5 Wayfinding

Dysfunctional Belief: Work is not supposed to be enjoyable; that’s why they call it work.

Reframe: Enjoyment is a guide to finding the right work for you.

Wayfinding vs A Map

• Wayfinding are the many ways and alternatives directions on a Life's map

• You define a destination and can many ways to get there

• Wayfining aka "what am I going to do next?" requires attention and energy

Engagement and Energy

The brain represents only about 2 percent of our body weight, and yet it takes up 25 percent of the energy we consume every day. It’s no wonder that the way we invest our attention is critical to whether or not we feel high or low energy.

• Work is fun and/or rewarding when you are deeply engaged and positively energized by it

• Have awareness of joyful moments/tasks/people/etc. then follow the joy.

• We engage in physical and mental activities all day long. Some activities sustain our energy and some drain it.

Flow State

Hard to describe. You know it when you feel it. Characteristic of a Flow State

• Experiencing complete involvement in the activity

• Feeling a sense of ecstasy or euphoria.

• Having great inner clarity—knowing just what to do and how to do it.

• Being totally calm and at peace.

• Feeling as if time were standing still—or disappearing in an instant.

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DO

• Answer in 75+ words, describe activities that are NOT-fun or engaging and NEGATIVELY consume energy. It can be anything.

• Answer in 75+ words, describe which activities produce a nearly Flow state for you? It can be anything.

• No answer/response needed. Simply ask yourself:

  • Are the activities you're investing energy in leading you toward your destination?