i am 23 and still dont know what i want to do with my life?

Question

really feel like i should have more to show for than what i have now wich is nothing. how do i find meaning

Answer 1

I know how you feel. I too am 23 and I've been asking myself that very same question for the past 5 years or so.
I have always been kind of here, there and everywhere when it comes to jobs and career choices, and I have never followed through with much of anything career-wise.
When I was a kid, my greatest dream was to become a veterinarian, only to realize as an adult that it wasn't really for me. It's not that I can't do it, or that I'm not good at it, because I am. But I realized after a while that it isn't what I am meant to do. it just doesn't feel right for me.
And that is what has happened with everything else I have started to go into. Finally, I just had to sit down and really think about what I enjoy doing and what I actually do best. I asked my friends and family to help me think on this, and they all came to the same conclusions I did; Psychology.... Finally something that really fits me. It feels right.
So, to keep from doing the same thing I've done before with all of my other career prospects, I actually set my mind and have started taking the steps to do this. I was worried that at 23, I may be too old to start now. I will have to go through 6 or more years of college to become a licensed Psychologist. But you know what? I can do it, because it is what I am meant to do.
So, my dear, take some time to really get to know yourself. Ask yourself some deep questions and answer truthfully. If you do this, you will find what is right for you. But, once you find it, don't think on it too much. Go for it! Dive in headfirst, and you will get there. You aren't too old. Many people are in their 30's or 40's before they achieve their goals, but this doesn't have to be the case with you if you act soon.
Good luck.

Answer 2

I'd say this is pretty much okay. At this point in your life....you're still young (ohhh to be 23 again!)

I don't think anyone should live by a set time that they have to know what it is they want to do with their life. Thats the great thing about being first a human being...and second an American.

Being human....you can change what you do, if you decide you don't want to do what you're doing...than you can go back to school...you can try new things....until you find something that leaves you feeling satisified. And then when that becomes mundane....you can choose something else.

Imagine being a dog...or a cat....or a monkey? You're pretty much stuck there for your entire life.

Best of luck!!!!!!

Answer 3

I am 22, i found a purpose in life at the age of 16 or something like that, but i did not do anything about it for years.
So just because u don't know what u want out of life does not mean u have messed up! all it means is that u have not found something that u would settle for. Do what i did, read the Bible it has many examples of different people and their life stiles... and their end ofcorse. U can look at that and u will be able to see what options are available, then you chuse what is the best!
And live life how it was ment to be lived!

Answer 4

Is there somewhere in the world that you have always wanted to visit? If there is save your $ until you have enought for airfare. If you do not have a place that is of great interest to you, spin a globe and place your finger on the surface . . . that's the place to go. Make sure you have enough money to live for one week at this place and from there you're on your own. Your eyes and ears will likely open wider than they have ever been in your life, especially if you go to a place where others are far less fortunate than you. More importantly though, your heart will be opened.

Three months away from home in a place where you have to learn language, customs, directions, eating practices, etc. is easily worth as much, if not more than a four year university degree program. When you get home from your travels to India, or Guatemala, or Newfoundland, or Turkey, you will be much closer to having your head on straighter and your priorities shuffled correctly. Good luck.

Answer 5

I am 33 and I have no idea, what I've learned since I was 23 is this. It isn't so much what you do but how you do it. Try stuff if you like it, do what you need to get better, if you don't move on.

Passion and desire will overcome most every other obstacle. Keep looking till you find where you want to be then throw yourself into it.

If you can not help but accumulate accomplishments and stuff that will show what you have done.

Answer 6

I'm 30 and still don't know. I thought I knew in my early 20's, but life has a way of throwing curveballs at you. All I can recommend is that you keep all of your options open, and welcome new experiences and educational opportunities. What I want out of my life now was not even a thought to me as recently as 3 years ago.

That is the beauty of life. The Human Condition would be void of excitement if we were always following a path. Life was meant to provide change and opportunity, and to fear that is human.

We all want to feel that we are doing what we are supposed to do with this life, and feel that our purpose is fitting to our own goals and alignment. Keep your eyes open, and opportunity and personal/spiritual growth will follow.

Answer 7

Im 24 and I am at the same position..finished my degree with honours and.. I feel like now what? just work and in what? dont worry, expectations come and go, you dont have to commit your thoughts and life to a forever, do what you want to do at the moment, and enjoy it, eventually youll turn back and youll realize that its been years doing the same thing or you might learn something and get involve in something new .. youll never know what may happen, just like everybody says, dont worry about it, sooner or later youll find it.
someone already said it, but do some volunteer job, travel, meet new people, this will deffo will give you another perspective of what life is!

Answer 8

Start by finding a job in a field that you totally LOVE, even if you have to start at the absolute bottom. Over time, you will become better and can either start your own business or will move up in the company. By loving what you do, going to work everyday will be way more enjoyable, even if you don't make much money.

Answer 9

In the Purpose Driven Life, the author recommends finding something at which you can excel and doing it excellently. Not bad advice. Don't feel TOO badly about your situation, I'm 70 and still finding new things to do.

Answer 10

well... depends in wht context u talking...? is it career or for the purpose of ur life?

anyways... rather than worrying... try finding out...
i am 19 and i've found my purpose to life is too... explore...the truth of my life as a human... but that doesnt mean i will search and explore day and night lol...

i got my career... but with that i wanna do lot many things... like psychology social work... bunjee jump.... ha ha

dont worry dear just live your present and go with the flow... u'll find it if not today then tomorrow... age doesnt matter...