有時我們認(rèn)為找到意義意味著拯救世界和幫助窮人。 但不限于這些。 心理學(xué)家Todd hall)將有意義的工作定義為“以一種獨一無二的方式表達(dá)和體現(xiàn)我們個人價值，對他人的幸福作出貢獻(xiàn)的工作。 ”
 
 
If you read one more article on happiness in the workplace, you're going to lose it.
 
如果你再讀一篇關(guān)于職場幸福的文章，你很快就會失去這種感覺。

Sometimes, we assume that finding meaning is all about saving the world, feeding the hungry, or housing the homeless. But it's not limited to that. Psychologist Todd Hall defines meaningful work as "work that contributes to the well-being of others in a way that uniquely expresses and defines who we are."
 
有時我們認(rèn)為找到意義意味著拯救世界和幫助窮人。 但不限于這些。 心理學(xué)家Todd hall)將有意義的工作定義為“以一種獨一無二的方式表達(dá)和體現(xiàn)我們個人價值，對他人的幸福作出貢獻(xiàn)的工作。 ”
 
Here are some ways to find that meaning in your work — even if you think your job is a soul-sucking black hole of boredom.
 
下面有3種方法能夠幫助你找到工作的意義——即使你認(rèn)為你的工作完全只是一件被黑洞吞噬靈魂的無趣的事情。
 
1.Know your why
 
1. 清楚做這份工作的原因。
 
No matter your situation, you're at your current job for a reason. Maybe you need the income to save for a house for your growing family, or maybe there's an illness in your family and you absolutely must have the medical coverage that job provides.
 
不管你的處境如何，你都有理由做你現(xiàn)在的工作。 也許你需要省下你的工資來養(yǎng)活你的家人，或者如果你的家人生病了，你必須通過工作提供醫(yī)療。

You may not be absolutely delighted at work every day, but that doesn't mean there's no higher purpose in what you're doing. In fact, researchers have identified that deeply meaningful lives can also be characterized by stress, struggle, and challenges.
 
也許你不是每天都很快樂地工作，但這并不意味著沒有更好的理由留在這個位置上。 事實上，研究人員發(fā)現(xiàn)，根深蒂固的生活可以被描述為壓力、掙扎和挑戰(zhàn)。

So, take a moment to jot down all the reasons why you work. On those days when you get down about your job situation, reflect on your deeper purpose for being there.
 
所以，花點時間寫下你做這項工作的所有原因。 當(dāng)你在做一份工作的時候，思考一下你為什么處于這個位置的深層原因。

2.Express your human goodness
 
2. 表現(xiàn)人性之善良
 
"Character strengths" are virtues, such as creativity, honesty, kindness, social intelligence, or gratitude, that allow you to express goodness and help yourself and others. Finding and expressing your unique character strengths can fill your life with more meaning and satisfaction.
 
“性格特長”指的是創(chuàng)造力、誠實、友善、社交智慧或感激之情，它們能表達(dá)你的善良和善良，幫助你自己和他人。 找到和表達(dá)你獨特的個性特征可以讓你的生活有意義和滿足感。

By doing this, you'll find meaning from an intrinsic perspective — in other words, from what's already inside of you — rather than expecting your job to create and deliver a sense of happiness to you from the outside.
 
通過這樣做，你能夠從一個本質(zhì)的角度發(fā)現(xiàn)意義——換而言之，從你的內(nèi)心深處，而不是你希望工作為你創(chuàng)造的，以及從外部傳達(dá)的幸福感。
 
3.Connect the dots
 
3. 連點成線
 
When you're in a job that you don't enjoy, you probably find the situation absolutely infuriating — why are you stuck in this mess?
 
當(dāng)你不喜歡你的工作，也許你會發(fā)現(xiàn)這樣的狀況非常惱火——為什么還要陷在這個泥坑里呢？
 
But instead of dwelling on the frustration of the current situation, find meaning by connecting your past, present, and future.
 
不過，相比于苦苦糾纏于當(dāng)前的窘境，還不如把你的過去，現(xiàn)在和將來聯(lián)系起來，尋找其中的意義吧。
 
Now, imagine a future where you will no longer be in a job you despise, where you'll be able to continue pursuing your goals, and where you'll finally have a career that provides both meaning and happiness. Your current situation will get you there eventually — you just have to be patient.
 
所以現(xiàn)在，你可以想象你不會繼續(xù)做你鄙視的工作，你可以繼續(xù)追求你的目標(biāo)，你可以找到意義和幸福。 目前的情況會讓你最終達(dá)到這個目標(biāo)，你只需要耐心等待。

By reflecting on the past and connecting it to the future, you can make your present unhappiness circumstance more bearable.
 
通過反思過去，聯(lián)系將來，你能夠讓自己更寬容地接受當(dāng)前的不滿足狀態(tài)。
 
As quirky as it seems, sometimes we really benefit from challenging, stressful, and, yes, even unhappy situations. Try these three strategies to look at your work life through a new lens, and realize that by creating meaning, you can also create job satisfaction.
 
雖然看起來很奇怪，但我們有時可以在挑戰(zhàn)和壓力下做到這一點，甚至 。.. 是！ 在不愉快的環(huán)境中成長。 嘗試這三種方法，從新的角度看待你的工作生活，從創(chuàng)造性的意義上發(fā)現(xiàn)你的工作意義. 你也可以創(chuàng)造一種職業(yè)滿足感。