People often ask me what the most important thing is that they could do to find work they love. Is it doing informational interviews? Going to networking events? Thinking back to your childhood dreams? Figuring out what makes you unique? All of those things are valuable (although if you hate networking events I hereby give you permission to not go to them. There are other ways!), but the first thing I tell clients to do is make self-care a priority. What?? I know what you might be thinking. “Self-care? What does that even mean? Sounds kind of woo woo.” Or “I’m all for self-care, but with a full time job, kids, cooking, cleaning, errands, family obligations, my awful commute -- not to mention this career search -- who has time? If I had a new job I would have more time for self-care! I need the new job first!” I hear…