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Have you ever noticed that the more stuff you have, the more stuff you have?

We live in a world marked by over consumption, which is why it’s easy to feel like we never have enough stuff. We earn money to purchase stuff, want more money to purchase more stuff, buy houses to store stuff, and want bigger houses to store more stuff. But the more stuff you have, the more “Stuff” you have – meaning, I believe the amount of physical stuff in your life is directly proportional to your level of emotional “Stuff,” more commonly known as “emotional baggage.”

By minimizing attachment to stuff, you can minimize your level of “Stuff.”

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In 2008, Oprah Winfrey addressed the graduating class at Stanford University. While her speech was geared towards college students, she made several useful points to consider on your journey towards career fulfillment.

If you’ve identified that you’re feeling unfulfilled, you’re moving in the right direction. Oprah states that feelings are our compass, and says that, “When you don’t know what to do, get still.” When it comes to career fulfillment, “getting still” means taking time to slow down and acknowledge the feelings that surround your current situation. Have you heard people say, “trust your gut” or “I received a gut check?” That’s because feelings arise from the “gut.” When we don’t “trust our gut” – when we don’t listen to our feelings – we literally get a “gut check.” Sometimes we may even get a stomachache! Feeling unfulfilled in your career is one of these important “gut checks.”

Read More »Oprah’s Take On Career Fulfillment