5. Use your career. Don’t let it use you

23/07/2025 9 min

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In part two, we explore two fresh ways to rethink your career: as a tool that supports your life goals, and as energy that fuels your day-to-day. You’ll learn how to align your work with what you truly need, whether that’s income, freedom, stability, or creative flow, and why sustaining your energy matters more than chasing the next promotion.Let’s Stay Connected: Your Career Is More Than a Job TitleIf you’re exploring what’s next, whether it’s industry, nonprofit, or something that doesn’t even have a name yet, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. And I’ve built resources to help.🌿 Subscribe to my Substack Reflections + episodes of my podcast on building meaningful careers in and beyond STEM: ⁠Chiungwei's Substack⁠📸 Follow on Instagram @⁠chiungwei_phd⁠ Behind-the-scenes thoughts, visual reflections, and reminders that change is allowed📄 Download: What Makes a Good Workday? (Free Template) A tool to help you reflect on what energizes you, so you can design your next step with intention 🔗 ⁠A Good Workday⁠✉️ Have a question or want to work together? I’d love to hear from you. Reach out to [email protected]