All in all, the last couple of months have been a period of upheaval for working culture – and as we move into the last few months of 2020, many of us will be thinking about how we can get more out of our working lives in 2021.

According to Abby Dixon, an award-winning business owner and careers coach at The Whole You Coach, one of the most effective ways of doing this is to pursue a ‘values-based’ career. It may sound complicated, but all it means is identifying your values – the energy and motivation behind your goals – and making sure your work aligns with those beliefs.

“Values are activities, behaviours, beliefs and qualities that make your soul come alive,” Dixon explains. “They are the principles by which you want to live your life, professionally and personally. Having this understanding allows us to make better choices, meaning we prioritise things that give us greater satisfaction and fulfilment.”

Work happiness: why a “values-based” career could be the secret to greater satisfaction