{"id":18946,"date":"2020-06-26T23:42:28","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T15:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=18946"},"modified":"2022-03-21T14:47:36","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T06:47:36","slug":"rekindle-work-passion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/rekindle-work-passion\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Rekindle Your Passion for Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gallup.com\/poll\/165269\/worldwide-employees-engaged-work.as\">study<\/a> conducted by Gallup, only <strong>13%<\/strong>, or <strong>one-eighth of employees<\/strong> across 142 countries are engaged at work. This means if you are reading this now, there\u2019s a high chance that you\u2019re <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/monday-blues\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">not enthusiastic about your job<\/a>, much less passionate about it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately though, there is hope for those of you who are tangled in such a rut, especially if you are one of those who used to cherish what you do but have somehow lost your way. If you are one of those who would like to recover that long-lost devotion to your work, read on to find out how.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/finding-passion\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 10 Things You Should Know About Passion (And How To Find Yours)\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">10 Things You Should Know About Passion (And How To Find Yours)<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/finding-passion.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-17992 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/finding-passion.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">10 Things You Should Know About Passion (And How To Find Yours)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t'Passion' is a word so excessively used and almost always blindingly paired with work, that if you actually...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>1. Get to the root of the problem<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re having problems dragging yourself out of the bed for work every other morning,<strong> the first step is to admit that you\u2019re no longer as passionate<\/strong> as you used to be. Similarly, if you are having bad days at work every other day, you might have a problem. That said, this is nothing to be ashamed of.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of lamenting over it on your Facebook feed, sit down and <strong>reflect upon what might have caused you to have these issues with work<\/strong>. In order to change for the better, you must first examine what are the things that seem to be going wrong at work <strong>or even within yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re clear what the root of the problem is, you can<strong> start making little changes<\/strong> to yourself and your work environment to get over this difficult phase of your career.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/rekindle-passion-for-work\/root-of-problem.jpg\" alt=\"root-of-problem\" width=\"800\" height=\"603\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Pick apart the problem<\/h3>\n<p>Start by journaling about your work at the end of each day to help you sieve out patterns about your work life. For all you know, you might be engaging in a spiral of <strong>self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviours that drain some of your energy<\/strong> away each time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/balancing-stress-productivity\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: How to Counter Stress and Create Productivity for Entrepreneurs\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Counter Stress and Create Productivity for Entrepreneurs<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/balancing-stress-productivity.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-18471 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/balancing-stress-productivity.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">How to Counter Stress and Create Productivity for Entrepreneurs<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEvery morning, I open my eyes filled with a singular determination to achieve more. Expand my business, pen...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The problem may be caused by repressed anger about your job. Writing about it helps you <strong>vent your frustrations <\/strong>and<strong> keep your stress in check<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you need a more structured way of journaling, do go through the fundamental <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/rekindle-career-passion_b_3491755\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">steps<\/a> that psychiatrist <strong>Dr. Judith Orloff<\/strong> recommends in her book \u2013 <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/\/gp\/product\/1400082161\">Positive Energy: 10 Extraordinary Prescriptions for Transforming Fatigue, Stress and Fear into Vibrance, Strength and Love<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Are you sabotaging yourself?<\/h3>\n<p>An all-too-common phenomenon is the fear of success where <strong>people find excuses not to accept new challenges because they are afraid to change<\/strong>. Ask yourself if you\u2019ve missed out numerous opportunities for you to take one step up in your career because of such an irrational fear.<\/p>\n<p>If you realize that the problem actually lies with your doubts about your own capability, <strong>work them out<\/strong> and you just might get the much needed self-actualization to feel passionate about your work once more.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Find new meaning<\/h2>\n<p>One possibility as to why you are no longer passionate about your work could be that what lured you into it ten years ago <strong>no longer attracts you now.<\/strong> This is not unusual since <strong>our priorities change as we enter different phases of life<\/strong>. Nevertheless, there are many aspects of work which one can be passionate about.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, a web developer may start off his or her career with a specific interest in the programming of web pages, but gradually switch to become a trainer for future developers. The love for web development remains, but the focus has now shifted from doing the actual developing to imparting knowledge and experience to new bloods.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/rekindle-passion-for-work\/find-meaning.jpg\" alt=\"find-meaning\" width=\"800\" height=\"781\"><\/figure>\n<p>In other words, <strong>work can form new meanings as people take on different roles<\/strong> within their field of expertise.