We all hit a point in our lives where we don't know what to do next. Whether it's because we have nothing to do or we have too much to do with our lives, we hit a wall. We're simply at a standstill, frustrated and exhausted. If this sounds like you, don't worry. I'm right there with you. Right now.

Personally, one of the most frustrating questions I was asked as a kid was "What do you want to be when you grow up?" But it wasn't frustrating because I didn't know what to do: there was too much that I wanted to do. When we were both six yearsold, I remember sitting on my cousin's bed where I made a pact with her to get into Harvard so that we could be lawyers together. I also wanted to be a nurse, a teacher, an author, a scientist, and the list goes on. This didn't change as I got older. I still wanted to be everything. It was so frustrating when I told everyone that I wanted to try out all of these professions, and they would respond with "Well, you have to choose a career."

Then came the terrible teen years. Everyday was another step towards adulthood, and I still had no idea what to do. I still wanted to take on as many professions as I could. As graduation neared, I had to choose something. I felt like I needed a specified major as I entered my college years. So, I settled on majoring in Integrated Social Studies Education. I don't regret that decision; I probably would have loved teaching. However, a month or two before graduation, I realized that I wouldn't be able to spend the rest of my life (well, most of it) doing it. So, I went through my list of occupations again until I found a new major that I thought I could settle with. At the time, accounting seemed reasonable enough for me to try out.

I stuck with that major my entire freshman year. Somewhere along the line, though, I realized I still wasn't happy. Accounting could be fun in its own way, but it wasn't enough to keep me entertained. It wasn't enough to get me through the wall that seemed to be blocking my path towards my future and success. So, naturally I spent days fretting over what to do. There were a couple of breakdowns from the stress cracking down on me.

It's difficult trying to figure what you're going to do with your life when you're only 18. I don't know about you, but I want to travel. I want to see the world and experience things that I can tell my grandchildren and maybe even my great-grandchildren. I just want to live my life freely and not have to think about a career that could potentially make or break my future. After countless hours of ranting and crying to my friends, they helped me to get back on the track that I needed. I finally decided on a major, and I'm happy.

So, here's what I'm going to tell you. Yes, we hit standstills in our lives. Yes, we're going to have breakdowns and spend days crying and worrying about our futures. It's natural. Just don't ever feel like you're being forced into something. I felt like I needed to choose a career right away, but in all honesty, I could have spent that first year deciding by taking a few random classes. I'm now in my sophomore year and worry-free about my future. I just needed to take the time. One helpful tip: try taking the Myers-Briggs Personality Test. It will tell you all about what careers might be perfect for you. I used it a few times to ensure that I was going into the right field of study. If you're going through that rough patch, stop. Take a moment and think. Then, breathe. It'll all work out. Life waits for you; I promise you that.