Is it normal to not be motivated at all and feel “brain dead” all the time? Just started with new company a month ago and I don’t have a spark. I didn’t on day 1 and 4 weeks later I am still bleh. Is that a sign?

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I experienced this when I started my last job. I had no will to live in my first two months! I was somewhat depressed and I really didn't enjoy the job or the people. I had a lot of pressure to just know everything from day 1, that usually puts me off and all my willpower was gone! Now I'm okay in the same job, don't give up, give yourself some time! Sometimes that's all you need!

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Time and I just taken it very slow tbh, 🐌 once I met more people I started being more engaged so human contact always lifts my mood If it's a person I vibe with. But I think the most important is that I started keeping the power to myself, didn't allow external circumstances to dictate my day, especially if I started the day on a good vibe! Also in time prople started trusting me with my job so I easily started having more freedom which is something I highly appreciate in the job! I hope this clarifies 😊

Sign to leave and pursue what you want. I am experiencing the same thing but not strong enough to move yet!! :(

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One month sounds like the “honeymoon phase” for sure. Maybe give it another whole month but I would suggest going with your gut instinct!

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It’s normal to feel like that sometimes but not all the time. It sounds like the position you’re in may not be the right fit for you. It’s something to consider… give it some time and see if anything changes, and if not, at least you have your answer.

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Thank you!

I get into ruts that last a while. However, I’m clinically depressed so that’s where most if not all of that is coming from for myself. Depression isn’t just tears and sadness, it can be total lack of motivation.

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Thank you for sharing. Sending you love! Lack of motivation is so hard!

I've battled those same thoughts. My advice would be to look at the people around you and also those above you -- ask yourself if you have any desire to be like them. In my case, that was a scary window to look through. After four months, I decided to leave the company. No regrets. Trust your gut on decisions like this.

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