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what to do When You Feel Lost
Have you ever felt like you are lost? Like you are a stranger inhabiting your body? Whether it is in your personal or professional life, if you feel like you are living the wrong life, or that what you are doing each day lacks meaning and authenticity, you are likely to feel lost. It does not mean your life is over if you are not sure how to find yourself again. It just means that you are in a transitional phase that you have to work your way out of.
See a few steps on how to find yourself again when you feel lost:
- Don’t fight how you feel.
You cannot create a better life for yourself if you try to ignore or suppress your feelings. Recognize that your feelings are valid, and accept it is time to make a change. To find yourself again, you must endure the darkness of going through the transitional period, rather than trying to circumvent it. It may feel safer to stick with your normal routine and bury your head in the sand, but you will never gain true happiness if you are living a lie. Self-awareness is always the first step toward change, and to move forward in life, you must be open to examining your feelings.
- Remember what you are passionate about.
As time goes by in life, we forget how much fun life can be because we are burdened by responsibilities and routines. It’s important to reconnect with your passions in life and take action to make them a part of your routine or even your profession. Commit to things that you are passionate about and watch your life begin to change for the better.
- Make a timeline of your life up until this point.
One good way to start finding yourself when you are feeling lost is to make a timeline of the events that have made up your journey so far. It helps to recognize the periods of your life when you experienced the most happiness. List all the achievements, regrets, etc., write down everything you can think of. When you come across a negative experience, think about what you learned from the experience and what you might need to change in your life to prevent this from happening again. When you are reflecting on the positives, drill down to what felt good about those times, exactly what you were doing, and how these experiences changed you.
- Stop and listen.
Take pause every day to notice the inspirational signs and messages that might motivate you to act. Be more present with your surroundings and start paying attention to the details of life, each person you come in contact with throughout the day etc.; The key to finding yourself could come to you as a passing thought as you are driving to work or as a casual observation from a friend. Stop to listen and follow through when you feel inspired.
- Reconnect with old friends.
People frequently lose touch with friends because they stop putting forth the effort to connect with them on a regular basis. Reconnect with old contacts you have not talked to in a long time to see where their life has taken them and what they are doing to keep themselves fulfilled and happy. This effort can be especially beneficial if you reach out to a friend from a time in your life when you felt like you knew yourself well.
- Update your mindset.
Your state of mind is a power when it comes to your overall happiness and your perception of reality. If you have felt lost for a while, it may be because you are still holding onto certain beliefs that are blocking you and holding you back. These feelings dictate how you experience your current reality, and if that perceived reality is less your expectations, it is time to update your mindset.
- Trust yourself.
You have to learn to trust yourself and the new path you are following, even if you have moments of doubt. Believe in yourself and realize that you have everything you need in order to flourish. Have faith in your own judgment, wisdom, and intelligence, and other people will have faith in you as well. The amazing thing about life is that it never stops evolving. While you may feel stuck right now, the world around you is constantly transforming, and things can improve for you in an instant. If you trust that your circumstances can to improve in an instant, you open yourself up to seeing opportunities when they present themselves.
Try to enjoy the process of uncovering your new life rather than resisting this place of transition. Recognize that this is a vital and necessary part of life, and embrace it as a sacred journey.
