Feeling unmotivated about your job only has negative implications for you and the people you work with. But before you call it quits, these four job motivations will help you see how you can fall in love with your work again.

Your job sucks. From the moment you wake up to the moment you walk out of the office, all you’re thinking about is how much you hate your job and how ready you are to hand in your two weeks’ notice.

Feeling unmotivated about your job only has negative implications for you and the people you work with. But before you call it quits, these four job motivations will help you see how you can fall in love with your work again.

1. The last time you felt even remotely in sync with your company was the first day you walked into the office

Whether you feel out of place with the personalities of your colleagues, or are in disagreement with your company’s core values, the structure of your company has negative effects on the long-term satisfaction of your job.

Bring back the love

Although there isn’t much you can do about your company’s core values, there are a few things you can do to swing your current state of mind. Starting by searching for a common ground with your colleagues.  Listen to their ideas and give solutions where you can. If your boss is the reason you’re unhappy, try and learn from colleagues who get along with him. If all else fails, find out if you can be transferred to a different team.

2. The only thing more exciting than 5pm is scrolling through cute puppy images on Buzzfeed

We all know that passion fuels and motivates people to keep doing what they’re doing.  To a certain extent then, your job shouldn’t feel like a job. There should be aspects of your work that make you excited about it. If your paycheck is the only thing causing you to stick your job out, you’ve clearly lost your passion.

Bring back the love

Think back to what attracted you to your job in the first place. Review your responsibilities from a different angle. Sometimes the missing factor in job contentment is experience. By being patient and giving yourself time to learn and build your skill set, the love will grow. Alternatively, think about how you can turn your true passions into a new career.

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3. You’re such an asset to the company that by now you should’ve been honoured with a lifetime award.

However, not even a Noddy badge has come your way. It’s easy to grow to dislike your job if your efforts go unnoticed. Even if you’re content with your salary, being acknowledged or rewarded for your outstanding performance goes a long way towards allowing you to thrive.

Bring back the love

Instead of sulking and making everyone else feel just as miserable, have a conversation with your manager. Produce concrete examples of instances you’ve delivered beyond what’s expected of you. Showing that you were not recognised for doing something great will ensure your boss’s antennas are on high alert next time.

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4. You’re pretty sure you can give your boss a good run for his money

But despite never missing a deadline and delivering far beyond what’s expected of you and even befriending the HR manager, you’ve never been considered for a promotion. A feeling of not growing and moving forward in your career can start making you view your job as a dead end, resulting in dissatisfaction.

Bring back the love

If you’re not getting any higher, try making a lateral move instead. Start by developing new skills or learning more about a different department. Not only will you improve your skill set, you’ll also increase your value as an employee, and you’ll think differently about your new position and responsibilities.

Finding happiness at work is important for your overall well-being. If all else fails, browse Careers24 job portal to find a job that will bring the contentment you seek.