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When Fun Becomes Work (and How to Get it Back)

When Fun Becomes Work (and How to Get it Back)

Intrinsic motivation in midlife is the key!

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Deborah Heiser
Dec 14, 2023
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Have you ever had that sinking feeling when your favorite thing starts to feel like...duty? Think about reading. I remember years ago devouring page after page in book after book. Now, even picking up a book feels like a chore. After all of my emails and work-related reading, I feel like I need a break.

But why? Turns out, it's all about motivation. The…

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