Hello, host! I really hope my answer can be helpful to you.
After reading your description, I can feel your various emotions, troubles, and dilemmas, and I'm excited to help you! It seems that you are not particularly satisfied with your work, marriage, relationships, and life, but you don't seem to know what to do or how to deal with your current situation. Let's change that!
I really hope you can feel some support and warmth. I also believe that the current difficulties are only temporary. With our own hard work and adjustments, things will definitely get better and better. Believe in yourself!
I've got some great suggestions for you!
Let's talk about work!
The original poster said that they seem to be experiencing some burnout at work and don't have much motivation. Therefore, it seems that you don't feel much sense of worth and accomplishment at work, right? Well, don't worry! This is totally normal. Most of us do experience a sense of burnout after working for a period of time. But you know what? This is an opportunity for you to reflect on what your initial intention was when you first wanted to work here.
At that time, why wouldn't we be so excited and eager to work here? When you rediscover your original passion, you'll realize that the work you're doing now is actually something you once felt was very important. You'll see the meaning and value of your work again!
On the other hand, when we lack motivation at work, it may be that the work goals we have set for ourselves are not very suitable. Either the goals are too low, and it is too easy for you to complete them, so that even if you complete them, you still feel that you have achieved nothing. This is an easy fix! Just raise the bar a little. Set goals that are challenging but achievable. This will boost your motivation to act. In fact, research shows that only moderately difficult goals can stimulate our motivation to act. The kind of goal that you can reach by standing on your tiptoes can make you more motivated to complete it. So, go ahead and set some challenging goals! You'll be amazed at how motivated you'll feel when you reach them.
This is great news for anyone looking to set themselves up for success at work! When I first started answering questions in the Q&A Hall, I could answer at most one question a day. At that time, I set a goal for myself to answer one question every day without fail. Now, I can answer an average of three questions a day, so I have set a goal for myself to answer three questions every day. However, if I had set a goal for myself to answer three questions every day from the very beginning, I would have found it very difficult and would have felt a failure, making it difficult to persevere. Now, if I set a goal for myself to answer only one question every day, I would find it too easy and would easily lose the motivation to continue answering questions. I think that in the future, as my abilities improve further, the goals I set for myself to answer questions will also increase with my improved abilities and will match my abilities at each stage. In this way, I will have the motivation to continue answering questions and can keep answering them!
In short, here's my advice for work: find meaning and value in your work, create a sense of pleasure and accomplishment, set appropriate goals, and keep improving so you can keep growing!
2. About marriage and relationships
It's clear that you're not happy in your marriage, and I think I know why. It seems like you're looking for that sense of happiness in online dating, but it's not quite what you're looking for, is it? I get the feeling that you don't feel secure in the relationship. But here's the good news:
Your sense of security in a relationship is something you can create for yourself. And the happiness in a marriage is something you can actively choose to cultivate by interacting with your partner in a positive way.
What's more, there's a natural conflict between love and distance. But if we handle it well, we can make sure love wins!
When two people are in different places and cannot be by each other's side, it is easy to feel insecure, which can lead to a crisis of trust. But don't worry! If the emotional and trust crises that arise cannot be resolved through timely and effective communication, the relationship will grow further apart, and a breakup may be the result. But there's no need to fret! There are plenty of ways to overcome these challenges and keep your relationship strong.
Distance can be a challenge, but it also presents an opportunity to strengthen your love. The perfect love has three elements: intimacy, passion, and commitment.
The good news is that intimacy can be maintained and enhanced with the right efforts from both partners. However, it's important to recognize that long-distance relationships can present unique challenges. Sometimes a hug can be a great solution, but it's not always easy to express emotions in the same way when you're apart. Coupled with the differences in living environments and social circles, it's understandable that you and your partner might have less and less common ground over time. But don't worry! This doesn't mean it's impossible to understand each other. The key is to keep communicating and working on your relationship. And remember, trust is an essential part of any relationship, so it's important to keep building it.
There are so many exciting possibilities for two people who have been apart for a long time! An ambiguous message, a message or phone call that cannot be answered in time, a group photo with other people of the opposite sex, a lie that conceals one's true feelings—all of these can be great opportunities to grow and learn. This lack of intimacy is the key reason why many long-distance relationships fail due to distance and time, but it also means there's so much room for improvement and growth!
So, how can we overcome the uncertainties brought about by being apart and maintain a harmonious and long-lasting relationship?
1. Learn to communicate deeply and build a trust-based relationship!
The most challenging part of being apart is communication. Many people believe that communication is all about language. But here's an amazing fact: in actual communication, the influence of verbal information is very small, accounting for only about 7%. That's because tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language account for a whopping 93%!
This is why it's so important to make the most of your time together when you're apart! Even if you're using video conferencing, you'll still miss out on the full experience of touch and smell. So, it's vital to make the most of your time together and really connect.
