What do you do when you lose all motivation?

Have you considered seeing a therapist?

This sounds like dysphoria or depression. Nothing wrong about having it except that it is terrible to suffer through. I’d look up the books “Man’s Search for Meaning” and “Feeling Good.”

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I personally don’t think why I do things. I just do it. To stay motivated, I like to use the law of attraction. I visualize what I want to happen, and it happens exactly as I visualize it. What gives me a sense of purpose is doing volunteering in which I help someone (can’t say why I help them bc I need to keep it confidential). That and I donate money to family members that are going through a tough time because of COVID. I have been for the majority agnostic, but I think developing a sense of spirituality is important. Even though I am not sure God exists, and I am currently considering going to traditional Latin catholic mass. Tomorrow I will start praying a novena (a prayer of 9 days for a specific intention. Novenas have worked so perfectly in the past which I found insane). I think the concept of God just makes moral frameworks make more sense. I find happiness in following moral frameworks in my work and personal life. And the possibility of Gods existence just makes it more meaningful I guess, though not necessary for a meaningful life. I have to say though, my volunteer work makes me much more happier, even though I don’t get paid for volunteer work, than my real job. Finding a hobby and possibly doing volunteer work will help you find more purpose on why you do things. Don’t depend on just a job and exercise to make you happy bc it won’t. 

Just wait for the pandemic to end man, it'll get better.

I feel you. This exact thing has been with me throughout this year. I just read my novels (this is the only thing I can do all day non-stop tbh), eat and sleep.

Until last week when I just asked myself a serious question: "Do you like being poor?" (I grew up - and I'm still growing up - in a lower middle class family in a 3rd world country. So yeah). It's very funny but this kinda did the trick for me (not fully because I still have my downtimes but way better than before).

So ask yourself a hard question. Try to visualize how you want your future to be, and tell someone about it. Tbh, having an accountability partner has helped me sooooo much.

Also, try to trace the roots of this feeling, it really helps. I found mine was because of so many rejections after the grind last year so now I'm trying to be more strategic about applications. Maybe yours is the same or it could be a family issue? Then see how you can work it out.

Just remember that something must click somewhere. Good luck!

oh I just go through the motions until I get fired then move on to the next shiny object

Getting your test levels checked first would be what I would do if I were you. 

Then the usual stuff really, diet and exercise. Meditation helps too. And quit the porn.

Godspeed 

I don’t think this is a bad thing. There will be phases in life where you are super driven to achieve something and than other phases where you just go through the motions and recharge. I’m at a going through the motions stage myself but at one point I was super driven during recruiting season. 

Hey man, I feel for you, we all do. You didn’t mention anything about relationships or personal connections. Don’t forget that humans are evolutionarily wired to receive a lot of fulfillment from being close with others and having loving friendships. Sometimes I just simply think about how nice it feels to have a good group of friends. The act of thinking about it alone makes me feel fulfilled. Something to consider for you too.