Should we love our work? And is this even possible? What if the idea of a perfect job is as unhelpful as searching for the perfect partner. Instead we could strive for meaningful work. Understanding your personal sources of meaning is a good place to start.

A softer version of resilience promotes the idea that a sustainable response to stress and adversity is a flexible one. Instead of soldiering on alone, we can lean on others, on our creativity and welcome the need to rest. Resilience is a skill we can learn and need to practice.