Hi steve,

Let me tell you what i do. First, accept. Dont be so bummed that this is happening. Feeling flat or sad is ok its part of life. If you accept those feelings it will take a lot of the stress out of it. However accepting does not mean giving in to the blandness and just sitting at home not doing anything. Im glad to hear that you want to do something about it. Always stay positive. Thats key.

Meditation definitely helps. So try that. Also in regards to your job. If it feels like a chore, just step back and be mindful of what youre doing. Take everything one step at a time. Im not sure how much you know about mindfulness but it helps you stay in te moment. When you focus on the moment right now, you will feel the stress fade and those feelings will go away when you dont focus on them.
Sorry i feel like im saying a lot of different things but its a cumulative thing that helps me.
Just remember: life is too beautiful and too short to waste any time worrying about ANYTHING. Find out what makes you happy. Just do things and see where it takes you.

All the best,
Kevin