So, here you are: a lost twenty-something just trying to figure shit out. Whether it’s a career, relationships, education, finances, or the future, I hope you know that you are not alone in this journey.
It’s okay to feel a little lost sometimes. You’re only twenty-something, and you have a life of greatness ahead of you.
“So, what’s next?” I get that question all the time. I try to offer up several possibilities or aspirations of mine, but the truth is…I have no f*cking clue. And that’s okay.
No matter how much pressure you feel to grow up and get your shit together, it’s inevitable to feel like you’re going astray in your twenties. And no matter what Mom and Dad say, there was a time when they didn’t have it all figured out either.
Enjoy being lost while you can. Travel, date, try new things, change your major, and explore what this life truly has to offer. You may be lost now, but if you get out and experience the world, you will find your way soon enough.
The important part is getting out there and doing something. Even if it’s not what you want to do for the rest of your life. Your future isn’t going to show up on your doorstep. You need to get out there and discover it for yourself. Don’t wait for “the right time.” Make right now that time.
You can’t let fear hold you back either. Don’t think any dream or aspiration is out of reach. You are capable of anything. And don’t worry. Most of the scenarios we worry about never actually become a reality, so why stress?
Don’t compare yourself to others either. I have friends with children. Friends that are married. Friends that obtained a dream job right out of college. It doesn’t matter. Not one of those friends has everything figured out, so why should I?
Some of the best days of your life haven’t even happened yet. What an incredible thought that is. If you sit around waiting for your life to figure itself out, you’ll regret it when you’re older. Just get out there and live.
It’s okay to be a masterpiece and a work in progress. Embrace the lost.
