Take This Quiz to Find Out Why You’ve Lost Motivation at Work
Test Question: When you see a successful career woman at work, what color eyeshadow do you think she wears?
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Pick the one you like best, then scroll down for the answer!
1. Rose White
Breaking promises, limiting yourself
You’ve long wanted to stand out at work and are willing to take advice from those ahead of you, putting in the same effort to replicate their success. You usually learn quickly, connect the dots well, and achieve impressive results. Over time, though, relying on imitation can make you lose sight of your own true goals. With your high expectations of yourself, you may overlook commitments or cut corners, telling yourself that as long as the goal is met, anything goes—just to ease your anxiety. Remember, your real strength isn’t imitation; it’s your remarkable perseverance and flexible thinking. When you set your sights on a goal, you can reach it with far less struggle. If you’re feeling frustrated now, it may be because you’ve been going against your conscience. Get clear on what you want, let your conscience guide you, and carve your own path to success.
2. Deep Ink Green
Chasing self-interest, forgetting your original purpose
At work, you genuinely like to serve and contribute, but material pressures have pulled you away from your original vision. You may have forgotten the early support others gave you and become focused only on your own gain, living in a self-centered way that leaves you tired and drained. When you pause to reflect, you wonder about your future—but the answer has always been within you. As you trust your own abilities and worth, your focus will shift from self-interest to service and giving back. Your perspective will expand, and life won’t just be about short-term wins but about a goal worth giving your all for. Believe you can achieve it—you truly deserve it.
3. Olive Yellow
Complacency, easing off the effort
When you started this job, you were full of enthusiasm—deeply interested in the work and the advanced skills it required, eager to make your mark. After many trials and successes, your skills improved and you learned the trends in your field, which may have led you to feel you don’t need to try as hard. Perhaps you’ve grown complacent or numb, and the freshness that once excited you has faded. Remember, your early passion didn’t come from status or authority; it sprang from your love of the craft, the form, the quality, and the expertise. Reawaken that genuine, proactive heart. Stay humble, and you’ll find each day becomes more meaningful. Returning to steady effort will reconnect you with your passionate self and help you rediscover many moving moments.
4. Dark Coffee Brown
Stopping learning, resisting collaboration
Deep down, you truly want to grow and strive, using every resource available to reach your goals. But along the way, you may compare what others gain with what you get and feel your efforts aren’t valued or rewarded. That can make you give up on unity and focus only on your own benefit. When your world revolves solely around your convenience, you’ll avoid anything that seems unfavorable to you—fueling conflict and tension within the team and making collaboration harder. To turn this around, sincerely choose to serve and care for others. Set aside selfishness, embrace teamwork, and aim for shared success. Be willing to go the extra mile to support and care for those around you. Through that process, mutual understanding grows, and success comes faster and more easily.