5 Reasons Why Your Career Does Not Define Your Identity

1. Because having a well-known job isn't your only success.
Working for a renowned company does look good on your resume, but it's
not the only thing that you should consider to be successful. Success
can be rarely measured by someone's job or wealth. The true definition
of success derives from the ability to do something that you truly
love, to be able to care for others, to overcome your greatest fears,
or to find blissful happiness.
2. Because your truths and values are the only things you should be defined by.
Wouldn't it be lovely to not be judged based on your profession?
Immediately when we meet someone new, we want to know their name and
what they do for a living. Why? Isn't there another way to define a
person? Yes, it's great to know what they're passionate about, but
shouldn't we just ask them that up front?
Your identity should be defined by what you love, what you dream of,
what you value, and who you cherish. Think about it: Your true friends
and family don't care about what kind of job you have or how much you
make.
3. Because most jobs are a temporary state and can change at any moment.
While life is known to be filled with uncertainty, most of us believe
we have complete control over our circumstances. Today you may
identify yourself as a hardworking architect, but four years from now,
you may want to be a dairy farmer, milking cows for a living. You just
never know what kind of experiences you may go through and how they'll
change you. Essentially, nothing is permanent. Life is full of
surprises, and there are more things that make an impact in your life
than your career.
4. Because this is something you do and not something you are.
Whether you work as a cashier for a store or as an illustrator for an
advertising company, these are things you do — they don't define you
as a person. There are plenty of ways to identify yourself, especially
if you're not in love with your job. For instance, in addition to your
career, you could also be known as a mother, a lover of puppies, a
video game enthusiast — anything you admire or hold value to is a part
of you and your identity. At the end of the day, you should be known
for the things you love to do and be, not for the type of positions
you've held.
5. Because other people won't remember you by the job you have, but
by how you make them feel.
How you decide to treat others and express yourself is glued to your
identity way more than your jobs ever will be. When other people talk
or think about you, the thought of your career might come up, but your
personality and character will resonate with them more. You're on this
earth for so many other reasons aside from having a job. Maybe you're
meant to help someone else through their own journey, or to make a
difference in your town and inspire others to do the same. You're
doing yourself an injustice if you only identify yourself by your
career. Try to open your world and help others to do the same. The
more we realize we're more than our jobs, the happier we all may be.
What are some reasons why you believe your career doesn't define you?
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