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I am so bored at work, simplest task overwhelm me. The tasks are not beyond me, I simply don’t want to do it. My performance decline is staring to be noticed. I can’t afford to loose this job because it gives me many benefits.

I would suggest taking the feeling of boredom and really noticing that feeling in the now. That is, appreciate that feeling and appreciate your feeling that feeling, and the power in the feeling. This is the "Feelings Exercise" which is taught in LSC's AFL program. It teaches that all feelings we experience are gifts, and we should not label them, but simply accept them for what they are. Then, we learn what it is to live in the now, and that opens the door to abundance, which in your case, may mean renewed interest in your job, or the courage to find a new, more challenging one, depending on how your heart leads.

Have you got the Get Around To It Paraliminal?

Play with that and the New Options Generator. The New Options Generator would be a good one for finding a new approach to the doing the task that can make them more interesting Or even finding a way to delegate them so you can take on different duties.

Alex

Thank you, hartreefoch and Alex.

I have got AFL, Getting Around to it and NOG. I will give them a go.

Although I have boredom issues with the feeling exercise. I always start enthusiastically, but then major resistance kicks in.

Hi KoDude

A few thoughts from employment counseling models...don't know if something will fit for you but here goes.

I am going to make three very general groups for the purpose of simplicity.
Depending on personality temperament, preferences, values, etc...(Note- there is nothing right or wrong with any of these ways, people are just different.)

A) Some people are quite happy to do anything at work, as long as it gives them the money/prestige/flexibility/etc to have the lifestyle they want.
B) Some people need to do interesting or meaningful work. Some, like me, need to do work that is in line with deeper core values.
C) Another thing that can happen, is a person may reach a stage of life where self-actualization is at the forefront...

If you are in B or C, you can do some exploration with a professional career counselor and make a change- you could also read books like "Do what you Are" and "What color is your parachute"

Another thing you could do, is list your interests, values, preferences, etc. Then think about your life/work balance, about your activities in both areas, and list them. Using the two lists, determine how the criteria in the first list are being met by the activities int he second list, and what things in the second list are contributing in some way to the first.

By doing this, people sometimes discover that they are getting their needs met in ways they did not realise, and work becomes more interesting...or at least more tollerable. Also, a small adjustment can be made to the life/work balance, such as finding ways outside of work to meet self-actualization needs, interests, etc (like volunteering, or study, or hobbies/sports/etc) Or a small adjustment in work activity can be made that makes things more interesting. (could be challenging yourself to improve, or become eficient, or notice trends, could be breaking up monotonous tasks with periods of other activity, or could be a midset) I was terribly bored with the marketing aspect of my last job- but when I remembered that it was helping people find work, helping businesses succeed, improving the economy, and saving the governments money, I actually did not mind too much. A means to the end.

Anyways, I am certain you will find your way through this.

vitaman

Hi everyone,

Alex, you mentioned the use of get around to it Paraliminal:
I have great success using Side A but not side B, event though I lay out my intention, timeframe for accomplishing task, on the major project I need a boost with getting started/following thru.
Is there something I am missing? (can't figure it out since Side A works like magic for me).
Vita-man, I really appreciate your response on the 3 general types of people with regards to work: You say,

A) Some people are quite happy to do anything at work, as long as it gives them the money/prestige/flexibility/etc to have the lifestyle they want.
B) Some people need to do interesting or meaningful work. Some, like me, need to do work that is in line with deeper core values.
C) Another thing that can happen, is a person may reach a stage of life where self-actualization is at the forefront...

What happens if I am type B and C but find myself in a situation where I currently cannot leave a type A job? Any advice then?

thanks for your valuable advice...

Hi Curious1

Still a good idea to see a pro for some one on one.Then you could explore all the choices and plan for future. At least you know you are taking some steps.
I can't realy explore your situation in this forum, and a simple answer could be dangerous.

Often people find that volunteering themselves, or taking up other activities can keep them going, and give theme the balance they need to feel fulfilled.

For example, when I worked in sales management I found my counseling skills helped me to be succesful, and I realy liked the products. However, there was a conflict between my values and those of this sales driven organisation. (nothing wrong with their values, just not a fit for me.)

I volunteered myself in the community, ran groups and workshops, connected myself with people and causes that fit my values, and that kept me happy enouph to work there for years, while I prepared and trained for another branch of counseling to make a change.

Anyways, while many of us face the same kinds of transitions in our lives, everyone is different. Best is to find a counselor who is trained in this field and explore all the posiibilites with him/her.

All the best

vitaman

Curious1.

Sometimes you only need one session of a two session Paraliminal. If A is working then that might be all you need.

The thing with session B is you need to think of a benefit of achieving your goal and to choose to start the task today before you even listen to the Paraliminal. (that's where session A helps if you have problems making that choice.) Then you'll also need to think of a reward or rewards along the way. In this case it also needs to be considered before you start listening. If you can swing into action with just those considerations you don't need session B. If that isn't enough to motivate you then listen to the Paraliminal and expect to start as soon as you have finished listening.

Alex

Thanks Vita-man for sharing your personal experience of volunteering as a means of creating more balance: will look for ways to do that.
Thanks Alex for additional insights regarding use of Side B: will put those understandings to use the next time I use side B of Get around to it.
Thanks for taking time to respond....

curious1