Loss of motivation at work — and why you shouldn’t ignore it
When Something in Your Work Feels Empty and Why Listening Is Not Optional
If you are feeling like you motivation at work is lost, it is not a given that it is burnout, and certainly not that it is a failure on your part. It’s a profound signal that meaning has shifted. This episode explores why listening to your honest feelings and thoughts as a signal really matters.
In this episode we cover:
How to recognize disconnection before it becomes burnout
Why motivation fades even when “nothing is wrong”
How listening, not drastic action, is often the first step
Contents
When meaning subtlely disappears
The exhaustion of adapting inside systems not built for you
Why this feeling doesn’t go away on its own
Small, significant movements that restore alignment
Becoming valuable without erasing yourself
Listening to your own intuition as an act of dignity
Key takeaways
Loss of motivation is information, not a personal flaw
You don’t need a plan, but you need to give yourself permission to listen
Small, aligned actions can reshape your role from the inside
Meaning fades when there’s no room to be fully human at work
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About this podcast
Dancing in the Dark is a personal podcast by Helene Christensen, founder of Eksakt.
It’s a space for reflections on transition, identity, creativity, and the moments where clarity hasn’t arrived yet.
This podcast is not about having the answers, but about staying present while something new is taking shape.
Host: Helene Christensen. Strategic storyteller, creative consultant, and founder of Eksakt
Helene is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is working internationally.
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Disclaimer
This podcast reflects my personal experiences, thoughts, and perspectives.
Nothing shared here should be understood as medical, or therapeutic advice.
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