Quais são as maneiras mais eficazes de identificar seus valores para a satisfação na carreira e o equilíbrio entre vida pessoal e profissional?

If you are trying to find a great work-life balance, then you really need to get to know what that means first. I like to think about my own professional and personal goals. Are they aligned? If not, I try to set boundaries between work and personal life. (Which I am still working on to this day). As someone who works from home, it is easy to just jump into my office or pop off a quick email. My 4 YO son has started to know this... So what has helped me is setting a work schedule and other dedicated time for family, exercise, and hobbies.

One thing I found helpful was to identify your skillset that can work to your advantage. Than the next step is to write down your values and identify which one is the most important, after that you work on aligning your life towards that one (most important one) value.

To identify values for career satisfaction and work-life balance, start by reflecting on personal priorities. Consider past experiences and moments of fulfillment to pinpoint key values. Assess what activities energize you and align with your sense of purpose. Conduct self-assessments or use career exploration tools to identify core values. Seek input from mentors, friends, and family to gain external perspectives. Experiment with various work environments and roles to gauge alignment with your values. Regularly reassess priorities as values may evolve over time. This introspective approach helps crystallize values, guiding career decisions and promoting a healthier work-life balance aligned with personal fulfillment.

Spend some time thinking about what matters most to you in your career and personal life. Consider past experiences and moments when you felt most satisfied or fulfilled. Ask yourself questions like: What do I enjoy doing in my free time? What kind of work makes me feel proud? What are my long-term goals?

I have struggled to strike a great work-life balance over the last 3-4 years. I love my work and my company, but I also want to make sure I am giving enough of myself to my family while taking care of my mental health as well. Sometimes it is easier for me to get lost in writing and work than to face real life. For me, exploring what truly matters and establishing hard boundaries has been game-changing. What is going to matter most in the long run...work, family, health? These are all great questions to ask yourself.

I have discovered that my true sense of fulfillment and joy emerges when I engage in the art of cultivating connections and guiding others toward a common objective, all while being compensated sufficiently for my efforts. It is in these moments that I feel the most alive, a vibrant energy coursing through me as I witness the impact of collaborative efforts and feel that my needs are met. There is a profound satisfaction that arises when I integrate my own needs and desires into the equation, finding a harmonious balance between personal fulfillment and collective achievement. In those instances, the synergy of building relationships and working towards a shared goal not only brings happiness but also a sense of purpose.

I find that if I start with a list of values, they oftentimes are aspirational. Ones I “think” I should live by. But these can often be influenced by family or society. Instead, I like to start by thinking of experiences and people that stand out to me, both positively and negatively. Things that made me so angry. People that have really pushed my buttons. And on the flip side, days that were amazing, activities I loved and people I really admire. From that list I like to think about what common traits the experiences have in common. Doing the exercise in that order often highlights my values more accurately.

Several online tools and assessments can help you identify your core values. For instance VIA Survey of Character Strengths, the Schwartz Value Survey, or the Barrett Values Centre's Personal Values Assessment. These tools provide a structured way to explore your values and may help you clarify your priorities.

Keep a journal where you record your thoughts and feelings about your career and work-life balance. Write about your daily experiences, your achievements, and moments of frustration or satisfaction. Over time, patterns may emerge that reveal your values. Talk to friends, family, mentors, or colleagues about what they perceive as your strengths and values. Sometimes, those close to you can offer valuable insights into what you excel at and what drives you.

It’s also helpful to revisit the wheel of life exercise. Every one of your values don’t need to show up in every area of your life. For instance, if you value community and your job doesn’t provide it, but it does provide constant learning, another value of yours…then that’s ok. As long as you are getting your need for community met through friends, family or service.

Your values may evolve over time due to changing circumstances or personal growth. Regularly revisit and adjust your list of values to ensure they remain aligned with your current priorities. Finding your values and achieving career satisfaction and work-life balance can be an ongoing process. Be patient with yourself, and don't be afraid to adapt and make changes as needed.

I suggest that you take some time to reflect on when you felt the most fulfilled, appreciated, happy, drained, exhausted, anxious, or desperate during your career. Consider which activities make you feel special or drained and seek feedback from your managers about your work. You can also try doing value assessment exercises, career counseling, and talking with HR. It's important to seek answers to your personal growth, but always remember to prioritize your personal health. Your family will always be there for you, but you need to take care of yourself first to be happy and healthy.

It is important to understand what brings you happiness in your personal life and ensure indulging in that activity by taking some time amount. Similarly, professional life reflects current/past roles that were fulfilling to you. There are many ways to get more information on what works for you and what not: - Seek mentorship - regular feedbacks - Get feedback after interviews - Explore diverse industries It is essential to continuously assess/re-assess work-life to ensure alignment with evolving priorities.