I've been trying to pinpoint the source of my recent unhappiness, but nothing in particular is wrong in my life. Work is good, money is good, I have friends, my relationship with my long term partner is solid enough without much turbulence. I think the problem is that nothing excites me anymore. I suppose I could go on a trip or something. But for what? It will be just another city or just another mountain - I've already been to enough of those to know what it's like. I could buy new things, which would keep me happy for a few days and then I'd be bored again. I have pets, and some of my friends told me it's time for me to have a kid. But I think boredom is a pretty bad reason to have kids. I don't want to feel this way and I want to find more happiness in the little things. Any advice? TC 450
Chase experiences. Go way off the beaten path and do things most people wouldn’t ever consider doing because they play it too safe.
Start a company
Burnout? Doesn't have to come just from work
Sounds like midlife crisis.
First of all I hear you. Second of all, settle in. From what I’ve found… the highs and lows of early career are exhilarating. The Pain is Loud, the excitement is Loud. But past that when you’ve done all that, the good things are mere whispers. Pay attention to the small gradual whispers of fulfillment and happiness and gradually head there.
May be have a side project? Or create some personal goal like working out or learning a new language or instrument? You should also visit a therapist just in case you are facing something undiagnosed. Have you though about getting another degree or learning a new subject. 🧐 At best you are bored, at worst you're depressed.
OP in the same boat, my suggestion is to just do it, even if it is a just a mountain or just another beach. This will give you a sense of accomplishment and that will bring momentary happiness.
u done all the normal stuff that ppl with avg TC do, have u done stuff that’s more for ur TC
Omg ! You sound exactly like me except for the TC. I think this also has to do with ADHD. DM me if you wanna talk but I gave myself a simple challenge - to finish one 200 page bestseller book. It’s kept on my nightstand and I have pledged that I won’t crib about being bored till I finish that book. I have only read 5 pages till now but it’s something I have put as a goal and until then, no cribbing about not having enough things to do.
You sound like depressed. Maybe take some antidepressants
My goodness, atleast ask him to visit a therapist.
Please don’t rush to pills as your first resort….