There are a variety of reasons why you might feel stuck in your job. For example, you might feel like you don’t have any promotion opportunities or that you are not doing something that matters. Try to identify exactly what it is that you dislike about your job and that is contributing to the feeling that you are stuck. This will help you to determine what you can do to improve your situation.   Write down what makes you feel stuck so that you can examine it and use it to move forward. As you consider what make you feel stuck, you might also consider whether you are doing what you really want to do. Did you take this job because it was something you really wanted to do? Or did you take it because of pressure from your family? Or did you take it for some other reason? Even if you hate your job, there might be one or two things that you like about it. Try to think of times when you like what you are doing or when it feels fulfilling. For example, you might feel fulfilled when you have made a customer happy, or when you are writing the weekly newsletter for your department. Try to pinpoint the moments when work is enjoyable and write these down as well. Considering what your dream job would be can also help you to determine what might help you to feel unstuck again. Try to imagine what your perfect work situation would be to get clues about what direction you would like you career to take. For example, you might daydream about doing wedding photography, or working with horses. No matter your ideal job is, allow yourself to dream about it and write down some details about it. Once you have identified what you do and do not want in your career, you can start to identify some ways to move forward. You don’t have to take a big leap or make a major career change. You might just be able to do simple things to improve how you feel at your current job, or to find a new one that you will like more.   For example, if you feel like you are always dealing with work issues, even after you leave the office, then maybe you need to do something to improve your boundaries. Try logging out of your email account as soon as the work day ends and tell your coworkers that you will deal with any work issues when you return to the office the following day. If you feel certain that you need to find a new job, then start looking for jobs that match your criteria. For example, if you want a job with more customer interaction, then you might look into sales or customer service positions. If you want something that allows you to be creative, then you might look for positions where you get to write or use your design skills. You may not be able to just quit and find a new job right away, so keeping yourself in a positive mindset is important. Complaining about your job and focusing on what you don’t like about it may make you feel worse. To avoid this, try to avoid complaining for a week and take time to identify some of the things that your job might be preparing you to do. Writing down some positive things about the job that you have now might also help you to stay positive. For example, you could list the ways that your job might be preparing you for better jobs in the future. If it seems like your life is all about work, then taking some time for your other interests may help you to feel better. Try setting aside a few hours every week to engage with one of your hobbies or other interests. For example, if you enjoy painting, then set aside a few hours to paint on your day off from work.
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One-sentence summary -- Identify what makes you feel stuck. Figure out what you enjoy about your current job. Visualize your perfect work life. Determine what steps you might take to improve you work life. Try to stay positive about your situation. Cultivate your other interests outside of work.

Article: Because you will be actively pursuing your dream, you may not have time to pursue a whole career like teaching or working a 9 to 5 job. You may still need an income to pursue your dream, however. So look for a job that you can work at consistently while you pursue your passion. Eventually, with enough education and experience working in the field you are pursuing, you will be able to make money doing what you love.  Some examples of flexible jobs include doing freelance work marketing, writing, doing graphic design or working in social media.  Working at a restaurant, coffee shop or bar is another way to provide for yourself financially while you pursue your dream. Work to find a room or place to live that gives you the space you need to pursue your dream but allows you to save your money. Once again, what you want will might take time before it starts paying off financially. Finding sustainable ways to live is going to be essential to staying afloat while you work toward your dream. Live with other people. Share a room or house with friends or family. However, make sure that your living arrangements are helpful and not harmful. Living with friends or family can be great but not if it hurts your ability to pursue your goals. This is going to help you identify what you need to do in order to get where you want to go.  Decide what you want your end goal to be first. What do you want your lifestyle to look like, and where should your career be in five years? This should be a broad idea of what you want. For example, you may want to be living on your own and supporting yourself fully selling music and teaching music classes. Set a realistic timelines for the smaller goals that will lead to the end you created. For example, write down goals like receive training, get an internship, work with a mentor, get a job at a school. Write down your goals and display them somewhere you will see them often. For example, tape the goals to your mirror or near your desk to remind you of the things you are working toward. Track the progress that you make. If you do not get that internship, for example, cross out that goal and replace it with a comparable goal or a goal that will still serve to get you to your end goal. Reevaluate your 5 year plan. If you change your mind about what you want, that is okay. Make another 5 year plan.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Find a job that will keep you afloat. Find affordable housing. Make a five year plan.