> me on a psychologist's couch Maybe that's something that could actually help. You sound like you're suffering from depression and it's a difficult cycle to g

> me on a psychologist's couch Maybe that's something that could actually help. You sound like you're suffering from depression and it's a difficult cycle to get out of (for those that are blessed to be able to). Maybe this is superficial but here's a few suggestions that improved my outlook on life when I was in a similar situation: - I chose to drive an alternate route to work that was longer, but involved a more scenic trip. I began to appreciate it more. - I started podcasting extensively (I use Downcast on IOS and listen at 1.5x speed). Story-based podcasts were helpful - The Moth, This American Life, Planet Money, Freakonomics, The Truth, etc. - Audiobooks can be very distracting for commutes. My local library had a good selection and Audible/Audiobooks.com aren't that expensive. - I went to the local thrift store and bought some desk lamps. They were gaudy but fun. I put two in my cube. - I hung Christmas lights in my cube. - I went to Big Box Hardware store and bought a small area run and put it at the cube entrance. - I bought a round convex mirror on Amazon and hung it behind my monitors so I could see the cube door. - I got desk plants (http://www.mossandstonegardens.com/mossrocks.php http://www.mossandstonegardens.com/mossrocks.php) to add some green to my environment. Those simple things made my work environment much better ( I still wanted to leave, true, but it helped). Maybe that can make your life slightly better too.