[Jim11]

I think it's important for you to keep the mindset that your time will come. for the job you want, or whatever it may be

If you keep telling yourself confidently that "I am heading in the right direction, and I too will achieve my goals, meet a nice woman", etc then maybe it will reduce some of the low feelings.

If you can't tell yourself these positive things then perhaps it's time for some introspection and a closer look at where you're actually headed.

"I know I am intelligent, I know I work hard, and I'm going to enjoy this day, this week, without worrying about how things will unfold in 5 years". very cliche, but if you shift your mindset to something like that a lot of anxiety and stress will be alleviated.

I was skeptical about "positive mindset" and whether it would actually make me happier, or whether I could buy into not being a constant cynic... but now it's just who I am, and it didn't take as I would have though