To wonder about the futulity of life

[Theblackdogagain]

It's Sunday night. Tomorrow is Monday, I'll work and then do stuff and then work etc and the weekends are permanently sorting out the house and sorting stuff out. My children are amazing teenagers and just everything is an argurment or an eye roll. I feel like im always waiting for something and wishing my life away.
What is the point?

I'm a bit like that aswell,wishing time away but at the same time horrified how fast time flies. My life is not bad at all but just the kids stuff,it's all so mundane most of the time. I guess it's just about finding nice things to look forward to even if it's just sitting down in the evening to watch something you like

There isn't a point really. You're born, you live, you die and the aim is to get through it as best you can.

Read 4000 weeks

So why bother? I don't make or create anything. To help my mental health I finished a lego project I paused months ago and then wondered why did I bother, it's spending money on crap that I don't need.

I think this is why lots of people prioritise holidays. It's something to look forward to, experience then remember that reminds you it's not all drudge.

I'm not keen on holidays, I like my hobbies but have to remind myself of this.

Gratitude journals are probably a good idea, might try that.

Is there a normal (not celeb or super wealthy) life that you think is worthwhile?

Fwiw helping others is supposed to be the most likely action to lead to a sense of satisfaction with life.

While we do all the mundane, there are lovely moments and foundations for things being built.

I know it's a cliche, but I really think the answer lies in appreciating the little things. Stop and enjoy tiny moments of pleasure, if something bad happened you would long to return to this relentless ordinariness. Real happiness is very fleeting, contentment is attainable.

I plan something once a month to look forward to. A gig, going to see friends, night away. And I use Facebook as a diary so they all flash up on the momenories all the time .

It is relentless. I used to work four days and looked forward to just being able to walk my dogs at leisure and have a bit of time to myself. Since working full time I just think the days at work seem so long and everything is rushed afterwards. I don't seem to even benefit from the extra money - it all goes on teenagers needs. As others have said I try to appreciate the small things and have something each month to look forward to - a meal or lunch out, an afternoon tea with friends or a theatre trip.

There are some great evidence-based ideas at actionforhappiness.org

I think you're really on to something with the "doing something creative" idea by the way, but I wonder whether the Lego thing was unfulfilling because it didn't have any purpose at the end and just had to be dismantled again?

I found growing herbs and flowers from seeds in little pots very therapeutic - watching the amazing little changes day by day - and then enjoying using them in cooking.

Some other ideas - making something artistic (painting, macrame etc) to hang on your wall?

Making a blanket that could be donated for babies in hospital? ( if you have to learn to knit even better! that would cover another suggestion on the poster!)