How Can I Overcome a Work Slump?  Dear Lifehacker, I've been
feeling discouraged at my job lately. My work isn't as good as
it used to be, my boss is on my case, and I just can't seem to
get excited about anything I'm doing. I love my job and want to
stick with it. Have any suggestions for how I can get my energy
and inspiration back to where it used to be?  Waning Work Ethic
Dear Waning, We've all been there, and it can be pretty
frustrating when you lose excitement about what you're doing.
For a lot of people, it's just because they're at the wrong job.
We've talked a lot about knowing when to quit your job and how
to apply for new jobs, but if you're just in a temporary slump
at a job you like, the solution isn't quite as clear. Here are
some things you can do to feel like your old self again.  Find
Out What's Causing Your Slump  The first step is finding out
what got you into this slump in the first place—it may have a
simpler solution than you think. Perhaps it's something going on
in your personal life