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By Lewis George
If you feel tired, lethargic, or unmotivated at work, it could be time to consider the possibility that you have been in the wrong job for too long.
Perhaps you don't have any passion for your job anymore, or maybe it feels like something else is missing from your life—all of these things can leave you feeling unfulfilled and unhappy in your career. But before throwing in the towel on a job that just isn't doing it for me anymore, I decided to do some research into what signs might indicate that it's time to move on. Here are five reasons why it might be time to move on:
If you're using a lot of mental, emotional, and physical energy to complete tasks at work, it could be a sign that your job isn't the right fit.
You may be in the wrong job if you're using a lot of mental, emotional, and physical energy to complete tasks at work.
If you're not using your strengths on a day-to-day basis and instead feel like you're wasting your time or just going through the motions, it's time to find a new job!
If you can't see the point in what you do each day then chances are good this isn't the right fit for you.
If there aren't any other team members around that share similar interests with yours and/or who inspire or motivate you by their example (even if they have different responsibilities), then chances are good that this isn't the right fit for helping keep things interesting either.
If you find yourself wallowing in negativity while on the clock, it might mean your job isn't the right fit for you.
If you find yourself wallowing in negativity while on the clock, it might mean your job isn't the right fit for you.
It's not uncommon to have a bad day at work. But it could be time to reconsider your career path if you're constantly feeling unhappy and unproductive in your job.
If you're frustrated and angry about everything that goes wrong at work, or if your mental health suffers from working in an environment that doesn't suit who you are as a person—all of these are signs that there's something wrong with being in this particular role (or company).
Consistent feelings of being overwhelmed and overworked can lead to an increase in stress hormones like cortisol.
Chronic stress is linked to a host of illnesses, including heart disease, depression and weight gain. Cortisol is a hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress. It helps you deal with difficult situations by increasing blood sugar and suppressing the immune system so that you have more energy for “fight or flight” responses. But this process can cause serious problems if it continues long-term — especially when your body isn't given plenty of time to recover between stressful periods.
When cortisol levels are elevated consistently over time, it can lead to weight gain around your waistline (a sign of metabolic syndrome), high blood pressure and excess abdominal fat (which increases your risk for diabetes). This can also make it harder for your immune system to fight off infections or help heal wounds as quickly as it would otherwise — leaving you more susceptible to colds or other illnesses during stressful periods in your life.
A lack of passion can make it difficult to get moving on even the simplest of tasks.
I'm a big believer that you should do what you love. If you aren't passionate about your work, it can be hard to get moving on even the simplest of tasks. For example, if you dread going in to work and spend most of your time pushing things off until later because they seem like too much effort, then it's probably time for a change.
Here is how this cycle works: You don't feel motivated enough to get things done at work so there's no progress made and nothing gets done. Then you start procrastinating more often because there is no reward or satisfaction from something that isn't fun or interesting enough for you personally. Eventually, this leads down a path where performance suffers (due in part by poor efficiency) and job dissatisfaction sets in which eventually leads them toward quitting altogether!
If most mornings, you dread going into work because there are no positive aspects of your job to anticipate, it may be time to rethink your situation.
If you dread going into work every morning, it may be time to consider a change. It's not always easy to figure out whether or not a job is right for you. But if all of the positive aspects of your job are outweighed by the negative ones, then it's probably time to think about moving on from that position and finding one that offers more happiness.
Hopefully, this post has helped you decide whether or not your current job is the best fit for you.
If it’s not, it may be time to start looking for a new one. You don’t want to stay in an unfulfilling environment when there are so many other options out there!
If you’re still unsure about whether or not your current role is right for you, take some time to reflect on what makes each option appealing and decide which option would lead to greater happiness in life.