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[vent] why do I crave a sense of purpose and meaning? Looking at you, agent Smith...
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Two suggestions.
First, go out and volunteer to help someone else. Buy groceries for the shut in next door or foster a dog. Helping other people always takes my mind off my own situation.
Second. "Discover What You Are Best At." Linda Gail. They probably have it at your local library. A series of self tests you can finish in half a day and a list of jobs that use those skills.
For example, a product demonstrator, a nurse, and a hair stylish all need good dexterity and good people skills. Three totally different jobs with similar requirements.
I found having a job where I was valued, and where I was interested in the work, made a huge difference in my life.
Thanks! I have played with the thought of getting some pet in order to have something to care for so that I spend less time with my own mind. I shall look into this further. Meanwhile, and this is only indirectly related to your reply, l while I love both cats and dogs, it feels like such a cheap trick with which to console myself, because - especially dogs - are so expressive and communicative. I'd rather get fish or even reptiles, because all they need from me is to help them maintain a perfect environment for them to live in, a task that in itself could take my mind off of things.
Oh, and I do enjoy my job to a certain extent. Both my boss and colleagues are GREAT and the job itself is rewarding (parole officer, for lack of a better word).
My job was in public health, so I knew I was actually helping people.
Yes, pets are great for your mental health. We had cats when I was a kid. After I moved out I didn't have any, but after my mother died I decided to get one. Helped a lot.
Good luck