Like everyone else it’s been a hard few years, have small children, juggling paid work with housework with childcare with sleepless night with chronic illness etc etc. still managing to enter most days with a smile and be thankful for what I have but recently became aware of the fact that I have somehow in amongst everything become very serious(or possibly nonchalant) and no longer laugh, genuinely cannot remember the last time. I was away a few weekends ago with some female relatives and while we had a nice time I was aware just how there was no big laughter sessions or light jovial playful moments. Same in my relationship, years ago we would have had so much fun and enjoyment together but now while we still get on well and spend time together it’s never hurt your belly laughing. I do laugh with my children though, my son can make me laugh with his sillyness!
Am I depressed? Is this just a natural progression of life? Reflection of a few shitty years ?
i do believe that positive mindset impacts emotion and wellbeing so I do make a conscious effort to be thankful , I’m by no means down in the dumps or super negative everyday but just wondering how can I help find the joy in life again and not so flat or “meh”? Even that is difficult : depressing to write !! Any tips or suggestions welcome