Starting something new feels brilliant, doesn’t it?
You’ve got fresh notebooks, big ideas, a fresh playlist, and huge “new chapter” energy. Everything feels exciting…until it doesn’t.
One morning, you wake up, or perhaps one evening when you get home from your day job, the energy isn’t there. The magic, excitement, buzz has gone. Your shiny new project, hobby, job, or goal now feels suspiciously like the dull, monotonous work you were hoping to leave behind. Perhaps boredom is starting to creep in.
So how do you keep going when the novelty fades and the routine sets in?
1. Accept That It’s Normal
First off, believe it or not this happens to a lot of people. New jobs, hobbies, projects and even relationships have that dip in energy levels and interest. The brain loves novelty, but once the sparkles fade, you’re left with the slightly less glamorous stuff: the repetition.
Don’t panic. The dip doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’ve moved past the honeymoon phase and into the part where real exciting growth can happen if you just stick at it.
2. Shift From Excitement to Curiosity
When excitement fades, curiosity is your best friend. Instead of chasing constant motivation, start asking:
- What could I do differently today?
A different approach, or a new way of doing a previous task could reignite that spark. - What can I learn from this?
Learning, keeps your brain motivated. Even a short lesson learned can lift the energy levels. - What can I do to make something more of a challenge?
Something too easy can be really hard to do.
Curiosity turns routine into exploration and that’s a great way to keep your brain engaged in a project, hobby or even a job.
3. Find Tiny Wins in the Familiar
Find small wins and rituals that make the process enjoyable again. It’s not about fireworks, it’s about keeping those embers glowing.
- It could be a dose of fresh air, either in a morning before you start or when you get in from your day job to lift those energy levels. A 5 to 10 minute walk around the block can do the trick.
- Put your favourite tracks on, the ones that give you an immediate lift in mood.
- Maybe it’s the satisfaction of ticking one box off on your to-do list.
4. Revisit Your “Why”
When things get dull, it’s easy to forget why you started.
Take five minutes to reconnect with your original reason. Write it down. Stick it somewhere visible.
“I’m doing this because I want to feel proud of myself.”
“I’m learning this skill because it will open new doors.”
“I’m doing this because I want to change the direction I was heading in”
A reminder of your purpose can reignite the motivation that’s slipped quietly out the back door.
5. Give Yourself Permission to Evolve
Sometimes we lose interest because we’ve changed or grown. What excited you six months ago might not fit anymore and you know what, that’s okay.
Adjust your goals. Refresh your plan. Let the next version of you take the lead.
Final Thought 💭
The novelty might fade, but your progress doesn’t have to.
Keep showing up, stay curious, and let your motivation shift from sparkly and new to steady and grounded.
You don’t need constant fireworks, you just need just enough glowing embers to see the next step.
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