difference. 0:00 Intro 1:03 Push Towards Purpose 2:27 Become a Source of Inspiration 4:19 Overde...

Do you find yourself striving to do better at work? Do you keep thinking you need to work harder and you cannot enjoy the process of work anymore? Then maybe it's time to shift your thinking from toxic success to healthy growth. In this video I'll explain that in detail. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:42 Clarify Intrinsic Motivation 2:38 Have the Right Amount of Challenge 4:29 Don't Neglect Your Social...

Do you sometimes feel lost in the chaos at work? It can feel meaningless to work if our workplace is disorganised, chaotic and unclear. But there are ways in which we can approach such a situation. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:51 Focus on the Big Picture 2:15 Find Your Pace 3:16 Stay on Top of It 5:12 Clean up the Mess 6:31 Take Enough Breaks 7:33 Avoid Multitasking 8:27 Let Go of Perfectionism Sourc...

Do you feel stuck in a dead-end job? There are ways in which we can deal with it. We don't always have to quit. Have you tried creating your own unique role at the company you work for? Chapters: 1:35 Think Outside The Box 3:11 Find What's Missing 4:12 Clarify Your Intentions 5:38 Be Patient With Results

Do you feel like you have no social connections at the workplace? I'm giving you 6 practical tips to make work more meaningful through social connections. 0:00 Intro 0:48 Look to Sociable Role-models 1:40 Start With Work Conversations 2:50 Slow Down the Pace 4:07 Believe in Your Influence 4:46 Be Friends With Everyone? 5:40 Switch Teammates Citations: Kyröläinen A-J and Kuperman V (2021) The Ef...

Do you have to deal with a micromanager at work? Many people do. There are ways to get more autonomy at your workplace, though. Sometimes it's good to stick with a job and other times it's better to quit. I'll discuss these things in the video. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:50 Prepare to Negotiate 5:19 Negotiate Well Sources: Jabra Hybrid Ways of Working: 2021 Global Report www.jabra.com.de/thought-le...

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