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Non so cosa fare della mia vita: 30 consigli per cambiare le carte in tavola

There’s no human being on earth who never feels lost. We all experience it, and yet somehow, we always forget that…

Being lost has a different meaning for all of us. Perhaps you’ve just finished high school and you think it’s time to finally get a job. Or, perhaps you’re generally stuck in a rut.

Either way, you think ‘’I don’t know what to do with my life… I don’t know who to be.’’

Since I perfectly understand what you’re going through, you will be offered life-changing pieces of advice. Do you want to know what those are? Then, read on and watch how you can prendere il controllo del vostro vita in pochissimo tempo!

Is It Okay That I Don’t Know What To Do With My Life?

una donna delusa siede su una sedia

Assolutamente sì.

I know it’s hard being uncertain about which step to take next, but that doesn’t say anything about you.

La vita può essere disordinata, ma bisogna abbracciarla per quanto sia frustrante. Non è colpa vostra e il fatto di esservi persi a volte è perfettamente comprensibile.

You aren’t defined by only one thing

Walt Whitman once said: ”Io sono grande, io contengo moltitudini.”

Well, you are indeed large, and not at all defined by your inability to choose a path in life. Rather, think of the paths you’ve already chosen. Acknowledge all you’ve achieved so far. THAT is who you are.

Instead of going on a guilt trip over what you can’t do, look back and celebrare se stessi e tutte le vostre vittorie, even the ”minor” ones.

This is only a setback and not proof of your failure. Besides, isn’t it more fulfilling to get something you want after really fighting for it?

Others rarely know what they’re doing either

When you feel lost, you often believe that you’re the only one feeling that way. However, there are actually a lot of people who share your sentiments and who struggle daily because they can’t figure out what to do next.

Don’t make things harder by convincing yourself that you’re alone in this. It’s only natural to be confused at times; others just don’t talk about it. They perceive it as a weakness that is not worth sharing the same as you do.

Ma it’s not a weakness. It’s just a normal part of human existence, and you should accept it.

Fate tutto secondo i vostri ritmi

So che scorrendo i vostri social media e vedendo altri raggiungere i propri obiettivi ti fa sentire malissimo. Si è sottoposti a un'enorme pressione perché si è socialmente condizionati a credere che si debbano raggiungere determinati obiettivi a una certa età.

Well, know that you don’t have to. It’s okay if you don’t want a job at this moment. You don’t have to marry before you’re thirty years old. L'unica cosa importante è che facciate cosa ti rende felice regardless of your age or other people’s lives.

Remember – there are no rules; only the ones you make. Your life is your own, so treat it as such. Don’t compare it to anyone else’s.

Siate gentili con voi stessi

It’s understandable to be upset if you come to the point where you think ”I don’t know what to do with my life.” Just make sure that you don’t judge yourself per esso.

People will often tell you that self-criticism is the greatest motivation, but what they don’t tell you is quanto sia importante per il vostro benessere a solo Siate gentili con voi stessi

Esercitate l'autocritica per determinare quali aree della vostra vita devono essere modificate, ma smettere di essere autoironici perché questo vi farà più male che bene. Implementate invece autocura emotiva nella vostra routine quotidiana. 

Come faccio a sapere cosa dovrei fare della mia vita?

una donna immaginaria seduta su un molo

I know that sometimes, you get stuck in one place and you don’t exactly know where to go. You yearn to cambiare la tua vita, but you don’t even know how.

What’s the right thing to do? What should you be like?

Se state pensando di farlo, ecco alcuni consigli generali:

1. Prendetela con calma

You don’t have to figure it all out in an instant. Think about it. You only have one life.

Volete scegliere un percorso solo per il gusto di scegliere?

Wouldn’t you want to be enthusiastic about it?

Fidatevi di me, Quando meno ve lo aspettate, vi verrà incontro. Impegnatevi nel lavoro necessario per migliorare la vostra vita, ma rimandate qualsiasi decisione importante solo perché pensate di doverla prendere subito.

Fate piccoli piani, ma seguite anche la corrente.

2. Pensate a chi siete

Sometimes, the people around you will try to convince you that being a doctor is the ideal job while you have a start-up company of your own in mind. Or, they will tell you that it’s time to settle down despite knowing that being single makes you happy.

