Why Your Job Shouldn’t Be Your Only Source of Satisfaction (And Where Else To Find It)
Do you expect your job to provide all your purpose, meaning, and fulfilment? In this episode of Blueprints to Becoming, career coach Kate Maxwell reveals why putting that much pressure on your work can actually make you feel less satisfied — and how to design a richer, more joyful life by weaving in hobbies, play, and “so-much-fun” moments.
You’ll learn:
Whether you’re in media, tech, or any high-pressure career, this episode will help you redefine success, create more balance, and infuse your life with activities that make you say, “That was so much fun.”
Episode Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction: Work vs. Hobbies for Life Satisfaction
01:37 – The Purpose of Work in Your Life
02:59 – Finding Joy Beyond Work
05:08 – Identifying Your “So Much Fun” Activities
06:25 – Conclusion and Next Steps
🔧 FIND THE TOOLS & TRANSCRIPT:
www.katemaxwellcoach.com/blueprints-to-becoming/work-vs-hobbies-life-satisfaction
📚 MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
- Design Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans
- The Power of Fun by Catherine Price
- Funology episode of Ologies
👋 SAY HI:
💌 kate@katemaxwellcoach.com