Feeling Stuck

Over the past few months, I’ve felt directionless and demotivated by my work. I’m interested in the subject matter but demotivated by the direction from higher ups and the products I’m asked to produce as a lot of it feels like “make work” - which makes going to work and doing the work harder than it’s ever been.

I know many will say to seek out other opportunities but I did and my secondment was denied, which intensifies the feeling of being stuck. People around me feel the same and it’s nice to speak to colleagues and share our grievances but I need more than that.

Wondering if anyone has advice for getting out of a rut with work, any tips for at work and outside of work?

Thank you!