<\/p>\n<h3>Find your new love<\/h3>\n<p>Consider then, what are the things that you value now? Are you now thinking about how you can apply your top-notch skills to make a difference in other people\u2019s lives? Maybe you have a fix for an industry-wide problem and you feel that you are obliged to plug the gap by promoting the solution.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re still not sure what missing in your work right now, <strong>experiment with different areas of your work to find out <\/strong>which aspect of it keeps you enthusiastic and motivated.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Think long-term<\/h2>\n<p>In every job, there are bound to be the things we love to do and the things we loathe. Unfortunately, in many instances, <strong>the latter takes up a significant portion of our time and energy<\/strong> in our day-to-day work.<\/p>\n<p>We all have our paperwork and housekeeping to deal with, and we often engage in \"fire-fighting\", or the dealing of <strong>urgent matters at hand and the handling of crises as they occur<\/strong>. When such \"fire-fighting\" phase is sustained for too long, we typically experience a burnout.<\/p>\n<p>The solution is to realign our purpose and role in our job and <strong>not be too caught up by these miscellaneous issues that do not form the core of your work<\/strong>. It helps if we are able to recognize the long-term vision or goals which we are trying to achieve.<\/p>\n<h3>View under a different light<\/h3>\n<p>Instead of mindlessly clearing the monotonous tasks which we are obliged to do every day, think about how these hassles relate to the long-term goals.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/rekindle-passion-for-work\/view-differently.jpg\" alt=\"view-differently\" width=\"800\" height=\"630\"><\/figure>\n<p>Once you can understand that these are the <strong>stepping stones to what you truly want to achieve and love doing<\/strong>, you will find that such suffering is not only more bearable, but even pleasant to endure.<\/p>\n<p>This is when you regain your passion for your work to help you see that the <strong>small stuff are not worth sweating over<\/strong> and not allow them to puncture your passion further.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/inspirational-workspace-creative-setups\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Inspirational Workspace: 60 Awesome Setups, Vol. 3\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Inspirational Workspace: 60 Awesome Setups, Vol. 3<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/inspirational-workspace-creative-setups.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-10342 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/inspirational-workspace-creative-setups.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Inspirational Workspace: 60 Awesome Setups, Vol. 3<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWe spend most of the day in front of our computers. This is where all the works get...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>4. Delegate<\/h2>\n<p>An alternative way to deal with the stuff which you hate to do is to delegate them to <strong>other people in your team who may otherwise do a better job<\/strong>. This will be easier if you are a boss yourself and have a couple of subordinates at your expense to<strong> handle those <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/essential-boring-tasks-freelancers-hate-doing\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tedious and menial tasks<\/a><\/strong> like forms, filing and other administrative matters.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re working solo as a freelancer of sort, you might consider <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/hiring-freelance-contractors\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hiring part-timers or contract <\/a>employees<\/strong> to help you manage your accounts, for instance.<\/p>\n<p>Note that delegating work also means that you are <strong>transferring some of your responsibility<\/strong> to people who are probably less familiar with the work than you are and are thus <strong>more prone to mistakes<\/strong>. But you will be able to distribute your workload and <strong>channel your energy to work that matters more to you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/survive-office-7-more-tips-for-moving-up-corporate-ladder\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Survive Office: 7 (More) Tips For Moving Up Corporate Ladder\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Survive Office: 7 (More) Tips For Moving Up Corporate Ladder<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/survive-office-7-more-tips-for-moving-up-corporate-ladder.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-10842 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/survive-office-7-more-tips-for-moving-up-corporate-ladder.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Survive Office: 7 (More) Tips For Moving Up Corporate Ladder<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWe spend about a quarter of our life working. Other than choosing a job that provides food on...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Teamwork<\/h3>\n<p>For the rest of you who work in a team and do not have the luxury of having employees under your charge, discuss with your supervisor or team members on how best to <strong>utilize your strengths <\/strong>by delegating what you\u2019re weak at to other members.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/rekindle-passion-for-work\/teamwork.jpg\" alt=\"teamwork\" width=\"800\" height=\"579\"><\/figure>\n<p>True, it still depends on the <strong>complex group dynamics and the amount of trust<\/strong> the team members have for each other, but there\u2019s no doubt that any teams will function better if each of the members are able to <strong>contribute by doing what they do best<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>When you sell the idea in this manner, the team will more likely to buy it and work something out. There will still be certain tasks that nobody likes doing, but at least it should, hopefully, now go to the people who are better at them and <em>dislike them least<\/em>!<\/p>\n<h2>5. Take a vacation<\/h2>\n<p>Even if you love your work to bits, you are not invulnerable to the physiological and psychological effects of stress. Prolonged stress <strong>depletes the resources<\/strong> in your body, weakens your immune system and eventually manifests itself in <strong>physical illnesses and mental breakdowns<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s hard for anyone to keep up with what they enjoy doing if they are in poor health, and such lack of energy and motivation will gradually lead to a loss of interest for their work.