I’ve been feeling restless and unfulfilled by consulting for the past ~2-3 years. Feels like I’m punching the clock and don’t really enjoy what I’m doing. It's not burnout, my job is not very intense or demanding, I think I am just sick of decks, Excel models, and rarely having anything to look back on with a sense of achievement.  Anyone else feel the same way, how have you managed to find meaning in what you do or transitioned to something that you have found more fulfilling? 

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Yes, feel similar in most days. A few key habits have helped. I have a pep talk with myself every morning before starting work and keep a journal. Meditate every morning and exercise every evening. Plan all my vacations and long weekends on Jan 1st. I also developed a few hobbies and connect with friends and family regularly.

Next time I get negative thoughts about wasting my life with consulting, rehashing the same thing everyday, I call out my minds bluff by reminding myself all the things I am doing outside of work that gives it meaning. Even within work, the coaching work I do is meaningful, the conversations I have with colleagues is meaningful, the learning I get by observing others meaningful.

Consulting may not be for you and it’s ok to find an alternative. Till that happens don’t be miserable. Tell yourself everyday “I love my job (at least some aspects of it)” and you will notice positive change.

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Thank you so much! I actually do meditate in the morning (and also get a workout in then as well). I like the idea of journaling and also stay close to friends and family. I think your point on negative thinking and focusing more on the positive aspects is right, along with the pep talk. Will give them both a try (and thankfully I am not miserable at all, more just restless).

I’ve found data work on a product team in tech to be very interesting and impactful. I analyze data to find opportunities to improve the business, and play a part in the implementation of those opportunities

I've considered doing something more startup/product related since I have an engineering background and the output is more tangible, how did you make the switch?

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