Strauser, D. R., Lustig, D. C., and Çiftçi, A., (2008) specifically examines the relationship between overall psychological well-being and to what degree one’s vocational life contributes to feelings of happiness and fulfillment. The analysis is done measuring an individuals’ psychological well-being as a state of constantly striving to become a better person. There are six key points that define one’s psychological well-being. If one’s well-being level is high, then one is more likely to feel more career satisfaction and positive feelings that are associated with development. Career satisfaction is a large focus and interest of individuals who are striving to find a job that better fits their strengths as well as their need for fulfillment; overall well-being is an important mode of measuring the success of the human experience.
The video above (Scott Dinsmore, 2012) discusses the power and strength of believing in oneself to get where you want to go. He discusses the energy acquired when setting your mind on something and going after a specific goal. Incremental, small steps towards a large goal is most positively correlated with expected results when surrounded by driven people and making action towards future goals similar to where one envisions oneself to be. It explains that surrounding oneself with passionate and dedicated people is a key strategy to achieving goals (Dinsmore, 2012). Additionally, those who seek out network opportunities in career fields that are overlapping with interests and future potentials tend to open up abilities for career success with a more direct purpose and reward (Bozionelos, N., 2003); this includes a stronger possibility to reach perceived and desired goals.
Which parts of your unique personality do you see contributing to your specific career field and how you are a positive attribute at work? Which qualities do you hold that may be better suited at a different career (and what would that be)?
Human Development By, Stefanie Carlander 