Your Weekly INFJ Journal Prompt ✍️

Let’s expand your perspective on where meaning can be found in your career

Image from 16personalities.com

INFJs often have a clear vision of what constitutes “meaningful work.” This idealism can be a powerful motivator, driving you toward careers that align with your values and desire to make a positive impact. However, this same idealism can sometimes act as a filter, narrowing your perception of where meaning can be found. By fixating on specific notions of meaningful work, you might inadvertently blind yourself to the potential for fulfillment in unexpected places or roles. 

Today’s journal prompt challenges you to examine how your ideals might be limiting your perspective and invites you to explore the possibility of finding meaning in surprising places. By broadening your understanding of meaningful work, you might just open yourself up to discovering satisfaction and purpose in your career, regardless of the specific role or industry you find yourself in.

Today, we’re going to share: 

• A thought-provoking journal prompt to challenge your ideals about meaningful work 

• How to break free from the bubble of your preconceived notions about fulfilling careers

• A mindset shift to overcome the fear that finding meaning in unexpected places means settling or compromising your values 

• A technique for recognizing and appreciating small, meaningful moments in your daily work life

Today’s Journal Prompt

How might your tendency to idealize “meaningful work” be preventing you from finding meaning in unexpected places or roles?

3 Possible Obstacles

As you reflect on today’s prompt, you might encounter some internal resistance. That’s perfectly normal – challenging deeply held beliefs about meaningful work isn’t easy. But growth often happens when we push past our comfort zones. Let’s explore three common hurdles you might face and how to overcome them, helping you expand your perspective on where meaning can be found in your career.