Anyone feel motivation reduce when age 40 above ? Especially after more than 2 decades of work? Any motivation after 40 care to share?

I have started exercising than resting at home drinking a bottle of beer infront of TV or computer screen. On weekends, i wake up as usual just to visit the wet market to feel the vibe of what life is that i have been lacking to experience while trying to plan activities to do in the afternoon on weekends; visiting a far shopping mall, go to a park etc, just to walk and see things i missed out.

Taking more supplement pills.

As for planning for retirement, trying to force myself to learn some handicrafts or cooking/baking as these activities take time and concentration so it would help if you start learning now so when the time comes, you have things to occupy the free-time.

I have retired and went to visit my uncle at Sarawak, my cousin who had depression told me that now you got freedom.

Totally get that. After 20+ years of working, it's easy to feel the spark fade. I think the key is finding small things that excite you again, new hobbies, side projects, even simple goals outside work. It’s not always easy, but it helps.

Yeah, I totally get where you're coming from. Hitting 40 and beyond, especially after two decades in the workforce, can really bring up questions about purpose and motivation. It’s not unusual to feel like the spark isn’t quite there anymore, priorities shift, energy levels change, and sometimes the work just doesn’t feel as meaningful as it once did.

For some, it could be a sign that a career change or shift in direction might be worth considering. I came across a couple of articles that might be helpful if you’re reflecting on this phase:

6 Signs It May Be Time to Quit Your Job

Smart Ways to Financially Plan for a Midlife Career Change(https://plannerbee.co/learn-personal-finance/fi...

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They don't offer quick fixes, but they do lay out some thought-provoking points that could help if you're looking to figure out what’s next or just trying to find a bit of clarity.