Recent Articles From EvanCarmichael.com http://www.evancarmichael.com/ http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/107/Longing-for-Meaningful-Work.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/107/Longing-for-Meaningful-Work.html Are you longing to do meaningful work? How would you describe this kind of work. Learn what research shows are the 5 must-haves of meaningful work. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/107/How-Do-You-Find-Meaningful-Work--10-Questions-to-Ask-Yourself-To-Get-A-Good-Fit.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/107/How-Do-You-Find-Meaningful-Work--10-Questions-to-Ask-Yourself-To-Get-A-Good-Fit.html When looking for meaningful work, most people focus on the responsibilities of the job to find a good fit. There are three other pieces of the equation that should not be overlooked - your fellow workers, your manager, and the company. Here are 10 questions to ask yourself when you are seriously considering a particular job. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/107/Managing-Through-Change.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/107/Managing-Through-Change.html Some people adapt to change easily and even thrive on it. Other people resist change and fight it. What do you do when your company is moving in a direction that you do not agree with? http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/107/Finding-Meaningful-Work-Starts-With-Self-Awareness.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/107/Finding-Meaningful-Work-Starts-With-Self-Awareness.html Self Awareness is the first step in finding meaningful work. You must know your strengths, values and talents. More than that however you must be aware of your thoughts and how they affect the work that you do. Only by keeping your thoughts focused on the result you want will you begin to the journey toward meaningful work. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/107/Self-Awareness-The-Key-to-Finding-Meaningful-Work.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/107/Self-Awareness-The-Key-to-Finding-Meaningful-Work.html The key to having meaningful work and a fulfilling life is to become more self aware. Know what you want sounds simple doesn't it? But is it really? Here are 10 questions to ponder to become more self aware. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/107/10-Quotes-on-Self-Awareness.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/107/10-Quotes-on-Self-Awareness.html The key to meaningful work and a fulfilling life is first to become more self aware. Really understanding yourself and what is important to you in your life and in your work is the key to getting satisfaction out of work and life. Here are 10 quotes that express what others have thought about it. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/107/To-Do-Your-Best-Work-and-Have-a-Joyful-Life-Ask-for-What-You-Need.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/107/To-Do-Your-Best-Work-and-Have-a-Joyful-Life-Ask-for-What-You-Need.html It is often difficult to ask for help getting our needs met. How do you get your needs met? Here is what others have done. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/107/Ten-Characteristics-Of-Meaningful-Work.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/107/Ten-Characteristics-Of-Meaningful-Work.html What is meaningful work? If you are working 8+ hours each day, that work should add meaning to your life and thus make you feel fulfilled, satisfied and happy. Does your work do that for you? To help to identify meaningful work for you, I’ve written a list of 10 characteristics that make the work meaningful. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/107/The-New-Way-of-Work-Will-It-Be-Meaningful-Work.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/107/The-New-Way-of-Work-Will-It-Be-Meaningful-Work.html The way of working is changing. The expectation is that after the recession there will no guarantee of long term employment. How will this affect your career and job search? Can you still find a way to do meaningful work? What plans must you make? http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/107/Meaningful-Work--10-Tips-for-Long-Life-and-Career-Growth.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/107/Meaningful-Work--10-Tips-for-Long-Life-and-Career-Growth.html Hard to believe that managing your career can insure a long life but if you are doing work that is meaningful to you, it certainly can. Here are 10 tips that will not only insure that your work life is better but will contribute to a healthier and happier life.