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so, I'm 30 in a week. I really thought by this point I'd have something figured out. I make enough so I don't have to worry about bills, have a few creative projects on the go, in good shape (not brilliant, but I look after myself), eat right and moderately, don't have any bad vices, don't smoke, drink occasionally, no drugs, in a long-term relationship...
So why do I still feel unfulfilled?
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>>17817418
Impossible to tell, because people find fulfillment in different places. For some it's job, for some family, for some religion, life experiences, hobbies, etc. Obviously you just haven't found yours, so keep looking and refuse to settle even if life is somewhat good right now.
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>>17817418
Dunno m8. Do you think nobel prize winners don't have their regrets?
At 24, fulfillment as some perfect destination just seems a little bogus. Do you think you will be frozen in the emotional state of fulfillment when you get there? I've always felt that it's just a bunch of disconnected feelings of validation, and achievement. That it might just be the ability to reflect on your life and be glad.
My buddy tells me he wants to enjoy life without expectations about it. Easier said than done. But it sounds like a good idea.
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>>17817418
Satisfaction and pride in oneself come from working towards your goals
Whatever you're working towards isn't right for you or you've given up. Remember, satisfaction and motivation are the result of working TOWARDS your goals, not accomplishing them. This is why the self help books are all bullshit selling motivation as a roadblock or the key to happiness- they know you'll never get there because there's no such thing as happiness other than satisfaction and feeling good about working towards your goals
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>>17817418
Because you are human, we take, we consume, we satisfy ourselves, and then we want more. It never ends.
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>>17817418
You aren't doing what you were made to do. That's different for everyone but the only happy people are those who have found their purpose what's yours? Why do you get up in the morning?
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>>17817418
Routines are good as a baseline, but maybe you aren't getting enough variety in life. Has anything outstanding or noteworthy happened to you in the last week? month?
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>>17817418
>have a few creative projects on the go
You need to either trim or amalgamate your creative projects so that you have one life goal, as long-term creative pursuit.
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