Simple framework to Find Work That Feels Like Play

5d ago (edited) in Other

Hey there Synthesizers aka my favorite group of people online

Today my brain somehow managed to synthesized a simple (not easy) process for anyone to find work that feels like play to them lol. Thought I’d share it here with you guys too in case helpful & get your two cents.

The process involves 4 things:

(1) Create self-awareness (based on your past experiences)

Journaling and what not to uncover your own strengths, interests, preferences etc.
Gotta figure out what you love doing first. I don’t think there’s other way to do it apart from actually reflecting with yourself lol.

(2) Create a plan of action to get closer to the work that feels like play

Setting annual, monthly, weekly goals etc. and act on it
Take action -> get data -> reflect -> update plan

Honestly only these two would be enough but probably won’t be sustainable. I found that it helps to:

(3) Collect wins as you go

(4) Collect motivational quotes / affirmations

To help fuel action during bad days and inspire MASSIVE actions during good days.

(Kirby had a video on affirmations too which I am trying to internalize 😆 https://youtu.be/QyGXhFMcgFY?si=JiZudiM8wr4MuoMl)

Of course there will be more details esp in the first two steps. Eg how to plan your week, month, year to get to that work the most effectively.

But I am quite convinced if you keep doing these four things long enough you will eventually figure out what you love doing and find a way for it to make money too.

Anything I missed? Would love your synthesizing minds to challenge this hehe

(Context: I have been trying to articulate how I found myself the work that feels like play. It’s a transformation I had achieved and now want to make it the thesis of my community lol. It’s been a multi-year journey of self reflection, trying a bunch of things, and… luck lol. Was taking a long walk today and then boom this popped up haha)

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