What are some reasons for apathy, aimlessness and lack of ambitions?

Question

and wanderings?

Answer 1

Lack of hope.

Usually alcohol or drugs.

Perhaps poverty and no perceived way out of ones circumstances.

Answer 2

Depression.
Boredom.
Helplessness.
Hopelessness.

All of those things tie in with a person's self esteem and self identity.

Being able to have your needs met first, and then having some positive motivating factors are very important.

That said, I think it also has to do with perception, predisposition and resilience. It is up to each individual to decide what to do with their life, regardless of the circumstances and there are no hard and fast rules. It seems like people often thrive or fail regardless of their circumstances.

Answer 3

Depression.

Apathy arises out of a sense of hopelessness. After all, why bother?
Aimlessness arises out of a sense helplessness. After all, why try?
A lack of ambition arises out of powerlessness. After all, it won't make a difference.

Answer 4

This is a common side effect of schizophrenia. It could also result from either fear or genuine distaste for the world.

Answer 5

A chemical imbalance of the brain

Answer 6

Low metabolism is the main reason.
Metabolism is controlled by how much exercise we do every day. No exercise, low metabolism, low attitude toward life.
High exercise, high metabolism, high attitude toward life.

Answer 7

Could be fear of getting involved and failing. When one is motivated, they have a sense of "I can do it" and thus try to obtain their goals without a defeatist attitude.

Answer 8

It's called adolescence

Answer 9

Inbreeding, and ritual scourging.