Why do I feel so empty and unfulfilled in my profession? How do I overcome this?

Unfortuanetly we have taught to use our jobs & professions to complete us. The problem with that is we are often never told to seek out or passions and make that our passion/career. Sometimes there are times in our career that we feel we have reached a learning plateau or feel stagnant in our skill usage. We feel boxed in and often don't feel useful. You have a unique set of skills and talents that far outweigh your present profession and job. Your value is becasue of the person you are and not on the job you have. Use your current feelings to spark an inner investigation on who you are out side of the job. Also, use this time to give some thought to your dreams, passions and desires that bring you the greatest fulfillment and joy. I would be interested in hearing more about your profession. If you feel you need to explore this issue more formally feel free to reach out to me. I am on the therapist list. Be encouraged because things will get better. : )

Find a hobby that matches your souls purpose find out what makes you feel joy ☺ you will find it ☺☺ Then when you do and everything about your vibration is positive because you are happy . That's when the magic happens like attracts like ☺

if you feel bored or empty in the profession you are in, that's maybe because your job is not what you love doing its just something you do to meet ends means. Best if you can look for a job that you love and that can support u at the same time.

It is difficult....especially to those who have studied and gotten degrees at University for a job at a certain profession, to feel empty. This is especially true in Psychology and Psychiatry. I've seen many people affect me negatively because of their boredom in a 'Customer Service' area. If you have the gift and are feeling unfulfilled or not serving your purpose, it is wise to give yourself a break! If you cannot do that without negative reaction from employers, I find that venting here....as much as is needed...is truly healing and uplifting. If nothing helps you help others at your profession, I urge people to dig deep into themselves and find what truly attracts them as a profession. Going back to school at an older age is no longer rare and you STILL can feel fulfilled by seeking out other training/degrees and finding your purpose in life!

I have had that feeling too. I think most people have moments of stagnation in their professional lives. When I feel like this I think about how I bring value to my role. Not just for the company, but also for those that I touch everyday in my job. However, if you do not feel like your profession is right for you anymore, it may be time to find out what may make you happy. :)

You feel empty and unfulfilled because you don't like your job. You don't have a passion on what you are doing, So, analyze yourself, what do you like to do? Find something you love and do it.

Whenever I feel empty and unfulfilled in my profession, it may be due to one or more of the following reasons: (1) Burnout. It is hard to sustain enthusiasm for something that I do every day. I am often hard on myself, and this hardness tends to drown out the love I have for my field. Burnout often happens when I take in too much without not enough breaks. When my schedule gets busy, this is hard to do, but now I try to be more aware of what my body is telling me, and my mental state of mind. I try to meditate and stretch before work, which helps, and after a particularly busy cycle, I make a note to reward myself by being lazy and not feeling guilty for being lazy! (2) Politics. This is rather difficult, because politics at work are often things outside of your control. When you are passed over for a promotion or tenure or a job due to your experience, race, sexuality, it can really hurt - especially if that position goes to someone more underqualified and inexperienced. If you don't foster good relations with the "right kind of people" at your work, this too can make things difficult. I would argue that sexism and racism still play a big part in the professional world (and the world in general), which also may cause to stop caring in their profession. When I find myself embroiled in work politics, I journal about it and/or see a therapist to help me. Lately I have been learning from my past experiences and treating work as work, and separating my private life from my work life. It has been helping tremendously. (3) Being a perfectionist. Perhaps this ties into reason (1). I am often very critical of myself, and feel as though I am not delivering my best. This in turn takes a toll on my self-esteem and my love for my profession. I have been more aware of my negative attitude towards myself, and have been trying to be more emotionally removed from my output at work. In other words, I've been learning to concentrate on the task at hand without assigning judgment to it. This is extremely difficult for me and I fail most times, but when I can get into this frame of mind, it works wonders.

Maybe you are too hard on yourself. Try to write at the end of your day 3 things you did well today.

When you do not have a profession that you love, you end up feeling empty, lonely and demotivated. It is extremely important to keep looking for something that you will love to do. Don't stop looking and like with all matters of the heart, you will know when you find it

I think I would feel empty and unfulfilled if I have to work at a place for maybe 40 years. That's why I tell myself now that once I see my job as a routine because I'm used to working there, that I will switch jobs. That way my career will never be a boring routine and I'll always be facing new challenges.