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5 Things To Do When You're Feeling Lost In The Throes Of Life

Everyone gets a little disheveled at times, sometimes the smallest acts of self-care can make a big difference.

Emma Evick

Apr 15, 2019

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5 Things To Do When You're Feeling Lost In The Throes Of Life

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It can come out of nowhere, the panic, the anxiety, the confusion. When you feel like you are out of place, it's uncomfortable, and quite frankly, it sucks. Although you're extremely overwhelmed, there are a few different things you can try to calm yourself down.

Talk to someone about what you're going through and how you're feeling.

This may be the easiest thing to do for some, and the hardest to do for others. Really, the first step is admitting that you are lost and you don't know what to do. Once you can say that out loud, then the rest will come easy. Don't believe me? 9/10 times the first question your confidant will ask is, "Why are you feeling lost?" From there, a little therapy session can commence.

Listen to music to get your mind out of the space it's in.

Not really feeling like talking to anyone right now? Just want to be in your own headspace? Listen to some music, everyone loves music, find something that really speaks to you or even something that just makes you want to dance. Turning on some tunes will lift your panic and let you breathe.

Write so you can visualize what's on your mind.

Journaling is one of the best tips I can recommend to anyone, and not just because I'm a writer. Writing is one of the best ways to self-reflect and just get it all out. Don't feel like talking to anyone? Let your pen do the talking, then. You can either share what you have come up with or keep it completely private, it's all up to you.

Go for a drive and discover something new.

A lot of people really underestimate the power of a car and the road ahead. Take a solo cruise, roll the windows down, maybe turn on the tunes and just take a breather. You'd be surprised at how much weight fresh air can take off your shoulders.

Go out to eat, because being hangry won't solve anything.

OK, you can never go wrong with food, the cure to all. Go to your favorite restaurant and fill up before you try to sort through why you feel so misplaced in life. Food will calm you down and give you the opportunity to just sit and think.

Most importantly, take a step back and breathe. Remind yourself that everything is going to be okay and let yourself realize that once you work through your emotions, you will be feeling good again in no time. Everyone feels a little lost at times, you aren't the only one ... keep your head up!

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5 Things To Do When You're Feeling Lost In The Throes Of Life

Everyone gets a little disheveled at times, sometimes the smallest acts of self-care can make a big difference.

Talk to someone about what you're going through and how you're feeling.

Listen to music to get your mind out of the space it's in.

Write so you can visualize what's on your mind.

Go for a drive and discover something new.

Go out to eat, because being hangry won't solve anything.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

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Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

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I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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11. How to be great at giving directions.

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13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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