Everything in my life is messed up. Motivation works temporarily and I'm not suicidal but feel it's pointless to live like this. What should I do to feel hopeful?

I can't say I know what you are going through. But the point of life is to try and without continuing to try what else do we live for. We just have to keep moving on.

Change. Change something in your life. If you don't like how your life is or like how you are living it then change it. Think about what aspects you don't like and what aspects you want to change :)

Take every day for what it is, a new chance to work, improve, and live. Enjoy what is good as it comes, by living in the moment like this, we can become hopeful and work towards feeling "normal".

Keeping healthy and fit can help enormous amounts with staying happy. Taking care of yourself can make you feel better about yourself. Eating healthy, regularly exercising and having generally good hygiene can add another layer of hopefulness to your life and can keep you motivated for longer than you may feel right now. It's also good to track your progress getting fitter to see how far you've come. Finding a hobby is another good way to feel hopeful. Finding something you are passionate about can help you feel accomplished once you have gotten better at it and it is a good way to spend your time having fun and meet new friends.

If life was easy it would get pretty boring after a while. You say motivation only works temporarily, how about setting yourself smaller goals to achieve and work your way up. I wish there was a magic wand to make you feel better but it's just a matter of finding what best works for you.

I felt like that for a long time and I've seen many people in a similar situation. The most common reason motivation doesn't work is that it's not aligned to our purpose. It was certainly the case for me, when I pursued a career that made me feel like I'm wasting my time in a job that makes fair money, but is giving me nothing more, leaving me feeling like I'm wasting my life on Earth. I had a vague idea what my purpose is, but I haven't seen it as a sane career choice. When I connected to this purpose and found the courage to follow that purpose, my life got much better, I became more grounded, more sure of my worth, feeling in peace with myself and the universe. We're so drawn to the reality of paying bills and having our image in the society that we often forget who we really are. Breaking out from that is not easy. I had to stop lying to myself and had to be able to make the leap of faith, trusting that things will work out. I had to look where I was afraid to look. In an essence, I had to die as the old person and reborn as a new one. The most important thing I've learnt? Follow your soul, it already knows where it wants to go. In the end, it's pretty simple – just not easy.

Omg same ! :/ , but you should surround yourself by friends , family , a lot of people love you and you do belong to here in this world no one deserves to die , I hope your gonna be okay.

When you feel like crap, hang in there, and tough it out. You can focus on body needs first, and that can help you feel physically better. Igniting enthusiasm takes skill, and often this proceeds by trial and error. Try to find a coach that can guide you to the techniques that can work well with your style.

you should try to work on your problems. being hopeful,reading stories about successful people and seeing motivational videos won't help and in somepoint actually these things could bring up depression. i see and from my experience,the best solution is to write down your good and bad things,write down if you have anger issues, trust issues,anxiety.. anything you want to change even if you don't believe that change will matter.. just try and with the first small thing or bad habit you change you will start feeling better,having better version about yourself and here comes the motivation to complete and do it all again.

Remember that none of us knows what's going to happen next. Something huge and amazing could be right around the corner and all you have to do is remember that.

Sometimes, it is hard to feel motivation, especially when you are at a state where you are going through a lot of struggles; however, you need to know that life is not easy, and obstacles will always be there. It's that power that you overcome them that makes you so much stronger. Once you overcome them, you become a stronger person than you were before, and learn so much more about life and ultimately yourself. Don't give up, and stay strong!

I've been there. I suffer with anxiety, which at times makes me feel utterly hopeless. Sometimes my brain can't take anymore of the incessant stress and worry. When I'm feeling this way, I like to just turn to something I love doing. That makes me feel like I have purpose and my life isn't hopeless. Working out also helps relieve some of that stress as well. Even though it's sometimes difficult to find motivation, I manage to give it to myself because I know I'm worth it. Happiness is worth fighting for.

