Figuring out what to do with your life can be a challenging and complex process. Here are some tips and questions to consider from various sources:
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Examine your past: Look at the road youve traveled so far and analyze the ups and downs and the major catalysts of your life. This can sometimes illuminate a path forward.
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Create a vision of your ideal life: Think carefully about what brings you joy, what keeps you happy and calm, and what makes you thrive. Also, think about what things you don’t want in life, so you know what to avoid.
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Evaluate your skills and interests: Consider what you're good at and what you find interesting. This can help you identify potential careers to explore.
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Talk to people: Meet or call at least 50 people. They can be your friends, relatives, friends of friends/references. Call them up, schedule a meeting, go out for coffee, and ask them about their careers and how they got there.
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Explore your passions: Incorporate hobbies and passions into your life. Consider what tasks you innately enjoy doing and why.
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Assess your core values and goals: Think about what's important to you in life. This can help you identify what kind of career would align with your desires and values.
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Be open to trying new things: Don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and try new experiences.
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Don't pressure yourself to have it all figured out: Figuring out what you want to do with your life is a long and often unfinished journey. Enjoy the meanderings, the soul-searching, the loves lost, and the time wasted. All of it will add up to a complex and very unique 'you.'
