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9)Do you feel good about what you do? (This applies to the Œwork¹ of your life, whether it is at a job, at home caring for children, as a full-time student, etc.)

Answer B: 2 Points

Enjoying the work of your life, which usually occupies the bulk of a person's time and energy, is important. Doing something that truly nurtures you‹that you would choose to do were there no financial incentives‹is a blessing that also brings much less stress than enduring a situation that grates on you. You may want to explore possibilities that could come with a new vocation or be sure you have other activities you do in your spare time that restore your emotional or spiritual reserves. Making a big change could seem scary, but if you think of how you would like your life to be in two, five, or ten years, you may decide that it's worth starting down a path that leads to significant change. Only you can make that decision.

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