Fall in love with your job all over again by following these tips!

Today is Valentine’s Day but it’s not just for spending time with the one you love! Odd’s are you’re going to be spending most of your time at work – a place where most Americans devote 8.6 hours a day according to the U.S. Department of Labor. So while you’re checking online for last minute reservations and dinner ideas, why not take some time to reflect on some of the ways you can fall in love with your job.

Here are some of the best ways to reconnect with your career and reignite the passion:

1. Try being grateful about having a  job in the first place.
2. Remember where you job that you came from – would you rather be there.
3. Share the experience that you’ve gained with others through a mentoring relationship with a younger colleague or student.
4. Eat lunch with a co-worker instead of at your desk.
5. Go to the holiday party – and have fun!
6. Give your colleagues written “thank you” letters for a job well done.
7. Take initiative to solve a problem that’s been bugging the office for a long time.
8. Connect with others in your profession… ask them why they are passionate about their job.
9. Smile when speaking to a customer.
10. Write down a list of your accomplishments in the last 30 days, 6 months and 1 year.
11. Find a Career Mentor who can help add clarity to your purpose.
12. Reflect on all of the ways that you have been able to help others as a result of being at your job.
13. Realize that you’re there because you’re valued. If you weren’t you wouldn’t be there!
14. Repeat items 1 through 13!

Did I miss something? What are some of the best ways to “fall in love” with your career?