Why You Feel Lost in Life

19 Jan 2024 (10 months ago)

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Feeling lost in life can be due to not knowing where you're going, where you are, or the path to get from A to B.
Clarity and reorientation are moving targets that change over time.
The point is not to have your entire life mapped out but to engage in "wayfinding" - figuring out where to go even without a clear destination.
This video series will cover methods for determining your direction, reflecting on the past, and converting insights into a tangible plan.

Brainstorm what service you would like to offer the world.
Consider the "Future Ted Talk Prompt": Imagine giving an inspiring TED Talk 20 years from now. What would you be talking about?
Service does not have to be world-changing; it can be about meaningful connections, parenting, teaching, etc.
The "Talent Service Prompt": If you had unlimited money and time, how would you use your talents to serve others?
The "Funeral Prompt": Imagine someone speaking at your funeral about the impact of your work. What would you want them to say?
Write down your answers to these prompts. Writing helps you process complex thoughts and ideas.

Fear limits thinking and encourages sticking within the boundaries of what is known or expected.
Fearless dream prompt: What would you do if you knew you could not fail?
What would you do even if you knew you would fail: Helps identify what resonates personally in terms of the process rather than just the outcome.
Deferred dream prompt: What's a dream you've always had but never pursued? Why is it a dream, and what's stopping you?

Ideal Tuesday prompt: Imagine your perfect Tuesday a year from now. What are you doing, who are you with, and how are you spending your time?
Ideal week method: Create a Google Calendar called "Ideal Week" and block out what your dream week looks like, including waking hours, work, social activities, and family time.
Future Self prompt: Imagine you've achieved everything you've ever wanted. How have you changed as a person, and what qualities and achievements define this future version of yourself?

We can gain insights into what we want by looking at role models and the qualities we admire in others.
Who are the people you most admire and why: Identify the qualities you admire in others and consider how you might emulate them.
If you were to become an amalgamation of three to five people: Imagine combining the traits of several people you admire. What would that person be like, and what qualities would you want to emulate?