Surviving a boring job (when leaving isn’t an option) is a creativity and a motivational challenge.
It’s a creativity challenge, because nothing in the job itself is stimulating, challenging or engaging you. You need a way to see what is currently not visible. You need a way to think outside the box.
How can you look in unexpected places and to unexpected people for venues, connections and opportunities that aren’t currently making themselves known?
It’s a motivational challenge, because once bored, energy levels plummet and inertia sets in. It can feel like trying to jump over a hurdle without the benefit of a running start. What you need are reasons and ways to get a running start.
What in your life is important enough to you to rouse yourself for? Are other relationships starting to suffer? Energy not there for favorite hobbies or activities?
Sparking creativity and mustering motivation when bored to death can seem impossible. But what is your alternative? Give into the boredom and let what little life is left in you get seep out?
What works for you? What do you do to jump start either your creative juices or your motivation?
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