Yes, I want you to love your work.

Would the world of work look different if everyone loved their work?

Let’s say you do not currently love what you do. How do you make the shift to loving some part or all your work? Does it matter? How is loving your work tied to your personal brand?

I believe that loving your work is critical to success. That is one reason why I love this quote by Wayne Dyer.

In a recent LinkedIn study I conducted, 74% of respondents said they loved their work. I had 6 people follow up with me via email and say that they hate their work and could not explicitly state that on my LinkedIn poll. Three of the 6 told me they did not love their work because they have different values than those of leadership.

I am going to assert that loving your work is directly tied to your personal brand. People who love their work are more engaged, more productive, more compassionate, happier, and more fun to be with. Have you ever noticed how a conversation stops when someone says they hate their work? It is possible to love components of what you do by shifting your mindset?

According to an article in Business News Daily, there are 4 reasons why you want to love your work.

Enjoying your career should be a priority over earning a high salary or flashy title. Here are four reasons to quit the job you hate and start doing what you love for a living. 

1. You'll feel more fulfilled. Your job shouldn't just be a source of income. If you don't enjoy what you do, you'll end up missing out on your life.

"As the lines between working life and personal life blur, a job is as much about personal fulfillment and growth as it is about a paycheck," said Philip Ryan, senior vice president at Ipsos Strategy3. "People don't want to make widgets; they want to change lives, including their own."

Your career should make you feel good emotionally, both in and out of the office.

"A job that you love ... gives you extra motivation to meet your goals, and when you do, the sense of accomplishment is outstanding," said Masanari Arai, co-founder, and CEO of Kii Corporation.

You will carry and radiate that success wherever you go, helping yourself in other aspects of your life.

2. You'll be more productive. It is important to feel motivated and inspired in your career. Without the drive to excel, your performance will lack passion, and, in turn, your company may suffer. Productivity allows you to work in the most efficient manner, which makes room for downtime and encourages work-life balance.

"If you are passionate about your job, you are likely to take an active interest in learning every aspect of the business," said Patrice Rice, CEO and founder of Patrice & Associates. "This not only sets you on the path toward success, but it also helps you get through the daily grind."

3. You'll inspire others. Many people are too afraid to follow their dreams and do what they love. Think about what you would say to a friend or your loved one: Would you discourage them from doing what makes them happy simply because it is risky? When you do take that leap yourself, you become an inspiration to those individuals.

"As a mom who works, it is so important to me to be a role model for my young daughters," said Keli Coughlin, executive director of The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund. "While there might be busy weeks that require more time at the office, my girls know that I love my job, that it is meaningful to me, and that I am proud of the work. It is my hope that as my girls grow up, they are inspired to find a career that fulfills them and they are passionate about."

4. You'll succeed. Michael Phillips, founder and CEO of Coconut's Fish Cafe, said that when you enjoy your job, it doesn't feel like work. "It makes it easier to get through the trials and tribulations of business ownership," he added.

You won't need someone to keep tabs on your work or motivate you to reach your full potential. You will do your best work because it's natural and exciting for you to do.

"When you love what you do, you are compelled to push against yourself," said Amir Zonozi, chief of strategy at Zoomph. "You want to be where you are challenging yourself, and you are competing with yourself in achieving your vision."

Loving your work makes the world a kinder, gentler, and more abundant place. When you think of your personal brand, trust that will stand out from others by bringing more love to what you do.

Please use the comments box below to share what you love about your work.

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Judy Zimmer is the founder and president of Coachology, a coaching, consulting, and speaking firm located in Minnesota. She is known for her personal branding expertise; signature coaching program, The Leadership Presence Solution; public speaking, and group coaching. Her visionary goal and the big question of 2021? How can we help fill the world with more #love, #kindness, and goodwill multipliers? You can join her group at YOUR Career Success and follow her positive and encouraging posts on Instagram and Twitter.