What does Work mean to you?
Spend some time reflecting on what work means to you. Here’s a range of responses, one or more of which might fit your current work-life pattern – but you might want to add your own……
1) It is hard physical effort towards some goal
2) Friendship and social contact
3) Economic necessity – a means to an end
4) Brings out the best in me and gives meaning in my life
5) Can be fulfilling and a source of self esteem
6) Ways I use my talents and gifts
7) A vocation and what my life is all about
8) Something I want to retire from, but will then replace with other work
9) Curse, or a drudgery – a necessary evil
10) A source of pressure and stress
11) Creativity and freedom
12) The source of our identities – “and what do you do?”
13) Serving others and doing something useful
14) A career
15) A place of community and belonging
16) A hobby, pastime or interest
17) Something I don’t have and I want
18) Something I love to do
19) ………………….
20) ………………….
