The article emphasizes the importance of finding joy in one's career, drawing inspiration from Mary Poppins' song. It suggests viewing your job as a playground by incorporating personal interests into work and rediscovering childhood passions. Additionally, it advocates for adding fun to monotonous tasks to improve engagement, as exemplified by the author's playful approach to grading. If happiness remains elusive, the author encourages exploring changes in roles or pursuing a different career path, while also highlighting the concept of portfolio careers for diverse engagement.
In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. Find the fun, and snap! The job's a game!
If you're feeling lost in your career, ask yourself: What used to bring me joy? Then explore how to weave that back into your work and life.
When reframing, rewards and creativity don't work, and you still feel joyless, take it as a signal. Explore changes - maybe in your role, team, or projects.
Sometimes, a simple ritual or object can shift your mood and your output.
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