Falling Out of Love with Your Career? Here’s What to Do.

When you started along your career path, you approached each day with enthusiasm and dedication. Your work made you happy and fulfilled.

But now, something isn’t right. You begin each day with apathy — or worse, dread.

You hate that something once precious to you has turned into a source of boredom or misery. You aren’t sure what to do.

Don’t worry. We’ll help you sort through these feelings — and figure out your next career move.

Get at the Root Cause

Before you take any action, you need to determine the source of your feelings.

Is it possible that another area of your life is suffering and impacting the way you view your job?

Are you feeling down, in general, these days?

If either is the case, it could be the cause of your career unhappiness. Addressing it could help you fall back in love with your work.

Important note: If you suspect depression or anxiety over significant money or other personal issues is sapping the joy out of your profession (or any other area of your life), it’s a good idea to have a candid conversation with your doctor or therapist.