Ep125: Motivation Monday: Why you're feeling blue at your job.
In this episode, Mei Phing discusses why feeling Monday blues at work can be attributed to two main reasons: a lack of clarity about your career goals and a skills gap. To overcome these challenges, it’s important to set clear career goals and assess the skills needed for your job.
Highlights
01:20 ๐ Many people feel Monday blues, while some are still excited about their jobs.
05:45 ๐ฃ๏ธ Lack of career clarity can lead to a lack of motivation and feeling stuck in your job.
09:30 ๐ผ Setting clear career goals and identifying the value you want to gain from your job can help overcome Monday blues.
14:10 ๐ฏ A skills gap, whether in knowledge, technical skills, or soft skills, can contribute to feeling frustrated and lacking confidence at work.
18:50 ๐ Assessing and improving your skills can help boost confidence and job satisfaction.
Key Insights
๐ Many individuals experience Monday blues, feeling unmotivated and unhappy about their jobs.
๐ฃ๏ธ Lack of career clarity and not knowing the end goal of your current job can contribute to feeling stuck and demotivated.
๐ผ Setting clear career goals and understanding the value you want to gain from your job can provide motivation and direction.
๐ฏ A skills gap, whether in knowledge, technical skills, or soft skills, can hinder job performance and lead to frustration.
๐ Assessing and improving your skills can help boost confidence, job satisfaction, and overcome the challenges of Monday blues.
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