To be in neutral doesn't denote a lack of energy or motion.
It denotes a lack of engagement or deliberate direction or purpose in motion.
Many people are in neutral in their lives and don't even realize it.
They are not where they want to be in life but are not necessarily doing bad.
They will often say things to family and friends like; I can't put my finger on why I am just not really happy or I'm content with the life I have but I know I am supposed to be doing more with my life I just can't figure out what.
The primary reason people get to this point is that they mistake activity for productivity.
Because they are active whether it is at work or in the community with their marriage or even with personal development.
They are doing well and may even be advancing in their career but they are still not satisfied or fulfilled.
They are volunteering with charities that mean something to them but are still unfulfilled.
They would not be considered unhappy, disappointed or unsatisfied.
They just keep doing in an effort to fill a void.
There is one reason that no matter how much action they take or energy they spend trying to find "it", they won't because of one thing.
They haven't found their "why".
Meaning they haven't found the reason they were put on earth.
Finding your why gives purpose and direction to everything you do.
Whether you're doing it for one or two people, you're satisfied and fulfilled.
Whether you're doing it for free or getting paid a premium amount you put the same amount of energy into it.
This is not even something a person has to think about at this point because they know "why".
If you want to shift out of neutral you'll need to find your why.
How do you find your why? You find your why by doing some self assessment and answering some questions.
What do you love doing all the time? What are you known for that also excites you to give it to people?What do you want your legacy to be? Legacy doesn't have to be some earth shattering goal just one that keeps you motivated.
What are you known for? This is in relation to the thing(s) you love to do that people tell you touch them in a special way.
If you can get some answers to these questions it will help to solidify what your "why" is and keep you from just trying anything to feel fulfilled.
Instead you will know exactly what you need to do be fulfilled and put your life into "drive".
Eventually even Overdrive if you get into your zone and remove all barriers to success.