Unhappy at work? How to find your life purpose and step into fulfillment
If you’re unhappy at work, it might be a sign that you’re not aligned with your true passions and purpose, and it’s time to explore what truly fulfills you.ou.
Have you ever looked around at your life—your stable job, your home, your family—and wondered, Why am I still so unhappy? You’ve followed the “right” path, checked all the boxes, and yet… something is missing.
You’re not alone.
Meet Judith, a 49-year-old sales analyst, mother, and expat who has lived in multiple countries. On paper, she seems to have it all—but deep inside, something’s missing. Each morning, she drags herself to work, feeling unfulfilled. What once was a career she was passionate about now feels like just another obligation. Her marriage has become more transactional than loving, and although she adores her children, she feels drained, lost, and unsupported. Despite all she has, she can’t shake the feeling that there’s more to life than this.
If this resonates with you, it’s not just burnout. It’s your soul calling for something more.
Feeling unhappy at work? Read further to get to know how to find your life purpose and step into fulfillment.
When you are unhappy at work, it’s a sign of the mid-life awakening: A crisis or a calling?
At some point, many of us reach a crossroads. Society calls it a “mid-life crisis,” but what if it’s actually a “mid-life awakening”?
You might feel:
- A deep sense that you’re meant for more, but you don’t know what.
- Tired of going through the motions without joy or passion.
- Like you’ve lost yourself in responsibilities, leaving no room to explore who you truly are.
- A pull toward something spiritual, creative, or deeply fulfilling—but fear stops you from taking the leap.
This isn’t just a phase. It’s your inner self urging you to realign with your true purpose.
How I found my own path after feeling lost
I know this journey intimately—because I’ve been there myself.
Many years ago, a transformational coach and energy healer looked into my soul and told me something that shook me to my core:
“You’re here for more than just being a mum—you’re a catalyst, here to spark change and make a lasting impact. If you don’t find your way to give your talent birth in this world, it will manifest in you as an illness. It has to manifest — due to your soul contract, so you have the choice: move toward it, or stay in victimhood and suffer from constant illnesses.”
Those words lingered in my mind. I had already felt exhausted, misaligned, and suffered from psychosomatic illness, but I never connected my struggles to something deeper. My soul was crying out for purpose, for expansion, for fulfillment—but fear kept me trapped.
I had to make a choice: continue in a life that drained me or step into the unknown and claim my true calling.
And when I finally started to embrace my gift (it did not happen overnight) — coaching, autogenic training, energy healing, guiding others—I felt alive again. The fatigue, the chronic discomfort, the constant stress, illness… it all began to shift.
How to start finding your life purpose
So where do you begin? If you feel stuck in a life that no longer fits, here are key steps to rediscover your path:
1. If you are unhappy at work, start listening to your inner voice
You’ve spent years listening to what others expect from you. But what about your own desires?
- What lights you up?
- What activities make you lose track of time?
- When do you feel most alive?
Start journaling these thoughts—your true self already knows the answers.
2. Reconnect with your soul’s desires to find your life purpose
As children, we naturally gravitate toward our passions. But over time, we suppress them in favor of “practical” choices. What did you love doing before life got in the way?
Maybe you always loved writing, singing, healing, helping others, or creating something meaningful. These clues can help you rediscover your true calling.
3. Stop seeking external validation – step into inner fulfillment
Judith used to look for approval from her parents, her husband, her employer. But the truth is: no one else can define your purpose but you.
Ask yourself:
- Am I making choices based on what I want or what others expect?
- What would I do if I had no fear of judgment?
4. Shift your energy & Mindsets to discover your true calling
Manifestation isn’t just about wishing for a better life—it’s about aligning your energy with it. If you keep telling yourself, I’m stuck, I don’t know what to do, then that’s the reality you reinforce.
Instead, try saying:
- I am open to discovering my purpose.
- Opportunities are coming my way.
- I’m enough. I trust my intuition to guide me.
Your mindset is your most powerful tool in creating change.
5. Take inspired action to find your true calling
You don’t have to quit your job tomorrow or overhaul your life overnight. But small steps lead to big transformations.
- Take a course in something that excites you.
- Join a community of like-minded people.
- Set boundaries to protect your energy.
- Invest in a transformational life coach who can help you navigate this transition.
Every step brings you closer to alignment with your soul’s purpose.
You don’t have to stay stuck
Judith spent months reading, listening to self-development podcasts, and searching for answers. She even went to therapy, but nothing truly clicked. She needed guidance from someone who had walked this path before.
And maybe, so do you.
Just as I had to meet that energy healer 10 years ago to start my journey.
If you’re feeling lost, exhausted, or unsure of your next steps, let’s talk. I help women and men like you rediscover their purpose, realign with their soul’s calling, and create a life that truly fulfills them.
Schedule a free discovery call if you are ready. Your transformation can start today.
