12 – You’ve Lost Your Motivation
Stress typically conjures up images of someone pulling their hair out in frustration, but a little bit of pressure can actually be a good thing. On the one hand, it can stimulate you to do what needs to be done; but on the other, it can also destroy any motivation you may have.
When that’s the case, and you feel helpless rather than just burnt out, or you’ve lost all passion for doing work you used to love, your stress has probably now escalated to depression.
If you’re no longer motivated to work toward your goals, you may start to feel distressed and troubled. Don’t ignore these feelings. It will only make the depression worse.
Depression is becoming increasingly common, perhaps due to increased awareness.
It could also be due to our ever more stressful lifestyles. It affects more than 260 million
people worldwide, so if your overwhelming stress has progressed into depression, know that you’re not alone, nor are you weak.
Be kind to yourself, practice self-care and mindfulness, and surround yourself with people
who love you even when you don’t feel like it, and consult with a professional,
such as a therapist or psychiatrist.
There’s no shame in asking for help. Everyone needs it at some point.
Remember that you deserve to live a happy and healthy life.
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