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/tips-to-simplify-work-life\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 8 Tips to Simplify Your Work life\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">8 Tips to Simplify Your Work life<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/tips-to-simplify-work-life.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-13435 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/tips-to-simplify-work-life.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">8 Tips to Simplify Your Work life<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMany of us are overwhelmed with work and forget about other important commitments in our lives. We have...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Rest up!<\/h3>\n<p>Like anyone who has fallen sick, the logical solution is to <strong>get plenty of rest to recharge yourself<\/strong>. Take your mind off work for a period of time with an actual vacation (and don\u2019t check emails during the trip!). Even successful people <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/successful-people-vacations_n_3941344\"> swear by regular vacations<\/a> and value the time spent away from work.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/rekindle-passion-for-work\/relaxing.jpg\" alt=\"relaxing\" width=\"800\" height=\"724\"><\/figure>\n<p>Nevertheless, vacation for vacation\u2019s sake is not advisable, so you still need to ensure that rest is acquired (some vacations can be <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theworkasmeditation.com\/relationship-and-family-issues\/has-your-vacation-become-a-source-of-stress\/\">stressful<\/a>) and that <strong>you emerge more energetic and not worse off after the trip. <\/strong>Here are <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/5-steps-managing-stress-free-142128466.html\">5 simple tips<\/a> to help steer you in the right direction and rejuvenate yourself.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Challenge yourself<\/h2>\n<p>On one end of the spectrum, you can get too stressed out by work that you start losing your passion for it. At the other end, work can get too routine that you no longer find it interesting. The key then, is to find <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/freelance-designers-balance-work-life\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the right balance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As positive psychologist <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/intl\/articles\/199707\/finding-flow\">Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi<\/a> puts it,<strong> the optimal state of mind <\/strong>is attainable when the challenge is just right \u2013 neither too difficult nor too easy. Also known as  \"flow\", this state of mind is when one can <strong>be completely focus and thoroughly enjoy the task assigned<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Remember back in the day when making an illustration or creating a blog post made you lose track of time? At the end of the process, you come out with a deep sense of satisfaction with a masterpiece well done? If you\u2019re longing to get \"in the zone\" with your work once again, then try <strong>to find ways to raise the bar.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/ways-to-impress-your-boss\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 8 Legit Ways to Impress Your Boss\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">8 Legit Ways to Impress Your Boss<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/ways-to-impress-your-boss.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-15973 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/ways-to-impress-your-boss.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">8 Legit Ways to Impress Your Boss<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tApart from working hard, having the right technical skills, and always achieving all your work goals, there are...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Mix it up<\/h3>\n<p>Many a time, people start getting tired of what they do because they keep doing the same thing over and over again. You realize you are just going through the motions and your work loses meaning. You can stimulate your mind a little by just <strong>breaking away from these routines to explore and experiment <\/strong>with different ways of doing your job.<\/p>\n<p>Try to think about how you can <strong>improve certain areas of your work or even your organization <\/strong>and see if you can get back some enthusiasm. Alternatively, try asking your boss for new projects and assignments or seek them out yourself if you work alone.<\/p>\n<p>Unless you prefer taking it slow with your career, <strong>don\u2019t let the fear of success hold you back from taking up new challenges<\/strong>. Often times you do not even have to wait until you complete them to feel the satisfaction. The kick and curiosity you have when dealing with something novel might just be enough for you to restore your passion for the job.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Draw strength from the community<\/h2>\n<p>Once you start losing interest in your work, you keep to yourself more and that lack of social interaction makes you feel even worse about your job. Instead of shutting yourself out, <strong>make that extra effort to talk to the people around you<\/strong>, including folks from other departments in your organization or anyone else within the industry.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/topic\/all-gbj-headlines.aspx\">Developing friendships<\/a> at work <strong>translates to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kentblumberg.typepad.com\/kent_blumberg\/2007\/03\/the_elements_of_4.html\">happier workers<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/productivity-vs-productivity-tools\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">better productivity<\/a><\/strong>. If you currently do not have a close friend at work whom you can confide in about your loss of passion, engaging in networking may help you get one.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/freelancers-why-join-online-forums\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 8 Reasons to Join Online Forums for Freelancers\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">8 Reasons to Join Online Forums for Freelancers<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/freelancers-why-join-online-forums.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-10774 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/freelancers-why-join-online-forums.