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9780745951713

Why Do I Do This Every Day? Finding Meaning in Your Work

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  • ISBN13:

    9780745951713

  • ISBN10:

    0745951716

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2005-03-18
  • Publisher: Lion Books

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Summary

Based on the premise that our sense of meaning and fulfilment comes largely from the work we do, this book recognizes the sense of disappointment many people experience in their careers, and looks at what they can do to bring purpose and self-expression into their job. Drawing heavily on stories of real people and offering practical exercises, the book covers topics such as self-expression through work, assessing all our skills, defining essential criteria for meaningful work, creating a work environment in which you can flourish, embracing change, and building a new relationship with money. This book will be welcomed by all those feeling frustrated in their work and wanting help in finding true meaning in what they do each day.

Author Biography

Fraser Dyer has worked in the voluntary sector for twenty years and has managed programmes for Traidcraft and Greenpeace. Since 1991 he has been a management consultant and trainer, coaching clients on work and management issues. He has run hundreds of workshops in the UK and abroad, and was a speaker at Greenbelt 2003. His book Recruiting Volunteers was published by the Directory of Social Change in 2002.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6(5)
1. The causes of career disaffection 11(25)
2. Why now is a great time to rethink your career 36(16)
3. Finding self-expression through work 52(17)
4. Auditing your skills and abilities 69(13)
5. The right work environment 82(13)
6. Finding meaningful work 95(14)
7. Overcoming barriers to change 109(12)
8. Work, money and pensions 121(17)
9. Making the most of your current work 138(20)
Appendix 158

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