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'm a very verbal person; in other words, I like to write my feelings out on a piece of paper. It helps because then I have a channel where I can address and let go of any negative emotions that I may have bottled up inside. So, whenever I'm struggling to stay positive or optimistic, I like to write out (1) what I'm grateful for, (2) what I like about myself, and (3) what my goals are. I also write about how I am feeling in the moment and why things aren't going the way that I want them to go, and how things aren't always as bad as they seem to be at first. In other words, I try to look at the brighter side of things. Once you get in the habit of doing that, it becomes easier. I hope this helps :)

Typically when I feel like that I surround myself with positive people who will build me up as a person and encourage me to keep up all the effort I'm putting into life. When I need to feel hopeful, I plan out a future in which my life isn't so messed up, and after I plan that out I plan out a path to get myself there and I start out on it. Good luck with everything!

I think the trick here is not to force anything. If you feel down then embrace that and go with it. Just trust the process. You could keep a Gratitude journal and list the things you are thankful for each day. Start with 3 things you're really glad you have. Think about a time when you helped someone or about a happy event from your life. That will help to buoy you up. Spend time with friends or pamper yourself - go and do something you really like or something you have planned to do for some time and fully give yourself to that. Be your own best friend. Eat well, exercise for just 20 minutes 3 times a week and your mood will improve.

Try doing things you enjoy. Find a motivation. If you find life as being pointless then what keeps you grounded here? A family member you love? Turn them into your motivation.

Schedule activities and spend time around positive, supportive people. It also helps to keep a gratitude journal. I don't know about other people, but writing what I'm grateful for everyday makes me feel a little more hopeful about life.

Although it's hard, try to notice the little things in life more often. Feel the wind against your skin, hear the sound of the birds, look at the sky and the moving clouds, look at all of the flowers. Let yourself be pleased and satisfied by these things. Think of how lucky everybody on this earth is to have been given a chance to experience this thing called life. Life is a blessing.

I would say, set yourself extremely realistic goals. Being unrealistic and pushing yourself will only result in disappointment, and that's a bit counter productive to feeling hopeful, no? Goals can be very small and should probably be fairly realistic. For example, my daily goal is to usually drink water. Small, but reasonable. Best of luck!

Don't think too much. It will pass eventually, the bad things I mean. We all go through things that probably seem endless and it is perfectly okay to feel that way. However don't let it consume you as a person because that is not healthy either. We all have bad things and good things in our life even if it seems impossible to find the good things. Sometimes we just have to keep fighting for the good things yet to come! So don't give up. I believe in you

Why don't you consider refocusing your life, take a time to think what is most important for you, and then, act according to that.

In my personal experience I feel that when feeling this way you should open u pro somebody as there is always someone who can help you, you life is not pointless, you are very important to so many people and you positively impact people's lives everyday! To feel hopeful I would recommend to always share the way you feel with someone you trust and maybe enjoy more time with friends doing things that you love 😊

For me it helps a bit if I live day by day. I ask myself "what do I what to accomplish today?". Doing this, makes everything more structured n less overwhelming. Also being around friends and talking to them helps.

Learn something new! Take up a new hobby/class that you may have an interest in. I have found that having something that has a routine (such as a class) helps keep me hopeful and looking forward to moving on!

Keep your faith and remember that everything happens for a reason! Even though you may feel hurt, afraid, or hopeless, know that bad things happen for a reason. Struggles are what make you strong and wise! Hang in there and just know that you have a lot of people who care and love you very much! Set yourself goals and plans to get to where you want to be in life :)

A genie has arrived and you can make 3 wishes. What are they? Pick one of the 3 wishes and visualize it coming true. How does that feel? What steps can you make to feel that way right now?

