Why is it boring at work and how to deal with it

1. You stopped challenging yourself

Maybe you hate your boss, your colleagues, or your industry. You may have even tried to change something, but nothing worked. And what happened next? You have given up.

In psychology, this state of resignation to unpleasant conditions without trying to do anything is called learned helplessness.

"But I can't just go and find something else!" - you say. Learned helplessness speaks in you. Why not? Think - why not?

When we stop challenging ourselves, we stop developing.

And you don't even have to hate your job for that. Maybe you are just too well versed in your field. Then a similar situation arises: you stop developing.

What can be done to avoid this?

Reimagine your work regularly.
Diversify your activities.
Constantly learn something new, work-related.
Set yourself new goals.

2. You do not have a clear vision of your goals

It doesn't matter what you aspire to: create your own brand, become the best specialist in your field, or just raise your children - you need a clear idea of what drives you.

If you don't have one, come up with one. People are not born with a ready-made set of goals and desires. Ask yourself what you want from life, how you want your future to be. Just don't say, "By February 15, 2023, I want to start my own company." This sounds absurd. Just try to figure out which direction you want to go.

Understand what you are striving for and remind yourself of this every day.

If you change, your aspirations will change with you. But whatever you do, never live aimlessly.

It's boring at work? You yourself are to blame. Not your boss, not the economy, and not your hopeless city, but you.

It was you who stopped developing, you forgot about your dreams, you became lazy, you gave up. Only you yourself can say no to boredom. And for this you need to start acting.