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 😔 Many people feel Monday blues, while some are still excited about their jobs.

05:45 🛣️ Lack of career clarity can lead to a lack of motivation and feeling stuck in your job.

09:30 💼 Setting clear career goals and identifying the value you want to gain from your job can help overcome Monday blues.

14:10 🎯 A skills gap, whether in knowledge, technical skills, or soft skills, can contribute to feeling frustrated and lacking confidence at work.

18:50 📚 Assessing and improving your skills can help boost confidence and job satisfaction.

Key Insights

😔 Many individuals experience Monday blues, feeling unmotivated and unhappy about their jobs.

🛣️ Lack of career clarity and not knowing the end goal of your current job can contribute to feeling stuck and demotivated.

💼 Setting clear career goals and understanding the value you want to gain from your job can provide motivation and direction.

🎯 A skills gap, whether in knowledge, technical skills, or soft skills, can hinder job performance and lead to frustration.

📚 Assessing and improving your skills can help boost confidence, job satisfaction, and overcome the challenges of Monday blues.

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