5. Bring That Passion Back
Were you passionate about what you are working on at the start, but now you don't feel the same way?
Sometimes even the things we love can become mundane.
At this point, it becomes very important to remind yourself why you started it in the first place. Remind yourself about the pros of what you are doing, and this will help you get past the not so great parts.
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