It’s Inevitable To Feel Unfulfilled From Time To Time, But Here Are Some Concrete Reasons Why You Might Be Struggling With Feelings Of Emptiness
This may seem obvious, but feeling fulfilled and satisfied with life 24/7 is practically impossible.
Every once in a while, many of us get this kind of emptiness feeling, where we feel as if we haven’t done enough in our lives or don’t know which direction we want to go in.
While it’s totally normal to experience this from time to time, there is usually something going on in our lives that ultimately leads to us feeling empty or incomplete. When we struggle to detect those issues, we start to second-guess ourselves or blame ourselves for things we cannot change.
So, instead of wasting your time doing that, here are some reasons why you may feel some emptiness in your life to give you a little peace of mind.
You struggle to know who you are
Often, when we become super invested in our relationships or jobs, we lose our sense of self. It becomes really easy to put on a ‘front’ all the time and put on a mask every day, hiding who you really are.
You may want to take some time to ‘unplug’ and take a break from it all. Take a day off work, log out of social media, and go on a solo adventure. Remember what it is that makes you well, you.
You can’t find balance
One of the best ways to feel satisfied in life is by maintaining a good balance. For instance, if you struggle to balance time and energy for work, your family, friends, relationships, self-care, and hobbies, you’re not going to be able to feel great about your situation.
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Of course, balancing all those elements of your life is easier than it sounds, but taking time to carve out better daily routines and schedules to get all the essentials in will help you feel better about your day-to-day life.
You spend too much time on social media
One of the easiest ways to make yourself feel bad about yourself and what you’re doing with your life is to spend hours of your day on social media, comparing yourself to influencers and celebrities.
I get it; social media is an extremely easy trap to fall into. But when you spend so much of your day comparing your life to people whose literal job is making their life look as fabulous as possible online, you’re bound to start feeling pressured to do more with yourself.
You haven’t found or pursued your passions
Something that makes life worth living is passions and hobbies. If you don’t know what yours are or don’t have time to pursue them, no wonder you’re feeling empty! This also goes back to not carving out enough time for yourself, as when you don’t have enough free or alone time, you won’t have the opportunity to pursue your passions.
Whether it’s playing an instrument, participating in a sport, or performing on a stage, find a way to bring your passions back into your life, even if it’s in small ways each day.
As scary as feeling empty or unfulfilled may be, and although it may come and go, I promise you, it won’t last forever. Continue to look after yourself and make time for yourself, and eventually, you’ll figure it out.
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