The joy of life is increasingly less

Vietnam
September 7, 2011 3:36am CST
Every day, I went to the company and work from morning to evening. Once home, I cook, then watch movies or read books. All days are the same. Sunday, I sometimes go out with friends or visit several sisters, brother. I feel the joy of life is increasingly less. I hardly know what to do besides worry about how to earn money for the family's life. Have you ever experienced this feeling yet? According to you, I need a change in life or not?
8 responses
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Sep 11
You don't actually have to have a change in life. All you need is the way you see life, it has to be positive. I think you already have it in your mind that your joy in life is increasingly less, that's why you are feeling that way. But , if you view that each day of your life is a precious one given by God, then you will always be happy as the day goes on and be thankful that you are still being given a chance to still live a day.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Sep 11
It is hard to enjoy life for some people though because no matter what they do, there is always some barrier holding them back from enjoying it.
• Vietnam
12 Sep 11
@Simplyd: You're right that we must thank to God for everyday we live. But I means that my life seems scale everyday. My activities are not rich like before. @Stephcjh: I don't really know which barrier held me back from enjoying life. Do you have any ideas about this? I always want to enjoy life everyday. I always thank to God because I have a real life. But I don'w know what I can do to make my life is more rich.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
12 Sep 11
Maybe your expectations on things are high that's why it's hard for you to find joy in life. Should you learn to love simple things and events they could already make you happy.
@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
8 Sep 11
I think I expected life to maybe be a little bit easier. I still enjoy life, but it's pretty hard some weeks because it feels like I never get a real break.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Sep 11
I never expected life to be easier but I did expect there to be some peace and kindness in it. I have yet to fully find it.
• Vietnam
12 Sep 11
@Cutepenguin: I'm too. I wish life is more easier. I really have much pressure now. And I'm trying to solve them. I think you're too busy with you life now. You should find how to arrange your works logically, in order that you can have more breaks. @Stephcjh: Why can't you find peace and kindness? I think they're two basic elements which need for life.
@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
7 Sep 11
yeah, i did and really took time to realize that, lol! then i tried finding things to keep my interest going like getting into a new hobby, softwares [photoshop, video editing], having time with my kids [more bonding moments], learning new recipes, etc. just try to keep your busy, have a positive attitude, and hopefully enjoy what you do.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Sep 11
I get bored with my life sometimes but I love to work online daily. I do enjoy that much.
• Vietnam
12 Sep 11
Keeping me busy! This advice is maybe well. But I don't know how long I can do that. I must keep my health for life. Moreover, the life is boring and being tired. Right?
@kingparker (9673)
• United States
7 Sep 11
That is boring and monotonous, don't you think? I had done the same for the past several years. Working harder, and trying to keep a stable earning for my pocket. At the end, some of that money gone, and some of that money is saved for the future. And for myself, many plans didn't come out true, and I am still the same old me. How boring is that?
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Sep 11
That is the very same way with me. I am not happy unless I am working my fingers to the bone online daily. Nothing else makes me happy anymore but I do try to find something but nothing works. I am just me.
• Vietnam
12 Sep 11
@Kingparker: What you said is right with me: boring and monotonous. Maybe because life is too hard. I must work to earn everyday for my life and my family. If feel life is boring and tired. However, I never want to give up. I still live and working. I only want to have a way to improve my status. @Stephcjh: I hope that you'll find a new way to improve your life. And If you want, you can share to me via messages here. Wish you're happy!
@haopee (493)
• Philippines
7 Sep 11
Hi again TK. I think the reason why you feel this way is because you over think your routine too much leaving no more time for spontaneity. Because you've been making it a habit to do similar things, then you grow easily bored of what you're doing. You don't need a life change, but what you need is to try to do something new. Sometimes the discovery of something we're unfamiliar of is all we need to reinvigorate our dull lives and restore our lost happiness. Try doing a new hobby. Read a book. Go to a pool and do some swimming. Get a puppy to take care of. Learn how to cook a new cuisine. Anything, just make sure it's something new.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Sep 11
I agree. If you ever find just one thing, any part of your day, that you do find some kind of enjoyment out of, live it up and take full advantage of it.
• Vietnam
12 Sep 11
I think I should go out much more. I should meet my friends or other people than I lie down at home to watch TV.
• Philippines
7 Sep 11
Yes I do experienced that. everyday I'm doing the same routine and it's making me old. I felt that I'm like a robot. You need to do something different. Maybe you havn't find yourself yet. try something new in your life. Something you haven't done before. Something you think that might change your life and makes you feel happy and contented. Provide what your body needs. If you're body feels like wants a change then make a change. Go out and explore. Go find yourself that makes you feel contented and happy even if you're doing already the same routine everyday. Remember when you are happy of what you are doing you won't be bothered or asking yourself if you are happy or not. Go experience the beauty of life. Experiment with it to satisfy yourself. Don't think that you have to be satisfied. Go find your satisfaction in life.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Sep 11
You got that right. I feel like a robot too. Same thing day in and day out no matter what.
• Vietnam
12 Sep 11
Idea about a robot is right and fun
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Sep 11
I know exactly how you feel. I have alot going on in my life and it is very hard for me to enjoy anything. Alot of things bring me down.
• Vietnam
12 Sep 11
How do you do to escape that status? I really want to know that. By the way, are you OK now?
• United States
12 Sep 11
Sometimes we do get into routines and that causes us to be less joyous. Same thing over and over can be dull and boring sometimes. I think it is best to evaluate how much you do and what maybe you can do to make a change.
• Vietnam
12 Sep 11
I should evaluate and arrange my life. Right? I think that I should think about why I feel bored and tired with my life. Reasons are from myself.