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

Profile: Flawlessinsanity21
Flawlessinsanity21 on Jul 8, 2016
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I can't imagine why you would feel empty and unfulfilled in your profession. Especially since it is your profession. I assume it is what you are interested in. Then again, maybe you feel empty and unfulfilled because you aren't interested? Maybe a different job in your area of profession may help change these feelings?
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Profile: WaltDisney
WaltDisney on Sep 1, 2016
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Overcoming this may be difficult. Consider why you chose the job first of all what drew you to it.) I don't really have much else advice but contact me if you need a chat x
Profile: SeanW
SeanW on Sep 7, 2016
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Being honest with your life goals and ambitions is a good start. Ask yourself honest questions, what does fulfill you? Deciding what to do once you have passion towards a goal is the easy part.
Profile: Fraz
Fraz on Sep 14, 2016
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Usually, it is when you're doing something you don't like. To overcome this, there's always the option of exploring new avenues. Also, seeking professional help might also help.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Sep 18, 2016
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You could try to review what you think you are missing and you could go back to school to see if you want to change your profession
Profile: supportiveSunshine22
supportiveSunshine22 on Sep 21, 2016
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If you feel so... you should look forward for another opportunity & try playing with hobbies.. that can help
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Sep 22, 2016
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You may need a vacation or some other self-treat to reboot your passion. It's also possible that you may need to really mix it up and find a new passion or hobby. If we focus on our one thing too long, we become worn down and lose focus on why we started the one thing to begin with. Breaks are necessary.
Profile: WarriorInTraining
WarriorInTraining on Jan 5, 2017
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You need to look inside, see if this is really the profession you want to be in for the rest of your life. If the answer to that question is no, then pick up and move on! You make your own choices in life and no one is holding you back from doing what you love !
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 8, 2017
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Perhaps, you chose the wrong profession for yourself based on your personal interests/passion. Do you think that it would be feasible now to switch professions given your current situation? It might be worth it to consider brushing up on the skills necessary for different jobs that might better interest you.
Profile: ChloeKoala
ChloeKoala on Mar 3, 2017
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There can be many reasons why this happens. I have been there many times. Myself I have found it has been because my expectations of the job were different to the job itself. When the 'honeymoon period' of the new role ends you start to see what you dislike about it. Talking to a trusted colleague or friend may help give you a new perspective. If you are willing to adapt to make it better then that's already a good step. If you find your job unbearable there is no shame in looking for a new career path. It can be scary though so try and have somebody there to help you through the choices you make
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