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How do you make meaning out of your everyday work even when it is tedious and monotonous at times ?

I am an undergraduate student at The OSU and I sometimes wonder, once I graduate and am no longer a student, what challenges will I face and how will I overcome them? One such challenge, is finding motivation to keep pushing forward even when it might feel that the work one is doing is not making a big enough difference, whether because of the lack of detail or perceived significance.

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Karen’s Answer

Great question! Think about what motivates you. For example, if doing an act of kindness for someone makes you feel like you've made a difference, try increasing your acts of kindness and reflecting on them at the end of the day. If eating ice cream makes you happy, get yourself a treat on days when you're feeling down.

Often it's the little things we do that make a difference in the world -- even smiling at someone can make their day and an easy thing to do.
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CHUNTING’s Answer

Hi Siddharth, here's a friendly tip: Try making Micro-Goals. This means splitting big tasks into smaller, easy steps and setting goals for each one. Reaching these little goals can make you feel good and keep you going.

- Keep Track of Your Progress: Write down what you do and how far you've come. Watching your progress grow over time can really boost your motivation. Hope this helps. Thanks!
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