Feeling Undervalued at Work? Read this Before you Burn Out

Every week, I talk to smart, capable professionals who are quietly checking out of jobs they once loved.

Not because the role changed.

But because they no longer feel seen.

Recognition isn’t about needing a standing ovation - it’s about feeling like you matter.

That your ideas count.

That your effort isn’t invisible.

And when that disappears, even meaningful work can start to feel hollow.

But here’s the truth:

Feeling undervalued doesn’t mean you’re broken.

It means your inner compass is pointing you toward something deeper.

So if you’re in that space right now, read on for 5 powerful shifts to get you back to center.

✨ I N S P I R E

"A person who feels valued will always do more than expected"

✨ T H R I V E

If you're feeling undervalued, start here:

1) Reconnect with what makes your work meaningful

↳ List 3 ways your work creates impact, beyond recognition

↳ Ask yourself: What part of this still lights me up?

2) Audit your energy leaks

↳ Track what drains vs. sustains you over 3 days

↳ Circle anything that feels like soul tax (not growth)

3) Clarify what being valued means to YOU

↳ Is it purpose? Autonomy? Progress?

↳ You may be chasing validation when you're really craving alignment

4) Strengthen your self-trust

↳ Name one decision you’ve been avoiding

↳ Take a small step - ask the question, send the email, move the needle

5) Make one shift that reflects your worth

↳ Say no to something that drains you

↳ Say yes to something that restores you - even if it’s 10 min

Feeling undervalued isn’t a weakness.

It’s a signal that it's time to realign✨

Which of these 5 shifts do you need most right now?

✨ FURTHER READING

Core Values Post: How your core values have influenced your life and how they can create an amazing future

The Miracle Question: Using possibility and imagination to envision your future

Have a beautiful week friends!

Carolyn

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