How to survive your notice period

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I'm 6 weeks into my notice period with another 6 to go. To say I'm demotivated wouldn't be a stretch, the days are very long.
I've had little to no interest in my role for about 6 months now due to how others and myself are managed, the workload and some other factors.
I'm still getting my work done albeit at a much slower pace and almost have a don't care attitude which is unlike me.
Anyone any tips on how to get the next lot of weeks in?... Unfortunately no leave left either.

I had a lengthy notice period in my last role and unfortunately had the added complication of certain people turning on me. It was quite unpleasant but also very hard to keep motivated.

I told one of the senior managers what was going on and his advice was invaluable - he said not to focus on them or the now but focus on my new role and do whatever I needed to prepare for that.

So I spent my last few weeks getting the priority work done, leaving the highest risk stuff in a good place. Instead of going above and beyond I put that energy into connecting with my new manager and new team. It was one of the best things I've ever done moving roles, and I've passed that advice on to people who have also taken it and set themselves up well for their new role.

I was completely moving organisations by the way so don't let that stop you reaching out to your new team.

Take a week off sick with 'covid' and then just get your job done, make no more effort than required and be glad there is an end in sight.

It is really hard. I'm in my notice period atm, and even with a hugely conscientious employer and lovely colleagues I am finding it really hard to keep my brain focused on tasks that are slipping away from any meaning in my life. Especially when working from home (am on lunchbreak right now, but even when at my desk it is such a struggle.

I also wfh and I think that is making it harder so you really are not alone there!
I used to be able to be so focused on tasks but now I seem to not care either which is never happened in any other role. I just keep thinking oh well sure what's the worst that'll happen they let me go early...
Not sure if you're finding the same but because my notice is so long it feels as though I'm not actually leaving? Like it's as if everyone has forgot and there's no gradual handover of my work to give the person that's taking over time to adjust or ask questions.
If it were the other way round and I was in charge I'd say look x is going, now is the perfect time for you to see these processes and ask any questions. Although guess it wont be my problem in a couple of months time!

I'm at a similar point to you through a 3 month notice period. Managers have dragged their heels and have made no progress in even advertising my job. I do think the long notice period has removed all sense of urgency. I swing between feeling delighted that I no longer have to care about the endless poor decisions and incompetence, to frustration that this potentially valuable time for handover has been wasted. I relate to the sense of a lack of meaning / motivation / investment.

I've focused my energies on preparing a detailed written handover, and putting all my work into a very high level of order. The days are still very long though...

Set up a countdown calendar. Any professional development / online learning you can do to make use of the time, if that is allowed? Or preparation for your next post? Even planning your new work wardrobe, if applicable!