When it comes to long-distance communication, there are a few simple tips that can make a world of difference! First, make sure you're reporting daily. Second, learn to share. Third, avoid cold wars. Fourth, express your feelings and needs in a timely manner. Fifth, share each other's lives. Sixth, let the other person understand your living environment and dynamics. Seventh, enhance each other's sense of security.
2. Make your rituals stronger! A short separation is better than a new marriage.
Preserving the love between two people requires a sense of ritual. For couples living apart, it is absolutely essential to strengthen the sense of ritual to achieve the amazing state of being apart but no less in love than when you were newlyweds!
Set some rules and get ready to make your relationship even stronger!
You can work out some rules for getting along together to ensure regular romantic interactions between the two of you. These could include saying goodnight to each other every night, having regular video calls, speaking up when you have a problem rather than bottling it up, and trying not to let arguments last overnight.
Create romance!
Expressing your thoughts and love for the other person is a great way to make them feel cared for. Always surprise the other person with something nice! Write them a few lines of love words, record an interesting voice clip, or sing them a love song. If you travel a lot, buy the other person some carefully selected gifts when you reunite. Something they've mentioned to you is a great idea! This will make them feel loved and cared for, even if you're apart for a short time.
3. Create romantic expectations and harness the power of promises to make your relationship even more incredible!
Commitment is one of the most important elements of love. It's what keeps long-distance relationships going strong! Without it, it can be tough to get through the loneliness and longing that come with being apart. So, when you're apart, make the most of your time together and try to create some exciting expectations for the next time you meet. Be as specific as you can and look forward to it together! For example, you could say, "We will meet in a month, and I will cook a big meal for you, so you can taste the loving cooking I have practiced for you."
Absolutely! If you can, try to solve the problem of living apart and spend time together. This will really help you develop intimacy. If that's not possible, then you just need to make a commitment to the other person and think about how you can make up for the emotional loss to the other person so that they really feel at ease. This is the best way to maintain a stable and harmonious intimate relationship!
Love is often simple and pure, but relationships need to be managed. And we can do it! We just need to learn how to manage our intimate relationships and deal with many practical problems, so that we can reap the happiness from the relationship.
3. Managing emotions
You may feel like you're caught in a web of conflicting emotions and thoughts. But you can choose to free yourself from these feelings! There are ways to release your inner emotions and thoughts. With time, you can find your own answers.
These amazing methods can all be used to relieve emotions!
1. Socialize with the right friends and confide in them about your worries and confusion. Here, it is important to emphasize "the right ones": those who can give you support and encouragement, and those with whom you feel comfortable, are the right friends.
It's so important to have friends you can turn to when you're feeling down. Look for people who can give you a boost when you need it and who you feel comfortable around. Having the right friends can make a huge difference in how you feel!
2. Go for a run, play some tennis, or do whatever sport you love! Not only will you get your body moving, but you'll also relax your mind.
3. Writing therapy: Get ready to let it all out! Write down all your inner feelings and thoughts on paper. Don't worry about whether your handwriting is clear and neat, or about the logic of the content. Just express your feelings as much as you like!
4. Have fun releasing your anger by hitting soft objects with pillows and sandbags!
5. Let the empty chair technique help you release those pent-up emotions! Find a room, place an empty chair, and imagine the person you want to confide in is sitting in it. You can express yourself to the chair—anger, abuse, or whatever you need to get out—and watch those emotions flow away!
Best of luck! I'm rooting for you!
Comments
Life can feel like an overwhelming journey sometimes, but remember that every dark cloud has a silver lining. We all go through phases where everything seems stuck, but it's during these times that small changes can lead to big transformations. Just holding on and taking one step at a time can gradually shift your perspective.
It's okay to feel lost and uncertain; everyone experiences these feelings at some point. But consider this: each challenge you face is also an opportunity for growth. Perhaps now is the moment to explore what truly makes you happy and to seek out those elements in your life. It might be a good idea to start with little things that bring joy or peace.
I hear you, and I know it's not easy. But think about what you could do differently today that might ripple into tomorrow. Maybe it's reconnecting with a hobby, reaching out to a friend, or simply allowing yourself a moment of rest. Sometimes, just changing our routine can open up new possibilities we hadn't seen before.
Depression and pain are heavy burdens to carry, but they don't define you. You've got strength within you that you might not even realize yet. Consider seeking support from loved ones or professionals who can help you navigate through tough emotions. There's no shame in asking for help when you need it.
Your worth isn't measured by your productivity or by the responses you get from others. Take a moment to appreciate yourself for who you are, flaws and all. Remember, it's okay to have off days. What matters is how you treat yourself during those moments. Be kind and gentle with yourself as you would with a dear friend.