The hamster wheel of my life

[chelseafan123]

I feel like I'm only ever just making it through each day, or getting to the next task or obligation I have to do without much fun or rest in between. Is this normal?

Wake up (tired)
Sort breakfast
Attempt and fail to tidy up properly after breakfast
Commute
Work
Commute
Make dinner
Half hearted clean
Obligatory phone calls
Bed

Is anyone else feeling like this? I had a few social occasions last week and was resenting them because they ate into my window for sleep!

Yes! Very much so, I find a once a week treat is a good idea, to give you something to look forward to. I have tried to look for an alternative but bills have to be paid and chores always have to be done so I don't think there is one, without a lottery win. Mindfulness can also help, enjoy the commute etc rather than just do it, that sort of thing.

Me too!

Life becomes monotonous and tedious. Pretty much of is spent doing the same things over and over again.

This is why holidays (not annual leave but actual time away from the house) mean so much to me. Late evenings and holidays are the only time I relax.

To make life more bearable I;

Read/listen to music and enjoy the "quiet time" on my commute.

Accept housework will never ever be finished so no longer try to "out win" it

I am as organised as can be to help our family life flow much better

Do not committ to anything in the week day evenings - no phone calls etc etc

I also feel like this.

I am attempting to address it by getting up at 5 and exercising before work, and making sure I have 2-3 social activities a week.

I also asked work if I could go part time but they've said no.

I'm really disappointed about this so am looking for another job.