Probabilmente vi infastidiscono e li scartate, ma sentirli continuamente vi influenza. I vostri piani vi sfuggono e iniziate inconsciamente a condividere le loro opinioni. Don’t let that happen. Think about who you truly are.

Volete rimanere non sposati e partire per un viaggio in solitaria intorno al mondo?

Volete fare ciò che amate nonostante non siate pagati bene?

Prendete in considerazione solo i VOSTRI desideri, perché sono gli unici che contano.

3. Think about who you’d like to be

While it’s important to know who you are, you also have to think about what you want to change.

Desiderate avere una migliore capacità di gestione del tempo?

Sognate di essere single but you don’t know come rompere?

Tutti abbiamo obiettivi diversi e anche quelli apparentemente piccoli possono cambiare la vita. Nulla è irrilevante se si ha anche il minimo desiderio di ottenerlo.

4. Trovare l'ispirazione

Isn’t it a great feeling when you find something or someone that inspires you to work hard for your obiettivi di vita? Dipinge il quadro di ciò che potrebbe essere la vostra vita e costruisce la fiducia in se stessi.

Whenever you start thinking ‘’I don’t know what to do with my life,’’ go to the source of your inspiration and don’t abandon it until you feel otherwise.

However, don’t become too immersed in it either. Seeing others living the life that you want can affect you to the extent to where you easily forget about yourself.

Remember – you want motivazione e non una fuga dalla realtà.

5. Uscire dalla propria zona di comfort

I’m sorry to say this, but you can’t have the life you want if you stay where you are comfortable. Sometimes, it’s necessary to get out there and do the thing that terrifies you.

It’s valid to be afraid, but you can’t let it control you. Once you uscire dalla propria zona di comfort, it’s going to be really hard at first, but eventually, you’ll see that it isn’t so bad.

Se così fosse, invece, si può sempre fare un passo indietro e cercare ciò che si vuole altrove. L'importante è provare.

6. Smettere di trovare scuse

Spesso siamo motivati un minuto prima e il minuto dopo troviamo una scusa per abbandonare il nostro lavoro. ricerca della felicità. La paura di provare qualcosa di nuovo ci ha sopraffatto e vogliamo solo tornare nella nostra bolla per sentirci di nuovo al sicuro.

Stop this. As comforting as it is, your bubble doesn’t let you feel the joy of fulfilling your own wishes. Expand it.

Staying in the same place doesn’t do you any good, and you feeling guilty about it doesn’t change anything. What you should do is convince yourself that whatever you imagine is yours to have because you DESERVE it.

7. Fare pace con il possibile fallimento

There’s nothing quite like the fear of failure to stop us from reaching our goals. Although this kind of self-sabotage serves as a way to protect us, it actually does the opposite. Don’t let it.

Go out there and fail big if need be. There’s truly nothing shameful about that. It may sound cheesy, but failure really does help you learn.

You can’t always succeed. There are always going to be bumps in the road, but that doesn’t mean you suck at life. The day you realize this will be the day you cambiare la tua vita interamente.

8. Creare una scheda di visione

There’s nothing more motivating than having all of your life goals in front of you whenever you wake up in the morning.

Volete andare all'università? Il tuo desiderio più grande è quello di visitare New York?

Visualizzate la vostra vita ideale e mettetela su carta. Trovate citazioni e immagini, oppure disegnate voi stessi qualcosa. Fate in modo che sia un progetto creativo. What’s important is that it ispira la vostra crescita personale.

Don’t let anyone tell you that this is meant for those of a young age. In reality, it’s more meant for adults because we are the ones with a bunch of goals, are we not?

Come posso trovare una carriera che mi piace?

due donne siedono a un tavolo e parlano

Finding your dream job can indeed be challenging. Perhaps you already know what it is, or you’re still trying to figure it out. Either way, things aren’t going the way you want them to, and you constantly think to yourself ”I don’t know what to do with my life”.

Da dove si comincia?

Dovete lasciare che siano gli altri a guidarvi verso la decisione giusta?

Should you reject any opportunity that doesn’t lead to your lavoro da sogno?

If this is what you’re wondering, here’s what to do:

1. Conoscere i propri punti di forza

I’m sure that upon reading the title, some of your desirable traits came to mind. We all have them, but sadly, we’re often not aware of it.

