Work Problems

Possible Issues

- You or your partner are having problems at work

- Work problems are causing stress and worry which is affecting your relationship

- You are tempted to give up your work and find something new

- Work has become an obsession with very long hours and poor home/life balance

The Cause

At first sight, problems at work may seem unrelated to problems in your relationships, but they are usually a symptom of emotional unease. Our work is an important part of our purpose in life and it can give us meaning and fulfilment. If we are experiencing difficult relationships at work or it is not giving us the satisfaction we desire, then we must look inside to see where the imbalance is originating.

We may be using work as a distraction from an underlying insecurity and playing out these issues with our colleagues. Alternatively we may find that we are in a job that is not right for us and feel stuck or trapped.

Over-long hours and an obsession with work can be an avoidance of home life and the emotional pain that we are feeling in our relationships. We may be gaining more enjoyment from work than we are experiencing at home.

Redundancy or organisational change can be a very painful experience but sometimes it is the 'kick' we need to take a new look at life, especially if we have become bored.

The Way Forward

The key to a happy working life is to be doing something that provides meaning and fulfilment - the easiest way to find the right work is to make it fit your life's purpose. You may not have any idea what your greater purpose is, but with a little thought and increased awareness your intuition will give you the answer. Most of us have a calling in life and if we follow this our natural gifts and skills will be used to the full. It is said that happiness comes from working on a purpose that is greater than ourselves.

Sometimes we must go through a letting go process and give up our old ways of working and even the work itself. Many people are frightened to do this, but if it is carried out with a creative attitude and intention, then your life will move forward in new and exciting ways. Ultimately it is following truth about your life and work that will release you to find happiness and fulfilment.

In the short term, begin to discuss any negative feelings about your work with your partner and concentrate on the underlying feelings. What do you dream of doing and why? Once this forward looking process has begun you can plan the changes that will be necessary to adapt or find the work that will make you happier. In many cases your new attitude will allow you to find renewed pleasure in your existing work.

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