As much as some of us try to resist succumbing to a commercially driven day of ‘love’, it can sometimes be hard to resist getting swept up in the hype. A few years before meeting my gorgeous husband, I had one of my most enjoyable Valentines evenings ever. Sounds harsh but this wasn’t with another man (not one I was romantically interested in anyway) but was with a group of – at the time – single work colleagues and we had a great rebellious, ‘anti-Valentine’s day’ dinner. It was much fun – but admittedly, still a nod (in our own way) to what is a commercially driven occasion. The way I see it though is that taking a moment to think about something you love isn’t a bad thing (unless V day is the one and only day that love is recognised… Then that is bad) – so, whether in a loved up relationship or not, why not recognise other things you love. Like your job for example. Tenuous? Maybe… But work with me here: 3 reasons to love your job this Valentine’s week: 1. It is aligned with your values and beliefs This is a biggie. If the job you are doing/career path you are pursuing doesn’t align with your values and beliefs, it is likely that you’ll never love what you do. Values represent what is important to you – they reflect your authentic self. Do you value kindness? Helping the community? Fun? Adventure? If you are in a role that resonates with your values, that’s a great reason to love your job. If you’re not…then do something...
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