Feeling lost in your 20s: normal or a warning sign?
In your early twenties, people say life is just beginning. That the world is at your feet, that you have all the time in the world, that opportunities are everywhere. But they forget to mention that, most days, you have no idea how to walk through that world. It feels like everyone around you is walking along a clear road, with GPS and signposts, while you’re stuck in constant fog, holding a half-empty map. There’s this strange phase – which can last months or even years – where you feel like you’re doing everything you’re supposed to… and yet, something still feels off. Are we messing up? Or is this simply part of the process? The truth is: yes, it’s completely natural to feel lost in your early twenties. In fact, it would be more surprising if everything felt crystal clear. It’s a transition period where you’re no longer a teenager, but you also don’t feel t hat solid footing of a “real adult”. You make serious decisions – about courses, careers, relationships, ...
