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No plan? Lost? Confused? No problem- life still works out

“What are you planning to do in your life?” “Which stream are planning to choose?” I have been asked this a lot of times. And you are likely been there too…either in school event , family gatherings or a random relative or a friend asked this. You probably smiled awkwardly and threw out a safe answer “ummm….something related to tech” and immediately changed the subject.

Guess what ?…that’s totally fine.

1. Nobody actually has it all together ( even if they pretend to)

Let’s be real, a lot of people look like they have their lives all figured out . The straight A student with the dream college in mind or that one friend who has set to be an entrepreneur since they were 5. 

But here’s the truth, most of them are just winging it. Yup, even the adults( well that was shocking)- the ones who pay bills and file taxes- they are still figuring it out as they go.life is a chaotic and an unpredictable adventure , no two roads Look the same.

2. You are not behind , you’re just living life

Somewhere along the way, society has tricked us into thinking that everyone has to have their life figured out before 18. Countless successful people have no idea what they were doing in the beginning. Like Steve Jobs dropped out of college, JK Rowling was struggling to meet ends before her first big break ( Harry Potter)

Not knowing your future doesn’t mean that you are failing, it just means you’re exploring. Exploration leads to passion, purpose and some of the best experiences in your life.

How to navigate through the chaos like a pro

1) Try new things ( even if they seem completely random)

2) Stop comparing yourself to others- everyone moves at their own pace 

3) Embrace the uncertainty- be open to opportunities, it’s ok to not have an answer 

4) Just trust that it will all work out- everything happens for a reason 

So the next time someone asks you the same question, don’t be afraid to answer “I am still figuring it out” and smile.

Soon I will be posting about my research on different streams to help you out…. Comment if you have any reviews for my blog. I could really use it.



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  1. Anonymous25 February 2025 at 15:56

    Best wishes Pratibha. Keep Up the Good Work

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