Do you ever feel like just giving up sometimes?

Question

Sometimes, I just feel like giving up because it seems like, a lot of times, I get things going just right and then they fall through. Do you ever feel like just dropping to your knees and giving up? If you do feel that way sometimes (I would say most of us have at one point or another), how do you pull yourself up?

Answer 1

I like to schedule and plan in the long term so I'm always aware that if I fail at what I'm working on, there's always something else that has a shot at being a success.

Having a consistent routine also helps. Taking a shower, eating breakfast, read the newspaper, going to the bank twice a week to manage your accounts, going to confession (or whine to a friend) every week to get the world off your shoulders, watching a weekend basketball or football game with some guys, and going clubbing every week or two really helps.

Just remember that the only reason to do something is that it has to help yourself somehow or another either at the moment, in the near future, or in the long term. Even charity is self-help in a sense because you feel good about yourself and you are supporting a community and making contacts which will make the world a better place for you to live in. Once you identify your goals as being self-beneficial, you have to learn to balance your abilities with your objectives; there's no point doing too much since you'll only feel vain or overwhelmed. You also need to balance between investing in yourself and investing in others; if you can't take care of yourself, what makes you think you can be responsible for others?

Best of luck and enjoy yourself! Have a great day!

Answer 2

I've definitely felt that way, plenty of times, & I know other people who have been through that type of feeling, too. Sometimes, life can be very frustrating and discouraging. And, the more time & effort you've put into something, the harder it is to take, when it doesn't work out as you had hoped. I don't know about anyone else's way of coping with it, but here are some things that have worked for me, to get me back on my feet & ready to try again, to get on with life. Maybe some of these will help you. I hope so!

--While you're on your knees anyway, try saying a prayer. You don't have to pray in a formal way. Just talk to God as you would talk to a wise, strong friend. Call out for help. Ask Him to help you gather your strength & patience, & thank Him for the things that HAVE gone right in your life before. Depending on your beliefs, prayer may be a great hellp to you. Ask others you know to pray for you, & offer to pray for them, if you believe that way.

--Try spending some time outdoors, in a place where you can see the beauty of nature. Take a walk. Take a drive. Take a bike ride. Even in the winter, there are some interesting / inspiring things to see. Find a special place, like a park, beach, or other safe, relaxing outdoor area, where you can take a break & get ready for the next chapter or challenge in life.

--If you have a pet, spend some time paying attention to your pet. They have been proven to help people's mental, emotional, & physical health improve. If you don't have a pet, then consider getting one, but do find out about the care & supplies that will be needed, before rushing out & adopting a pet. If you can rescue an animal from a shelter, then you will be saving a life....the ultimate in POSITIVE & hopeful things to do.

--If you don't have & can't adopt a pet, then consider doing a little volunteer work at a local animal shelter. The animals will greatly appreciate any kindness or attention they get, & you may find that the things they do will lift your spirits. Also, you may make a new human friend who also likes volunteering!

--Talk to friends, relatives, & other people who are important to you. Even in the worst times, this can re-energize you. If you do not have close friends or relatives to talk to, you might consider joining a group that shares an interest that you enjoy, so you'll have people to hang around with & share something POSITIVE.

Just some ideas. Hang in there! Things WILL get better.

Answer 3

OF COURSE!! We all feel like that sometime or another. Sometimes it takes more than just yourself to pull you through it. I believe in Christ and i know that He doesn't give you anything you can't handle (even though sometimes you don't think you can He knows you can) Just pray about it and have faith in Him and look towards the things that already make you happy. Everything happens for a reason and even though you don't see it now, crap that happens now will make sense in the long run.

Answer 4

I think everyone feels like this on occasion. The important thing is to make sure you talk to someone about it, be it a friend, significant other, or even a total stranger (ex. a crisis hotline). Me personally, I don't like to think I have it better than others, that just depresses me more.
I try to look at the positive things in my life, examples...my family, my home, heck even my animals. I also try to do something that I really enjoy, be it gardening, reading, sewing, etc. Make sure you make time for yourself!

Answer 5

What you are saying is true. But try to find the purpose of your life. When you have a purpose and you don't let anything stop you, you become unstoppable. Our worst enemy is us. First learn to trust God and love yourself as you are. Second, help others, find out what your goals and dreams are and stick to them. Third, believe in yourself and fight back against those negative things that keep you from going forward. When I came from Mexico, I was a poor immigrant. People say that immigrants will never be successful, I gave up many times when they told me this. But one day I got sick and tired of this mediocre crap. I made a prayer to God and asked for His help. Me and my brother started an Internet company, I am 20 years now, and my family is financially free. I now do skydiving all the time. God can see the winner in you, you just have to see it in yourself. God bless you and good luck.

Answer 6

i feel like that all the time. sometimes i don't know what to do. but most the time i just cry. i put on music and just cry. but i'm a girl a very emotional girl. other times i go to my friends. they are all i need. they tell me what needs to be heard and sometimes they tell me something that will make me feel better. its nothing that i do, and nothing that they say. really when you feel like giving up you just need to be around some people who love you. and that helps.

Answer 7

I can say that I have felt like this with work, home, and relationships..but I have come to accept it being apart of life. I know that with myself..when one thing bad happens I expect more to follow..lol I feel like they created that saying when it rains it pours just for me.

However I know that when the bad is gone the better days are ahead. I just try to hold my head high and look forward to the days that I know are coming.

Answer 8

Yup, and it's been really rough lately. But I made an appointment to the doc and we discussed a few things. I made a few other appointments to get an overhaul and see if maybe I might have a few things out of wack. It never hurts. Might just find something that might make a difference and get me out of the blues.

Answer 9

Seriously, pride gets me through the hard times and knowing that things have to get better eventually.

Life sucks, but its the good things you learn to live for!!

Good luck and don't give up when that thing comes around that fullfills your life you will be glad you stuck around to get it.

Answer 10

sure- like you said it happens to everyone. for me, if the perceived failure is overwhelming, i just try to take care of the smallest, easiest thing to fix that presents itself, then move on from there. the small fix seems like a success, so that motivates me to try the next task. i'm not even sure its a conscious decision to do this, its just human nature to move forward. its easy to say "don't give up". hard to accomplish. try to have a small success. good luck!!