If you’re not certain what yours are, discover them, or ask someone else to give you feedback. Either way, determining your talents is crucial in finding the perfect career path.

Be aware of what you’re good at and use it to your advantage. In breve tempo, potrete prosperare ed essere in grado di fare praticamente tutto.

2. Essere consapevoli dei propri punti deboli

Ignoring what you’re not good at is simply not an option. To find the perfect job, you need to figure out your weaknesses so you can work on them.

For instance, if you want to be a teacher, you need to be able to convey your knowledge to others properly. How do you think you’ll manage that if you’re not good at explaining yourself?

Don’t be hard on yourselfTuttavia. You can’t be good at everything, but you do need to look at the situation realistically in order to succeed.

3. Provare diversi lavori

While it’s useful to go in the direction of success, it can be exciting to try something a bit riskier. You don’t always need to look for a long-term job that will fulfill you for life.

Perché non provare a fare un po' di a breve termine lavori di cui non sai nulla?

If you want to be a cashier at the moment, but aren’t good with calculations, does that mean you should never give it a shot?

It may not always be wise, but it’s still an opportunity to learn a new skill and to gain an amazing experience overall!

4. Notate cosa vi riempie di entusiasmo

You probably don’t associate anything positive with the word ‘job.’ It feels more like an obligation that you have to fulfill in order to have a decent life. However, it doesn’t have to be that way…

Pensate alla cosa che vi rende così entusiasti da volerla fare ogni giorno. Potete trasformarla in una professione? Se è possibile, fatelo!

Of course, not everything has to be monetized, but money isn’t the point here.

If you could have the chance to both do something you love AND get paid for it, wouldn’t you take it?

5. Don’t listen to others

As we’ve previously mentioned, others filling our heads with their ideas of who we’re supposed to be can have a great impact on us. It’s crucial that you ignore them and figure out what YOU want.

A volte, inconsciamente, andiamo nella direzione che ci consigliano, credendo che sia una nostra scelta. Fate attenzione anche a questo.

You can let others offer you advice on what to do, but it’s not on them to make that decision for you.

Come posso avere una vita migliore?

una donna sorridente seduta a un tavolo che mangia e preme un telefono

So che a volte sembra di avere un vita personale equilibrata è fuori dalla vostra portata. Ma, credetemi, non lo è mai.

It’s just not enough to only think ”I don’t know what to do with my life.” You need to work for it and accept that it can’t change in a single day. It’s fine if it takes you a long period of time, even years, because l'importanza sta nel vostro impegno quotidiano.

Un giorno vi guarderete indietro e noterete improvvisamente quanto la vostra vita sia diversa da quella di prima. Siate pazienti.

If you’re not so sure where to begin, here are some useful tips:

1. Avere un buon programma di sonno

As good as it feels to be a night owl, it does you no good, and that’s a fact. You simply CANNOT function during the day if you’ve slept only a few hours. Il corpo ha bisogno di cure tanto quanto la mente.

If you’re having trouble fixing your sleep schedule, you can always take baby steps. Start going to bed and waking up only an hour earlier or even less because you can’t change all of a sudden. It needs to be gradual to be effective.

You don’t have to give up the joy you feel at night entirely, but keep in mind that continuously staying up late is self-destructive. So, get enough sleep and you’ll see how much better you’ll feel!

2. Don’t forget to eat and drink water regularly

This one might be obvious, but I know a lot of you skip meals and don’t drink water regularly. You’re either too sad to care or too happy to remember. Whatever your reason is, make sure not to do that anymore.

Se volete avere la vita che desiderate, dovete nutrire il vostro corpo in modo corretto. Mangiate tre pasti al giorno e bevete circa 2 litri d'acqua, come consigliano gli esperti. Vedrete come vi sentirete meglio e più pronti per nuove vittorie.

3. Esercizio fisico quotidiano

So che il solo pensiero dell'attività fisica vi fa sgranare gli occhi e sospirare, ma è davvero una componente fondamentale del miglioramento personale. What’s the use in feeding your mind if your body’s neglected?

You don’t have to devote two hours to exercising. In fact, you shouldn’t. That will only deter you from doing it again because you’ll be too exhausted.

