BERNAMA-DPA – Do you find yourself constantly watching the clock, eagerly waiting to shut down your computer and head home, craving something more fulfilling?
Are you feeling exhausted at work despite doing just the bare minimum? You might be experiencing boreout.
While burnout is often the bigger concern, boreout can be just as harmful to your job satisfaction and well-being.
Career coach Heidie Steinberger offers three key tips to help you break free from this slump and regain a sense of purpose at work.
1. SELF-REFLECTION
If you think you’re suffering from boreout, the first thing to do is to engage in meaningful reflection. Try to truly understand why you feel frustrated at work, Steinberger wrote in a post on Xing.
The expert recommended taking some time out of your day to actively write down what has been bothering you. Also try to figure out what motivates you at work, she said.
You need to be aware of your own needs before you can take further steps, Steinberger said.
2. TACKLE NEW CHALLENGES
It may be hard, but next, try to force yourself out of your comfort zone, the career coach said. She recommended looking for a challenging project, even if it doesn’t fit your profile.
Start by approaching your boss and ask them for new tasks, Steinberger said.
Trainings or workshops are another great way to give you new perspective and boost motivation, even if they are not primarily related to your field.
What counts is that you shake up your routine, according to Steinberger.
3. PLAN YOUR NEXT CAREER MOVE
If you simply can’t picture a future at your current job, it may be time to consider more drastic change, the career coach said.
Actively “taking the reigns” is important when planning your next career move, Steinberger said.
If you don’t want to leave the company, changing departments or applying for a different position could also be an option.
Whatever you decide, Steinberger recommended to make a plan that lays out your goals for the next six months.
