What advice do you have for people looking to seek more than their 9-5? originally appeared on Quora, the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world.

With so much noise in the job market, from people quitting to rejoining the workforce to being laid off again, it’s important to seek some solace and inner satisfaction with our individual work situations.

Here are a few ways that you can find more to like about your job:

Lean into what you love. There are things that we all love about our jobs and things that we don’t. Look for ways to maximize the tasks that you love and to minimize those that you are less enamored with. You’ll be happier in your day to day if you do.

Keep an eye out for opportunities. Sometimes we get too comfortable and fall into the same old routine. Conditions in today’s companies are changing so rapidly, however, that there are lots of new opportunities coming up all the time. Make sure that you are actively scanning for them as they can help propel your career, and get you involved with new and exciting projects.

Make gratitude a part of your everyday. Sometimes it’s wise to remember all that we have to be grateful for. Perhaps it’s the great coworkers that we get to spend the day with, or the new skills that we’ve attained, or the fact that we have a good job at all. Begin keeping a gratitude journal (related to work) and record all of the things that you are grateful for on a daily basis. You’ll see your mindset towards work shift begin to shift in a very positive way.

Give yourself goals. If you’re not 100 percent satisfied with where you’re at in your career, set some goals related to where you want to be and how you’ll get there. You are in charge of your own work fate, so take control.

Network and grow your connections. In today’s remote and hybrid world, we can sometimes get a bit isolated. Ensure that you are continuting to reach out to others, and that you’re staying connected on a daily basis. Being part of the team is one of the most satisfying perks associated with your job. Don’t neglect it.

Search for ways to shine. Think about your talents and abilities and how you can infuse them into your current role. Doing so will make your position more enjoyable, and show others all that you’re capable of at the same time.

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