However, if you start small, and increase the time bit by bit every few days, it’ll keep you motivated. You will have the energy to accomplish anything you set your mind to!

4. Fare una passeggiata

There’s nothing better to help you clear your mind than a nice, long walk. It’s the perfect opportunity for contemplation, whether you go by yourself or with a loved one.

Il solo fatto di stare all'aria aperta vi dà una prospettiva completamente nuova della vostra situazione. Ogni problema sembra in qualche modo più risolvibile e ogni obiettivo più raggiungibile.

Ascoltate la musica o i suoni dell'ambiente circostante e immergetevi in profondità nei vostri desideri. Vi assicuro che più passeggiate farete, più vi sentirete bene, sia mentalmente che fisicamente.

5. Trascorrere del tempo nella natura

Contemplating your life may be important, but simply allowing yourself to just ‘be’ sometimes is entirely necessary.

Andate nei boschi o sedetevi vicino a un fiume. Lasciate andare tutti i vostri problemi e godetevi i suoni della natura. Vivere la vita in armonia.

You’ll see how you’ll forget yourself in an instant! Tutto ciò che esiste sarà solo ciò che vi circonda. Vi fonderete con esso e tutti i vostri problemi saranno inesistenti per un po'.

‘’Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.’’ – Henry David Thoreau

6. Iniziare un hobby

We all have a daily routine. If you don’t want to add anything to it, that’s fine. But, if you get bored and think ”I don’t know what I want to do with my life”, finding a new hobby is the perfect step!

It doesn’t have to be something you’re good at. Try something you have never done before. The purpose of this isn’t to show how skilled you are, or even to become skilled, for that matter. It’s rather about taking your life into your own hands and making it more fun.

You can take piano lessons or practise drawing. I even bought a color book to find my inner child again. A hobby doesn’t necessarily have to be a sport or anything of the sort. It’s whatever you find amusing. Go and do it NOW!

7. Impostare i compiti giornalieri

It doesn’t matter if you’re doing housework or doing research on an interesting topic. What’s important is that you set tasks for yourself every day.

This helps you be more organized as well as motivated. It’s fine if you don’t fully perform them. You can do it the next day because it’s all about training your mind and making yourself a more hard-working person.

You can download To-do list apps, or simply write the tasks down. It’s not necessary to devote your whole day to them. It can just be one hour. It’s all up to you.

8. Don’t forget to relax

As essential as daily work is, you shouldn’t overexert yourself. Make time for relaxation for the sake of your mental health. Reward yourself for all you’ve achieved that day.

Whether it’s watching your favorite TV show or eating chocolate, it’s crucial for your further progress and motivation.

Non concedersi il riposo può causare una stanchezza estrema, che può impedirvi di portare a termine con successo i vostri compiti. Inoltre, si può provare risentimento anche se ci si diverte molto a svolgerli.

That’s why you should always find a balance between work and play. That one bar of chocolate might just increase your efficiency at work!

Come posso migliorare come persona?

una donna immaginaria con i capelli corti e neri si siede accanto alla finestra

Self-improvement isn’t an easy task at all. It’s especially hard because even when you know that you need to change, you fail to be onesto con te stesso.

Siete privi di principi e non mettete mai in discussione nulla?

Cosa faresti se qualcuno venisse da voi con i suoi problemi?

If your answers aren’t what you’d wish them to be, this is what you should keep in mind:

1. Essere consapevoli dei propri difetti

You can’t let go of your old self if you’re untruthful about who you are now. Self-improvement comes only when you admit that you are a flawed human being who doesn’t always make the best choices.

And, that’s fine. You can’t be perfect, but what you can do is pay attention to your flaws. After you acknowledge that you have them, figure out why they’re there in the first place. Take a psychology class or simply read self-help books, but either way, work on them.

Your flaws don’t define you, but how you deal with them does.

2. Praticare l'empatia

Improving yourself sometimes means shifting your focus on other people. It’s true that you’re the most important person in your life, ma dedicare tutta l'attenzione a se stessi è dannoso per se stessi e del tutto egoistico.

So, if you’re still thinking ”I don’t know what to do with my life,” there’s your answer. Ease someone else’s pain by listening to them. Be their emotional support, and you will instantly feel better about yourself.

