Not every experience is going to be enjoyable. Not every phase of your career is going to be fulfilling in every way. There are going to be parts and pieces that you wish didn’t have to be that way.
Think about a car ride. The ride can get unpleasant (curves in the road causing queasiness) or just plain boring (long stretches of desert with monotonous scenery).
But what would the ride feel like if you were enjoying it? What would need to happen for the boring part to be a little less boring or not boring at all? Do you bring music? A friend? Can you alleviate the unpleasantness by taking a slightly longer route?
Once I start asking those questions, I feel less frustrated.
I remember that I’m not just along for the ride.
I’m driving, and I can control how the trip feels by making new decisions.