In the age of motivational speakers, self-help books, and inspirational Instagram quotes, there’s an overwhelming emphasis on loving what you do. The message seems clear: if you’re not head over heels passionate about your job, you’re doing something wrong. But what about the majority of us who find ourselves not always enamored with our work? Is it possible that it’s perfectly okay to not always love what you do?
The truth is, it’s entirely normal to have moments, days, or even extended periods when you’re less than thrilled with your job. It might not be your dream career, or perhaps the day-to-day tasks are not as exciting as you hoped. And that’s fine.
You can have a great and exciting life and still engage in things that you don't love every day. We'll have to embrace this truth in order to have a great life.
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