Feeling Bored or Unengaged at Work? You're Not Alone.
Hi, I’m Dave Smith – The Ultimate Retirement Coach – and I talk to dozens of professionals every month who are secretly struggling with this exact feeling:
👉 You’re checking boxes, doing the minimum… 👉 The spark is gone… 👉 Even simple tasks feel exhausting.
This isn’t just a bad day. It’s the creeping sense of burnout, boredom, and something deeper: disengagement.
💡 Why Does This Happen?
Here are the Top 3 Reasons I see in my coaching clients:
1️⃣ Lack of Purpose – You’re no longer connected to the why behind your work. What once excited you now feels like routine.
2️⃣ Growth Plateau – You’re not learning or stretching. Stagnation slowly saps energy and creativity.
3️⃣ Future Fog – You don’t know what’s next. Without a clear personal or professional direction, it’s hard to stay motivated.
✅ What Can You Do?
It starts with awareness – and a few reflective questions.
I’ve created a simple 5-question worksheet to help you re-engage your energy and clarity. It’s the same tool I use with clients entering their “second act.”
📝 The Re-Engagement Energy Worksheet:
What part of your current role gives you energy – no matter how small?
What’s one thing you used to love doing, but haven’t in a while?
On a scale of 1–10, how excited are you about the future of your career? Why?
What skills or passions are you not using right now?
What would your “ideal day” look like if you could redesign just 10% of your workweek?
📌 Pro Tip: Don’t wait for permission to re-engage. Small changes lead to big momentum.
Whether you’re years from retirement or considering a new path, boredom is a signal—not a failure.
✅ Engagement is the fuel that makes everything else possible. Let’s get it back.