Udeshika De silva
3 min readSep 12, 2021

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What should you do when you lack the motivation to work?

Everyone gets tired of of work at one point in their life. It is extremely crucial and leaves us in a pathetic situation. It is very hard to decide whether to continue to work or stop. However, having a job is key to be financial independence. So, it is of utmost importance to find a solution for the lack of motivation to work and find ways to enjoy your career!

What should you really do if you don’t want to work anymore?

Sometimes there are occasions where you cannot resist your feelings and you really have to give way to your feelings. If you really do not want to work and instead if you want to wrap yourself in the comfort of your home, believe me, it is extremely normal. But, if it becomes a routine and drags you down continuously then, you have to address your issues immediately before it devastates your whole career. Let’s look into certain things that we can do to bring back the motivation.

  1. Go to the root of your problem

If you used to enjoy your work a lot and find solace in the past and if you find a distraction now, it might indicate some sort of a hidden cause for your problem. Extreme stress, fatigue, problems with co-workers can lead to dissatisfaction. Think deeply about your problem and try to find the reason for this lack of motivation. It might accelerate finding solutions to your problem. Then, we can find the perfect remedy.

2. Reflect!

Find out which parts of your career or the moments at work that you detest and drain your energy. Think about what you really want to do by quitting work? Do you want to sleep? Do you want to rest or to have some time with family? When you consider these things you are able to brainstorm several solutions to your problem. As an example, if you want to stay at home and work, try to find out a work from home opportunity where you are given the chance to stay at home.

3. Envision the dream life you aspire to have.

Think about your dreams and aspirations. Can you reach out to them without the monetary assistance you gain from this job? If this job helps you, is it okay to quit it ? These are some of the questions that you have to focus on before you call it quits. If not you will have to encounter financial storms in future.

4. Incorporate new habits into your schedule!

Work can be extremely problematic when you have no breaks at all. We have to take regular breaks in between. Treat yourself better and pamper with sweet treats after a tiring day. If you are a coffee fan like me, go to coffee outlets and sip some excellent coffee!

On a final note always remember storms never last! Even if they do, learn to wither the storm because you are amazing!

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