I am in Austria right now with my wife and three children after a week in Italy. And, yet I look forward to getting back to work.
Strange, right? I would have thought so too when I was in the last part of my legal career. Thoughts of going back to work for the start of any new week would make me anxious. Leaving vacation would make me sad and somewhat anxious. Indeed, I would get what is now called the “Sunday scaries” on most weekends.
I have a vivid memory of walking in an outdoor market on a sunny Sunday with my wife and 1 year old on the day that JFK, Jr. died – July 16, 1999 – and realizing how preposterous it was that I was anxious about the coming Monday.
Now, while I love being with my family and thoroughly enjoy weekends and vacations, I also love feeling purposeful at work. My work provides meaning and much of the time it provides a reasonable amount of enjoyment. Sure, there are challenges. But most are ones that I like solving.
When I am in my “zone” – helping clients reach their potential – I am at my best. That makes me happy. I want the same for you.
Happy work is possible. I know from my journey and I know from the journeys of Career Counseling Connecticut’s clients.