Motivation is never a permanent state! And that's perfectly okay and normal everyone at any age or phase in life. Motivation is something we must feed constantly with things like new experiences, and new ideas, and new feelings! Just like how you can't have soup every day for every meal, you'd probably get pretty bored with that eventually. Our minds work in that same way. Try reading new things, watching videos that could make you think differently, or talk to someone you that seems to be in a pretty upbeat mood, or is achieving things you would like to achieve. When life feels stale, just remember that you are your own door way to everything and anything, get yourself around positive things, or things that make you think differently. Sometimes a change in our environment or a change in what we introduce to the mind is all we need.

We do feel that way, there must be times when we feel hopeless but giving up is not an option, do the things you’ve always wanted to do, something that makes you genuinely happy and relaxed. Focus on yourself and you’ll make it hopefully! 💖 look at the positive side of everything. After every stormy night there’s always a sunny morning. Have faith in yourself, wake up every morning telling yourself you can do it. Take out time to cherish YOURSELF. You’re doing a great job and know that there’s always a meaning to life. You will just be fine.💖

I can’t always give advice but i can say hope comes from positivity, having good people in your life can always help through bad times. Spend your time doing things that are worthwhile and try to accomplish one small thing per day. Write a list of things you want to achieve or things you want to finish. Spend a day calmly reviewing and coming up with ideas on how to reorganise your life, whether the problem is money, relationships, school or work, and make sure you communicate with people and explain the situation to them, It can sometimes take the pressure off

I understand that at times we may feel like everything we are working for is pointless. Especially when we don't see the results immediately. In those times, we must stay strong and clearly remember our goals. Sometimes writing them on a piece of paper, and displaying it where we can see it often (eg: above your study desk), can help keep you driven. Start one day at a time. Plan out all your time with a schedule, but don't forget to give yourself some time off, too! Try and stick to the plan as much as you can, but don't get upset in case you are not as productive as you had hoped. Sometimes the results are not obvious and prompt when you are working towards something, but please dont get discouraged. Work hard towards your goals!

Life is all about ups and downs. Happiness only lasts for so long. And if your feeling less motivated or that its pointless living. It's not. I promise it will get better. Instead of waking up or going to sleep with dread just say Today I'm going to be happy. And don't let anyone bring you down. find your fire. I know you can do it. And remember your not alone in this fight. If your ever feeling down or just need someone to talk to feel free to message me. I'm here for you and I love u. I hope this answers your question.

I have experienced this and I definitely know how it feels to not have a purpose to live. All I can say is that this is the best time to find something you are passionate about! Discovering new hobbies and talking to people who make you feel better rather than bringing you down will help - this can be anyone from a close family member to someone who you are in the process of becoming friends with. Just focus on the things that make you happy, and you will learn to love to live for them. Take care and stay safe!

I can completely empathize with that feeling. It can be quite suffocating. Usually what I have learned from when I feel that way is because I have so many suppressed feelings and thoughts that they are beginning to seep out of my "ice fortress" and draining me. Sometimes all you can do is just talk out your feelings and thoughts to someone, acknowledge the existence of those thoughts and feelings, cry if those tears spill until you feel lighter. Forcing yourself to feel hopeful from a depressive state is unfair on yourself. You can, however, allow yourself to feel lighter by not denying the thoughts and feelings you have. Healing takes time but eventually, you get there. I hope you feel better, love.

I would start making moves to push your life in the direction that you want it to go in. If you don't like your life than you should change it to suit your preferences.

I understand the feeling that everything is messed up and the struggles of temporary motivation. One way to look towards the future is to make long-term goals. Then, make shorter-term goals, these should go out no more than 2 years out. Then, make short-term goals. This should be a series of goals that go about a year out but, each only lasts a month or so. Another thing to add to this is to write down daily accomplishments. This can be as big as large events and projects to smaller- but no less significant- activities like waking up, eating, getting dressed. Writing it all down helps to visualize the future, see how your present is aiding in this, and reflect on how you struggled or succeeded in the past.

