As you say, it's motivation. So you need to figure out how to align motivation between what you're doing at work and your own motivations. Motivation isn't just

As you say, it's motivation. So you need to figure out how to align motivation between what you're doing at work and your own motivations. Motivation isn't just about technology you're using, it's about whether you're learning, how you feel about company's goals, and so on. So you could: * Switch to a more interesting project at work. * Find a new job that's more compelling. * Focus on second order motivations, like "I am making money to pay for food." This is harder. More here: https://codewithoutrules.com/2017/08/03/stay-focused/ https://codewithoutrules.com/2017/08/03/stay-focused/