Stop thinking about the future

Have you ever been asked, “What’s your plan for the future?” or “What do you want to do in the future?”

You might’ve been happy to answer that question or you might’ve been scared of that question because you have no answer at all. Realistically it is good to have a plan for the future. But to not have an idea shouldn’t feel stressful.

This stress comes with overthinking, over-worrying, and overplanning your future when there is no need to. And it isn’t a necessity to have a plan or idea.

A great struggle that particularly young people face, is not having any idea of what they want to do in life. The constant pressure and questioning from others can be annoying and even scary, which is why many people choose to study/work for something that they don’t even enjoy.

Choosing a career path in life that you regret is more common than you think and often occurs due to stress from peers, family, and society itself. Ultimately, this doesn't just cause regret in your career path, but this stress can also lead to anxiety or depression.

The pressure to have a plan for the future is absolutely absurd and causes unnecessary worry for our society. When the real is truth is, you don’t actually need to know what you want to do in your life.

Many people who are clueless about their plan for the future can feel dumb or lost in their life as society makes it seems that it is a priority you must have. It seems to be a social stigma as it can be seen as a bad idea to not follow a specific goal in your future. However, it really isn’t a bad idea and it can actually be a good one.

Choosing not to stick to a certain pathway or follow one specific goal in life can help you to become more open-minded towards different pathways. You can also have a better understanding of who you are or what purpose you feel like you need to serve in life. Rather than deciding what you want to do right away.

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