Now when I say, you don't know where you're going, that doesn't just apply to the career aspect. This is an article reaching out to those who feel like you don't fit in, or the ones who struggle to get out of bed in the morning because what even is the point? I'm reaching out to all of you for a few different reasons. The first reason being to remind you that you are never alone. Secondly, it's okay to be scared or unsure and lastly, you can figure this out.
To clarify, whoever you are or wherever you may be, you are not alone. There are so many people just like you who are stuck in a continuous routine, barely making it to classes they don't always know why they're taking, or still trying to figure out what job they'll have five years from now. When you walk from class to class, or just from your bed to the end of the long hallway, you just keep feeling down and thinking that no one could possibly understand what you're going through. When in reality, there's a lot of students, even some adults, who all feel alone and keep everything inside because they're thinking that same thought.
The most important thing to remember is that you are never alone in this world, whether it's your best friend since junior high, one of your parents that you full-heartedly trust, or even your new college roommate, there is always someone to help you get through the bad times and make it to the next day with the hint of a smile. Open yourselves up to these people that make you feel happy. Talking about what's on your mind and expressing how you feel will inevitably help you start feeling better and less afraid of tomorrow.
Don't ever be ashamed of being scared or unsure of what your future holds. Don't ever let others comments cause so much anxiety and frustration that you can barely focus because the fear has made you stone still. If you ask anyone walking down the street, what will their lives be like in just five years, most of them will have a very vague answer or nothing at all. That's because no one can every be completely sure of what their future lives will look like. Will you be married, or single? Do you have children or none at all? What does your job look like; are you happy with that turnout? Where can your college degree take you? Are you really cut out for what you're doing or are you stalling?
These questions are important, sure. Of course, they are. But they are not important as of today; right not. The only things that you need to worry about are the questions that help you get you through the day. Do activities and jobs today that will help you form your tomorrow. If you keep living by this idea, your future becomes more in focus and a lot less terrifying.
The most important thing to remember about all of this is that no matter what you may think, or what part of your life you're in, you will always have the support system and resources to get to tomorrow and work on becoming the best 'you' you can be.