The thought of working for 40 years makes me miserable

I honestly feel like crying when I think about having to work for the next 40 years.

Since I was a child I’ve always been a very dreamy person: I imagined myself doing all sorts of cool tasks and experiences.
Then when it was time to enter adulthood, reality hit…

I’m currently trying to figure out what I want to study in college, and, as a result, what kind of career I want to pursue.

I’d love a job that has a positive impact on people or society, pays well enough that I can support a family comfortably and treat myself a bit (for example by traveling, which is one of my biggest passions), and isn’t the exact same thing day after day.

I want something that keeps my mind engaged and gives me interesting problems to solve.

The problem is that no matter what career I picture myself in, I end up feeling overwhelmed by the thought of doing it for the next 40 years.

The idea of spending most of my life in the same routine is honestly depressing.

Has anyone else ever felt this way?
If so, how did you get past it?

What careers, if any, don’t make you feel like you’re stuck in an endless loop?

Thank you so much.