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Top business and career coaches from Forbes Coaches Council offer firsthand insights on leadership development & careers.

In today’s world of job hoppers and contract gigs, it’s rare to find someone who sticks with one employer for most of their career. However, there are still people who spend 10, 15 or even 20-plus years at the same job — and if you’re one of them, you might feel a little envious watching colleagues leave for new and exciting opportunities.

The reality is, there are still reasons to be excited for work every day, no matter how long you’ve been with your current company. You just have to rediscover your passion for the work.

We asked 15 members of Forbes Coaches Council how to renew your sense of motivation at the “same old” job.

All images courtesy of Forbes Councils members.

Members of Forbes Coaches Council share their insight.

1. Ask Yourself What’s New At Your Company 

There is always “new.” We just stop seeing it. In fact, we can re-interpret something new as “same old.” We imagine people’s positions on issues before they voice them. We imagine outcomes before projects even start. We end up creating what we anticipate. Let it be new. Bring a fully open mind. Notice what you have been making up. Notice what new doors open. Now dig in and go for it. – Maureen Cunningham, Up Until Now Inc.

2. Concentrate On Your Future 

Every professional should have a career plan that they are passionate about. Make sure your plan shows a clear path on how you get from your current role to your ultimate goal. Therefore, you should be motivated and inspired by where you are headed. Use that inspiration to become more enthusiastic about your current position. – Donald Hatter, Donald Hatter Inc.

3. Imagine Your Legacy 

Most things in life get boring after a while. It’s called hedonic adaptation. To find renewed motivation, you can look to the past and look to the future. Consider your historical impact. How have you made a difference? Acknowledge your contributions! Then look to the future. How can you leverage your past successes to create greater impact? Visualize the impression you’d like to create. – Deborah Goldstein, DRIVEN Professionals

4. Uncover The Deeper Meaning Behind Your Tasks 

It can be easy to forget why we do what we do at work. When checking something off the to-do list or clearing out emails, we often overlook the purpose of our jobs. Take some time and think big: How does your job support the company’s bottom line? Then, think small. Are you helping someone solve a problem? The work you do is valuable. Reminding yourself why can help you renew your motivation. – Charlotte Weeks, Weeks Career Services, Inc.

5. Think About How You Can Create Change 

Think about what’s going well or not so well in your department. What can you do to change or improve the situation? By creating small business assessments, you’re creating a special project that keeps your mind occupied while also ultimately driving results for the business. Not only are you renewing your motivation but you’re also adding more value to the business and your resume. – Joyel Crawford, Crawford Leadership Strategies, LLC.