[quote quote=433333]Hi Simon I’m sorry to hear that you’re feeling burnt out in every corner of your life. Would you like to talk about it? I don’t think that eastern lifestyles are more peaceful, there is a culture of overwork, similar to America. Perhaps you have a specific idea of what you might be attracted to in this idea of an Asian lifestyle that you have? These things are so personal what makes us happy and gives our lives meaning. It’s very much individual to the person and means exploring your core values. What do you care about? I think that if you’re feeling burnt out and stressed seeking balance might be helpful. Focusing on downtime and relaxing can be helpful. What do you do to relax? Problem solving can be helpful for any difficulties in your life. Do you have strategies for addressing the issues with your business, relationship and finances? You mentioned feeling like you have it all so what is left. Practicing gratitude and meditation can benefit happiness, helping you to appreciate what you do have. Sometimes the difference between happiness and unhappiness is nothing changing except your state of mind. Savouring the small every day good moments can be a place to start. And if you don’t have those, try to work some into your life. For me, I enjoy food, watching a good television show, socialising, completing a goal. Appreciating when my husband or anyone else does something nice for me is another thing too. Wishing you all the best! ❤️🙏[/quote]hello and thank you for your reply I am from the UK. Yes I am burnt out in every corner. I feel like I have been battling all of my life since I was 18 years of age to find peace and direction for myself. I’m now 52 and can not face the future feeling this way of being detached from life just wanting to be quiet in my mind. I talk of the eastern way of life referring to their religious beliefs maybe Buddhism springs to mind perhaps that’s what I mean. I dream of going to a monastery in Thailand or china to recharge and reset my mind. I don’t seem to enjoy the daily pleasures which other people around me do. Everybody seems so excited about their latest Costa coffee or latest waffle with ice cream and maple syrup. Everything seems so materialistic to me without any depth to it so shallow.”have you tried the latest burger with skin on fries they’re so good” it’s the same with cars houses holidays everything seems to be a competition that I don’t want to be in. I don’t have any strategies in place as I can’t seem to ever be consistent I think this may be due to having ADHD and anxiety issues. When I said I have it all, I meant that I gained all the things I wished for, my own business a loving wife a family my own home but still I am empty. I read and listen to heaps of self help books but still can not find my happiness I am a tortured soul.