”If there’s any kind of magic in this world, it must be in the attempt of understanding someone; sharing something. I know… it’s almost impossible to succeed, but… who cares, really? The answer must be in the attempt.” – from the movie, ”Before Sunrise”

3. Trattare gli altri con gentilezza

There’s nothing that screams ‘insecurity’ more than mistreating others in any way. But, your arrogance really won’t get you anywhere because it comes with a delusion that you don’t need fixing when you so clearly do.

La gentilezza, invece, è ciò che richiede una vera forza. You’re kind because you’re aware of how words can affect a person. You know that we are all equally important.

Naturally, you should stand up for yourself if need be, but don’t strive for power. That, in essence, is nothing but weakness. Instead, impegnarsi per la gentilezza e osservate quanto sarete orgogliosi di voi stessi.

4. Essere genuini

There’s no better company than an honest person, and there’s no better person to be than an honest one.

Parlate con chiarezza e dite quello che provate davvero. Se qualcuno non vi piace, smettete di fingere di apprezzare la sua presenza.

Not only is this trait admirable, but it’s also easier for you to live a life devoid of pretense. Think about how liberating it must be to be nothing more than yourself.

5. Seguire i propri principi

Tutti noi abbiamo determinati principi nella vita. The problem arises when we don’t follow them ourselves, but only preach them to others.

Quindi, voglio che pensiate ai vostri valori e li scriviate tutti.

Quante di queste cose si possono trovare nella propria pratica?

Su quali avete bisogno di lavorare?

Dopo aver risposto a queste domande, preparate un piano completo su cosa fare in seguito. Forse volete diventare più etici o più protettivi nei confronti dei deboli.

Qualunque cosa sia, immaginate quanto sia appagante diventare finalmente la persona che ammirate.

Come posso trovare il mio scopo?

una donna dai capelli biondi giace in un campo di grano e guarda il cielo

Basta capire cosa vi soddisfa.

I know you’re overthinking this because it’s natural. We all want to know why we’re here, secretly wishing that it’s for a grand purpose that will forever change the world. However, this is rarely so…

Il tuo scopo della vita may be being a nurse who saves lives daily, but it can also be making people smile. Think about what drives you and what you couldn’t be without. That’s why you’re here.

On the other hand, maybe none of us are here for a reason. But, that doesn’t mean that we can’t make our existence meaningful on our own. Don’t think too much about it. Simply feel it and you’ll find your answer.

Come posso godermi la vita?

una donna sorridente corre

Being lost doesn’t always mean that you’re attraversare un cuore spezzato o di trovare un nuovo percorso professionale.

When your head is full of ”I don’t know what to do with my life” thoughts, sometimes it simply means that you want a break, but you’re not quite sure cosa fare

Beh, la chiave per avere un vita appagante è riscoprire il bambino che è in voi!

Indipendentemente dal vostro tipo di personalità, ecco alcune idee che possono aiutarvi. vivere al meglio la propria vita:

  1. Correre una maratona.
  2. Suonare uno strumento musicale.
  3. Comporre una canzone.
  4. Fate una ricerca su una leggenda metropolitana.
  5. Visitare tutti i continenti.
  6. Praticare il tiro con l'arco.
  7. Nuotare con i delfini.
  8. Praticare l'autodifesa.
  9. Osservare le stelle.
  10. Viaggiare da soli da qualche parte.
  11. Cucire un costume di Halloween.
  12. Visitare una casa stregata.
  13. Tingere i capelli di un colore insolito.
  14. Degustazione di vini.
  15. Dormire in una casa sull'albero.
  16. Creare una capsula del tempo.
  17. Scalare una montagna.
  18. Andare a un appuntamento al buio.
  19. Visitare un castello.
  20. Andare a fare LARP (gioco di ruolo dal vivo).

If these are too much or too out of reach for you, you can always have a picnic or go for a walk in the woods. There’s la bellezza nella semplicità. Andate e godetevela.

Conclusione

una donna con lunghi capelli castani si appoggia a una staccionata e guarda il mare

Being lost doesn’t mean that you’re incapable and that you will never find your path. It simply means that you’re struggling right now. What you feel isn’t final.

I hope that the next time you start thinking “I don’t know what to do with my life,” you remember the importance of daily efforts.

There are no big changes, only small ones that eventually turn your whole life around. So, don’t despair. You got this!

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