Shannon Fox | Career Coach

How to Create More Happiness & Fulfillment in Your Career

March 11, 20252 min read

Are You Waiting for the "Perfect" Moment to Feel Happy in Your Career?

Many career-driven women feel burnt out, overwhelmed, and stuck in jobs that no longer excite them. But what if happiness wasn’t something you needed to find—but something you could create right now?

In this episode, I sit down with Simona Costantini, a podcast production agency CEO and host of Happiness Happens, to talk about how to infuse more joy and fulfillment into your work—starting today.

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Why Happiness in Your Career is a Daily Choice

1️⃣ Happiness Isn’t a Destination—It’s a Practice

“Most people think happiness is something they’ll reach ‘someday.’ The truth? It’s built in the small moments of every day.” – Simona Costantini

✅ You don’t have to wait until you have the perfect job or the dream salary to start feeling fulfilled.
✅ Small shifts in mindset, environment, and habits can transform how you feel at work.
✅ The key to happiness is recognizing the control you have over your daily experience.

2️⃣ How to Stop Feeling Stuck & Create Joy at Work

Reframe your job as a stepping stone, not a trap. Every role teaches you something.
Look for small moments of fulfillment. What’s one thing about your job that brings you joy?
Break up your routine. Small actions (like a midday walk or gratitude journaling) can shift your mindset.

“Happiness isn’t about loving every part of your job—it’s about finding ways to bring joy into each day.”

3️⃣ The #1 Mindset Shift That Changed Simona’s Career Path

✅ She stopped waiting for permission and started creating her own opportunities.
✅ Instead of focusing on what wasn’t working, she leaned into what made her feel fulfilled.
✅ She built a business around helping others find their voice—and happiness followed.

"Happiness happens when you stop chasing it and start living intentionally."

🔥 Key Takeaways from This Episode

✔️ Happiness is something you create, not something you wait for.
✔️ Small daily actions can increase career fulfillment—even in jobs you don’t love.
✔️ Mindset shifts can help you reframe challenges and take control of your experience.

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Shannon Fox is a Career Coach who helps working moms leverage their natural strengths to get their dream job, raise or promotion. She is also the podcast host of Career Growth for Working Moms.

Shannon Fox | Career Coach

Shannon Fox is a Career Coach who helps working moms leverage their natural strengths to get their dream job, raise or promotion. She is also the podcast host of Career Growth for Working Moms.

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