I feel you. Sometimes I wonder why on earth I keep trying because my life seems like it's always such a mess. I've started to learn though that maybe, if you're out living life, it's just not as easy and clean as we want it to be. I've learned to meditate and keep a "thankful" diary where I record good things that happen to me. It's nice to pull out when I'm feeling overwhelmed so I can look at all the positive things that happen around me every day even when I feel out of sorts.

life can be very overwhelming. understand that it is okay to need breaks,to feel sad, or to feel this way sometimes. if it is an overwhelming feeling constantly then please talk to a loved one.

Remind yourself you are only human we all make mistakes and feel at times pointless. You should also look at the self- help guides here on 7 cups they are very beneficial, as they can really help you gain a sense of clarity and oneness with yourself.

Depression is like a thunderstorm once its over there comes a rainbow. Stay strong! You are making the right choice by talking about it.

You may be closer to the answers than you think, even while right in the middle of the chaos that may be your life. Stop and listen. Go to a place where you can sit in solitude and connect with your soul. Your soul is your partner forever and it needs attention; it will give you back as much as you give it. Sit under a tree, or on a bench in a busy city, or simply at a window, and breathe. Deeply. Deep in your soul is a knowing of what your purpose may be. Stop and listen to it. Find peace looking up at the sky, or out at passersby, or sitting in a park. You will realize that it’s a relief to take a break from thinking about your chaotic situation—and it’s productive. Stopping to calm your mind and connect with your body and soul is actually doing something!

Getting out and doing things with friends and family can benefit our attitudes towards the world and life in general a lot. Spend time with those who care about you and those who you care about. If you feel that you could benefit from getting professional help, that is also a conversation which you should have with your parents.

Look for your passion, try useful good things, try charity or volunteering, make good change and impact in others life. Make good things to people you know or don't know, even a smile. A life is never pointless.

Set goals for yourself! Step out of your current situation and think of meaningful things to do in life! It need not be related to work or studies, it could be something you're passionate about, something that can leave a positive impact on someone else. Use that as your motivation to live everyday with purpose and meaning!!! :)

100% of things in your life are messed up? there is not 1% of things that are not entirely messed up? It's 100% without point to live? There isn't 1% chance that there is a point? Sometimes focusing on mathematically probabilities helps me maintain my hope. There has to be at least 1% hope - because I cannot see the future to know 100% for sure that there isn't any. It's even possible that motivation and happiness are right around the corner. If we can just hold on long enough, ,maybe we will live to see ourselves without these dark thoughts, no one can say for sure either way, so it might be worth just trying. You are giving me hope just by taking the time to ask this question. It shows that you want chagne, and that you're capable of it. You are the only one who knows what kinds of thought challenges you need or what kind of new habits you may want to pursue, but asking this question and wondering about it are an amazing start. Personally, I think the point of my life is to discover what the point of my life is. Continue your search for meaning, and good luck!

Focus on things that make you happy, find new interest and hobbies, spend time with people who give out positive vibes.

First you must examine why you feel this way. Is it really that absolutely everything is messed up, or is it that there is a lot going on that you feel overwhelmed? Identifying the cause(s) & its reason(s) will get us off to a start to develop positive thinking.

Leave notes around your house for yourself. simple positive affirmations. You have to retrain your mind. Negative energy will always bring you to a place of hopelessness. But change your mind and it will change your atmosphere.

I would suggest you look into community projects that revolve around helping other people, like children or people with disabilities. I find that making their days easier/brighter gives me a sense of purpose, which also gives me a better outlook on life as a whole.

I'm sorry you're having such a difficult time. Your first sentence sums it up perfectly. You need to find structure in your life, routine. Get a job, even if it's temporary and explore interests. If you've been suffering from depression for a long time, get medicated, use all of the resources at your disposal.

Counselling can be incredibly helpful, it can help you discover areas in your life that you feel like you can make a change in. This can often mean engaging in some project, or helping others. Reaching out is always the first step!

Do anything. Anything starting from one thing that is messed up. Even the smallest step will give some hope and self confidence that things can be better.