2006-10-17 18:04:22 · 12 answers · asked by christie n 1 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
its not really normal but its not out of the ordinary
2006-10-21 07:52:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's normal. At 19, you haven't found yourself yet, much less figured out what to do with your life. And it's OK to be afraid of the future too. None of really know what will happen to us from one year to the next. I think whats important is that your thinking about it. That's a good sign. One that shows your not expecting a wonderful life to just fall in your lap. It sounds like you want to active in making a good life for yourself, which is good because in this day and age, the only true person you can depend on is yourself and even then, you'll let yourself down once in a while. The main plan is decide what you want to do with your life, make sure it's realistic, make sure it's something you'll be happy with and go for it. I'm not sure if your talking about work, career, relationships or what, but if you want specific advice, e-mail me & maybe I can give you some advice that will help. Hang in there.
2006-10-18 02:01:46 · answer #2 · answered by White Knight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll only fail if you believe that you will. You have time to figure things out. If you are going to college or a vocational school, do the best that you can. As far as choosing a career, it is hard to figure things out at that age. I went to college as a Criminal Justice major, didn't do a good job and finally went to Culinary school and graduated at the top of my class. I'm 30 and working to find a career that will suit my knowledge of food and transportation. I rent a nice apartment, own a nice truck, have great parents and a younger brother that is also my best friend, so I hardly call myself a failure, I'm still learning as I go. If we knew every answer to what life was going to bring as we grow older, what would the point be? Being scared is natural, don't let it get the best of you though, the key to not failing I've found is not being afraid to!!! Hope this helps and gives some positive motivation :-) Good Luck!!!
2006-10-18 01:14:29 · answer #3 · answered by Porterhouse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, u r very young to allow those thoughts to come into your mind. Go to your mirror and have a good look at yourself, u r wonderful and unique and there's no other person like u in this world and no one can take yr place in this world. No matter what you've been told in the past or what you've come to believe about yrself, God loves you totally and wants you to believe in yrself. U can make it, and that doesn't mean that you will make it once, you will try and fail and learn from what it is you did wrong, until you succeed in what u want to get out of this life. Take care
2006-10-18 01:17:13 · answer #4 · answered by Su Z Wong 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's quite normal. I'm about to be 21 and am still scared to all hell. You won't always know what to do, but you should sort of just go with what you know or what you want to know.
I find that if I think about things in the long run, I am very overwhelmed with all I need to achieve to get where I need to be. But, if I take it just a day at a time, focus on what I can take care of at that very moment, I do just fine.
Glance up at the future, but keep your eye on the day at hand... After all, if you cease to live, then that whole future worrying thing was pretty much worthless, eh?
2006-10-18 01:08:10 · answer #5 · answered by wheresheleaves 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Honey, I'm 42 and still don't know what I want to be when I grow up! :)
Worry not. We luckily live in a society where you can follow your dreams. The only serious piece of advice I can give you, which will open the doors for you for the future, is get your Bachelors degree. Don't screw around with that. Whatever it's in, it doesn't matter. You can get a degree in basket weaving..doesn't matter. Just get a 4 year degree..trust me on this one. 20 years from now, 30 years from now, 40 years from now..it will open doors for you and give you options other won't have.
Good luck and enjoy yourself..but stay in school!
2006-10-18 01:16:27 · answer #6 · answered by Jeanine C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Completely normal! And it never really gets any easier. The best thing you can do is realise that work is just a means to an end. Your real life is the time you spend with your family and friends, having fun and enjoying what the world has to offer. Work just makes it possible to be able to do that.
2006-10-18 01:13:54 · answer #7 · answered by the_fatmanwalksalone 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I am 27 and still think about it. I own my own company now but its something that kinda always on your mind. It take a long time to realize what you what to do and sometimes when you finally make up your mind...you will change it again....dont worry everything always happens for a reason and things always fall into place. But if you are looking for answers start with the things that you like :-)
2006-10-18 01:07:49 · answer #8 · answered by Glittergirl 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
this is normal!!! i am 22 and still making up my mind of what to do. the big thing is do something you can handle and not hate doing for the rest of your life. if you are wanting to go to college though, so as not to waste money take some basic courses. that would be my suggestion.
2006-10-18 01:21:00 · answer #9 · answered by DW827 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very, very normal! Don't be discouraged though, just take the time out to learn more about you. Once you figure out where you want to be in the future, you can then make your plan to get there. Keep in mind this WILL NOT be easy, but be determined!!
2006-10-18 01:08:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Perfectly Normal.
Im 20 and I dont know either. Just gotta take it in stride, and dont rush into anything. Somthing will come along :)
2006-10-18 01:08:15 · answer #11 · answered by hey2a 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