Have you ever felt like you didn't know what you wanted to do with your life?

Never mind Dominique25, I think everyone does self evaluations periodically in ones life; in order to come to a determination as to (a)what is the next step, and (b) whether it is worth it or not. If as this stage in your life, you are having doubts about the previous direction already taken, and contemplating the new more 'wholesome' career approaches to be taken, I think that it is necessary for you to find a career or hobby that you love, and go for it! Put your resouces into it and go for it! It may become possible that your hobby could become your new career path, but you ought to make a decision soon, without being frustrated.., Ooh, on second thought, I do not think that the 'search' at finding something worthwhile to do is difficult to be achieved, but it how to complete the 'search' and accomplish the desired results without the possibility of being frustrated. Perhaps, avoiding being frustrated may be the essense of the problem! Guess what? I cannot suggest the most appropriate solution to tackle the 'acts' of frustration that may occur. However, with help, I think this process of transition may become more tolerable. My suggestion, you may need to get some professional help, as well as advice from your trusted friends and family. Good luck, ok?

When I don't know what to do with my life, I pray and seek the Lord's guidance and direction for my life. The Lord is faithful and always hears and answers our prayers.

I have felt like that for the majority of the time. I have been living this life of mine in a state of limbo not knowing what the future holds for me and yes I make my plans and set goals and some I achieve whilst others are virtually impossible to achieve. I have my skills in IT but is this what I really wanted in life? I'm not so sure. I enjoy some of the work but there are times when I just wish I was concentrating my efforts on other life areas. That would definitely be a blessing if we knew beforehand how something was going to turn out once we had taken a certain path or made a particular choice. There are so many questions in life that remain unanswered and probably will never be answered. I have come to realise now that life flows in a certain way and I suppose I have found acceptance as regards how my own life is flowing. I'm not the happiest person on Earth but I suppose there is the smallest bit of contentment there. Life goes on. Andrew

I have to say yes right now. My health has changed and now I need to figure out what to do. I am used to being real active and I have had to slow down. I want to pursue writing and photography to make a little extra income. Going to college is a good idea if a person can fit it in to their schedule. You could do it on a part time basis.

Sometimes I really looking forward the end of world, cause my job gets me so much stress, but the salary is too low, I asked myself why you're so tired but you still so poor? yes, I must admit that I'm pessimistic. I don't know what I want to do. :(

Every single second!! So many options. which will take me to where i want to go? Where i want to go??? i share your feelings... i don't know if i go with the flow of the river ( college - job - specialization - better job - specialization - etc...) or try to swim against the flow of the river (crazy ideas and stuff)..

That is how I felt after I lost my voice because I thought that I was going to be a singer or teach vocal music to people, and then when I lost my voice, I had to find a Plan B. Now, I have my degree in English Literature and I am on my way to earning my MA in English Rhetoric and Composition and Literature.

I know how your feeling being a highschool drop out there is only so many options luckily my grandparents have a lobster fleet and i will be working for them at the end of april but after that I want to get my GED and have my general highschool atleast and probably further my career with a trade school training course in welding as it seems thats what all of my family strongly keep suggesting i save for and do while im still young ! lol but i deff.. know what you mean dont no what direction to go in when and why or how to go about it properly sucks just try set a monthly goal to acheive your best outcome

There are indeed times in our lives when we are at a crossroad and we are confused when we have to choose our way,but eventually we have to make that choice,we can't stay there too much wondering what to do next,so I think that in such moments we have to reflect very carefully upon our next move,ask for advice from those we trust and if we still aren't decided just follow our instinct when choosing our path;after all,there are no guarantees in life and the path we walk on might lead us to failure,but in that case we might still have the possibility to return to the crossroads and choose another direction,so even if we step on the wrong way,it isn't impossible to find the right track in the end.

I'm at this point right now. This is what we call as "Quarter-Life Crisis". It's when you're not sure where the road will lead you. Our mind is bombarded with a lot of question. What we can do right now is too enjoy where we are. Think of Today instead of Tomorrow.

each sometimes falls into a similar situation in which we do not know what to do with their lives. you just have to make sense of life to know what we want to achieve goals in life. can change something to go about something else to try something else and you will see that you are better. I wish you success. nice day!

I have been in that situation last few months but now I have found the direction I want to go and try. Deciding which whay to go in life is really hard because of the consequences it entails. You may succeed or fail anytime and that is scary. It is a risk that everyone should take in order to further ones direction in life. Once you decide , you not still sure if it is the right thing to do but you sill always hope that it is and that you will succed in your endeavor. I am in a stage were I am doing what I think will be best for me, for my family, for the future. It will be a big challenge and I am scared but I got to do it. Because now, I have a very strong reason for that decision. And I think that is what you need. Set our priorities first so that you will not be confuse. Once you set your priorities, it will give you the direction you need. Happy mylotting!

That's true. It would be nice if we could see the outcome of each option we consider. Give yourself some time alone to think. How well do you know yourself? Is blogging something you would enjoy or would you have to force yourself to do it. I say... flow with whatever happens most naturally. If you want something but can't have it without more education then going to school might be a great choice for you. Think long term. What will bring you the most happiness?