Spiritual teacher and bestselling author David Deida once said a powerful statement: 'Chronic dissatisfaction is how you sense you are living a lie.' This sentiment may resonate with many of us who often find ourselves reluctantly heading to work, yearning for something more meaningful.

But why does this happen?

To explore this further, please get out a sheet of paper and a pen. Write down the answers to the following questions:

1. What motivates you to get out of bed each morning?
2. What are your true aspirations, and what would you rather be doing?
3. If your basic needs were met, what would still drive you to rise each day?

Now, below your answers to those questions, write down your current daily work routine and responsibilities: Why do you go to work every day? Record your thoughts now...

Upon completing this exercise, review both sets of responses. What patterns or insights do you observe?

Aligning with Your Life's Purpose

Many people experience dissatisfaction in their careers because the outcomes of their work do not align with their life purpose or the driving force that compels them to wake up each morning. Instead of experiencing a transcendent connection with their work, it becomes a transactional relationship devoid of deeper meaning.

Often, people choose their career paths based on immediate financial needs rather than long-term fulfillment. Upon entering the corporate world, they may find themselves in fiercely competitive environments, both between organizations and within the company itself. Consequently, workplace environments can become toxic, productivity decreases, and individuals never reach their true potential. This decline in enthusiasm and effectiveness stems from the absence of intrinsic motivation.

Discomfort as a Sign

When our work does not align with our intrinsic motivations and talents, we gradually experience dissatisfaction such as boredom, anxiety, stress, depression, and insecurity. It can feel as though we're trapped in a lifeless routine with no way out.

Over time, careers that once seemed promising may no longer resonate with our evolved selves. As we mature and self-reflect, a transactional job is no longer enough. This chronic dissatisfaction prompts us to question the purpose of our lives and whether our work truly leverages our talents.

The Journey to Fulfillment

The good news is that it doesn't have to be this way, and unfortunately, we are not educated on the idea that it shouldn't be this way.

Your authentic purpose lies within you, waiting to be discovered. You don't need a guru to reveal it; you possess all the answers.

Take out your paper and pen again. Here are some questions to help you unearth your life's purpose and choose a career that aligns with it:

1. What are your most powerful talents, those things you excel at effortlessly?
2. Reflect on your childhood interests and the activities that captivated you. What were they?
3. List five aspects of your current or past jobs that you genuinely love.
4. Conversely, identify what you dislike most about your current or previous positions.
5. What topics or subjects could you passionately delve into, staying up until 3 AM?

To maximize your potential and find fulfillment in your work, strive for that state of 'flow' where you experience continual positive output. It's when creativity flows effortlessly, and time seems to vanish. This state is accessible when your work aligns with your purpose.

Imagine a world where everyone's work resonates with their life purpose. How would this transform management, teamwork, and corporate culture? Imagine everyone working at their very best! What a world that would be! 

Share your thoughts on your career or life purpose in the comments below and connect with others on this journey.