There comes a time when we all experience some form of hopelessness, some more than others. However, we have to remember that this is not the end and that life still goes on. We have to find happiness within ourselves before we confide in others. Write down your main problems, try to break them down and find the best solutions. If you are struggling with this you can always reach out to someone you can trust and has your best interest at heart. Just remember you are not alone and whatever it is, you got this. Do not compare yourself to others instead remind yourself of the the things that are going well for you.

There are of course a lot of reasons a person may feel lost and hopeless about the future. Finding the reasons can be part of the solution, but even without knowing the reason, there can be helpful strategies. Try a gratitude journal - every day spend a few minutes writing on paper all the good things in your life you can be thankful for. Seek supportive relationships - we all need real friends (in person, not online) who can be with us through hard times. If you are a person with religious orientation, you can seek help from that direction. Professional counselors can also be very helpful.

It's all about the mindset that's thinking about the issues. a mindset would say that it will be always like that and there is no escape. and another one will say that everything is temporary and try to focus on the good things and try to make the things that he can control better. So to accept the reality and try to fix small things led in the end to good results. To feel hopeful is to realize that it's all about time. do your best at the satge you are in and enjoy the rising journey. stay away from negative people and keep your mind clear from negative thoughts. surround yourself with supportive and lovely people and accept their advice.

Talk and be heard. Think positive. Tell somebody! I’m always here to listen. Focus on the future. Think about what makes you smile. Think about who you are and what you want in life! Keep going! Think about why your here. Look around you and appreciate what you have and love. Don’t let anybody out you down it’s hard. But it’s managable. Keep your head held high make yourself yourself. Make sure to talk more about how your feeling thinking anything. That’s why 7 cups is here! Keep going we’re always here for you. Think about what you have. I’m proud of you.

I can’t give advice, but I can give personal actions I take. Honestly, when I feel that way, I usually try to watch certain people on youtube. One youtuber I would suggest is Jacksepticeye. He’s an Irish youtuber, and as long as you don’t mind cursing, even through a screen, he can make it clear that he loves and cares about you. He saved my life when I was 13 and suicidal because when I watched him, I could tell he cared. As far as specific videos go, I would suggest one of his older episode groups called reading your comments. In a lot of them, he makes it clear that despite not knowing us personally, he cares about us. As for others, one of my close friends had a similar experience with the YouTuber Markiplier.

I've been there too, and it is terrible. I knew that things always cycle from good to bad to good and etc. but waiting for things slowly to work out or figure it out was torture. Take baby steps and make small changes that make you feel better, even if it's temporary. I made it an exercise for myself that every terrible situation I was in, I had to think of at least 1 positive thing about it. and have "human" interactions. It helps more than you think. and finally, watch something that makes you laugh! (Ellen, Late night shows)

What do you like about yourself? What are your qualities? Write those down and don't give up. Be around people who make you feel comfortable and support you. Reach out, speak up to a trusted person of yours. I know it can be exhausting and it can really tear you down, but at the same time think about how it makes you stronger and use that to keep you going. Your life is messed up, are you just going to leave it like that? Take a close look and see why it's a mess, try to figure out what you could change. If you can't figure it out on your own, ask for help, talk to a trusted person.

I understand how you feel. I was stuck in that position and I wanted to seek help to get out of it, and the way I got out was allowing my family and friends to help me. It’s scary to reach out to people when you feel like that, but when you do it’s so worthwhile in the end because it allows the people closest to you to help you and because of that, you become more confident in yourself and everything you want to achieve. To feel hopeful, know that no pain lasts for long everything will work out in the end.

Find a purpose to keep going! Motivation works for as long as you allow it to. Things might be hard and messed up but that's a part of living, it wont be life if everything was easy. To stay hopeful, find something, anything that you're happy about and looking forward to and keep working towards that. Giving yourself a purpose through something that will make you happy is the best way to go, because when things are looking bad you can always look towards that one thing for a sense of hope. And once you practice being hopeful, that hopefulness will come naturally to you in everything else that you do.