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">8 Reasons to Join Online Forums for Freelancers<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAsk any seasoned freelancer about their experience with online forums, and you'll likely hear enthusiastic endorsement. Even those...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Networking for buddies<\/h3>\n<p>Networking with people in the organization or even the industry can also help you regain your passion in several other ways. For one, nothing will energize you more than having deep conversations with people <strong>who understand the predicament you are in<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/rekindle-passion-for-work\/work-buddies.jpg\" alt=\"work-buddies\" width=\"800\" height=\"495\"><\/figure>\n<p>Chances are that your friends may have gone through what you\u2019re going through right now and may be able to provide the much-needed advice and encouragement you need.<\/p>\n<p>Others may even <strong>offer you opportunities to develop your talent<\/strong>, by providing projects or assignments that are not available in your current work situation.<\/p>\n<p>All in all, it always feels good to belong to a community where everyone is involved in the same work as you do and <strong>appreciate the established work culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Try seeking out individuals who <strong>hold positive attitudes<\/strong> to their work and those <strong>whom you know can offer you <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/building-brain-trust\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">insightful perspectives<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 they are usually the ones who have built extensive connections themselves!<\/p>\n<h2>8. Be a mentor<\/h2>\n<p>You might also have forgotten how dedicated you were when you first started. Not to worry though, since such memories will probably return when you\u2019re <strong>mentoring someone new about your work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>When you look at the young twenty-something with a certain eagerness in his or her eyes as he or she tries to pick up the ropes from you, you are bound to be reminded of your passionate self some years back.<\/p>\n<p>This is when you will find out <strong>what was it that made you took up the job<\/strong>. Once you are able to recognize the things that perk you up about your work, you can then create and seize opportunities that will help you repossess the enthusiasm you once. Suggest to your boss that you want to be the one introducing newcomers on the job.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/first-month-on-job-tips\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: First Month Job Mistakes: Top 10 Things to Avoid for New Employees\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">First Month Job Mistakes: Top 10 Things to Avoid for New Employees<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/first-month-on-job-tips.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-13839 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/first-month-on-job-tips.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">First Month Job Mistakes: Top 10 Things to Avoid for New Employees<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSmooth-sail your first month at work with these top 10 tips to avoid common job mistakes.\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>9. Be mentored<\/h2>\n<p>While serving as a mentor to someone junior can be a useful self-discovery tool, seeking mentorship from an experienced and inspirational person can even help you iron out that love-hate relationship you have with work. Such mentors should have <strong>gone through enough ups and downs in their career<\/strong> to be able to see your situation in a bigger picture than you may have.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/rekindle-passion-for-work\/be-mentored.jpg\" alt=\"be-mentored\" width=\"800\" height=\"499\"><\/figure>\n<p>With that, they have the gift of opening your eyes to see possibilities <strong>when you thought there were none<\/strong>. This is similar to what you may get through your networking efforts, except that with mentorship, the one-to-one sessions can be<strong> more in-depth and personal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>All it takes for you is to just arrange for an informal meeting with a role model at your workplace. Of course, you will need to fi<strong>nd someone trustworthy enough to reveal your work-related problems<\/strong> before you take him or her as your mentor.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Remind yourself what you really love<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes we tend to get too preoccupied with all our deadlines and \"fire-fighting\" that we just forget what draws us to our work in the first place. Just as we should always find time to<strong> smell the roses and appreciate the little blessings <\/strong>we have in our lives, we should also make it a habit to notice all the lovely things about our job.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/pursuit-of-happiness\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: The Pursuit Of Happiness (& How To Be Truly Happy)\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The Pursuit Of Happiness (& How To Be Truly Happy)<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/pursuit-of-happiness.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-18596 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/pursuit-of-happiness.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">The Pursuit Of Happiness (& How To Be Truly Happy)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWe are born with the instinct to find meaning and purpose in our lives and this search for...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Penning down anything good that happens to you at work is a good way to <strong>uncover all the things you might have taken for granted<\/strong> \u2013 anything from the freedom of freelancing, an outlet for your unlimited creativity in your designing projects, the ability to further develop your craft and even the idea of shaping the world through your works.<\/p>\n<h3>Take the time to reflect<\/h3>\n<p>At the end of each day, jot down anything that happened at work that made you feel good or proud of yourself. It could be when you presented your finalized design to your clients and realized how much it meant to you, or even that moment when <strong>you found the right words to express yourself in your writing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/rekindle-passion-for-work\/reflection-on-your-work.jpg\" alt=\"reflection-on-your-work\" width=\"800\" height=\"677\"><\/figure>\n<p>Keep track of your emotions at work for a period of time before you do a little reflection on these seemingly random events that brighten you up. 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