How to Stop Being Dazed and Confused About Your Future
The future may seem scary sometimes, leaving many of us dazed and confused.
Especially if you’re not sure where you’re going, are living by someone else’s
standards, or are a perfectionist.
By Patrick Banks
Are you confused about your future?
However, it doesn’t need to be like that. Life happens in the present, and if we learn how to make the most of it and even work on building a better future today, we can live happily and go after our goals.
Then, what might happen tomorrow won’t be scary anymore, as we’re doing our best and enjoying every moment at the same time.
What you need to overcome that fear and confusion about the future is clarity. Here are a few easy ways to find it and start creating your ideal lifestyle today.
For more inspiration, check out our collection of confused quotes about the ups and downs of life.
How to stop being confused about your next steps in life
1. Understand that it’s alright not to know.
Uncertainty isn’t a bad thing. It’s part of life and we should accept it and learn to live with it.
Otherwise, life can be a constant struggle.
You don’t need to know what tomorrow will look like. What you have is this day, so focus on it, make the most of it, and let life decide what will happen next.
2. Trust the natural flow.
Not only should you let things be sometimes, but you should also learn to go with them, to trust that the universe knows what’s right for you.
This will give you peace of mind and you won’t be overwhelmed anymore.
3. Stop imagining the worst.
The scenarios you’re playing in your head are an illusion. In this case, not knowing what lies in store is a good thing, as there’s a big chance it will be something great.
Don’t let negativity, doubts and fear of failure prevent you from living life to the fullest. Leave them behind.
4. Get back to the present moment.
Practice mindfulness and start living consciously by letting go of the past and future.
Life is right here, in this beautiful moment. The best you can do is to enjoy it, do things you love, be with people you care about and dedicate time only to meaningful things that will give you results.
Anything else is not important.
5. Become action-oriented.
What’s the point of overthinking, fearing tomorrow, complaining about not knowing what’s next?
All that is pointless. It makes you lose the point in doing things today, when – in fact – you’re still in charge of your life and thoughts. You just need to get back to the present and start taking action.
Do something. No matter how small it is. Write down what you want your life to look like, set goals and break them down into manageable actions. Make a plan, set a deadline and decide what it takes to get there.
Now you’ll know what to do every day, and you’ll replace uncertainty with action.
6. Be an optimist.
If you’re going to expect anything at all, let that be the best.
Anything is possible, so why not be sure that great things are coming your way? If you’re full of appreciation for what you already have, work on achieving your goals, have fun today and trust the natural flow, then why not be positive about the future and let that be yet another reason to smile?
7. Prepare.
Confusion can also be overcome by being prepared. Learn how to take care of yourself, but also of your time, money and life in general. It takes patience, mistakes and persistence, but it’s worth it.
8. Be open to opportunities.
The future is connected to the new and unknown. That can scare us too.
But not if we look at things from another point of view. The future, in this case, means getting out of our comfort zone in personal and professional life, challenging ourselves and improving. It also means new opportunities coming our way, each of which may turn into something life-changing.
That’s why we need to keep our eyes open for such chances and take them when they appear.
9. Have fun.
Together with being an optimist and opportunist, you must never take life too seriously. Always choose to spend time with those who make you laugh and ignore those who upset you.
Find the beauty in everything around you, live boldly and adventurously, read motivational literature, watch comedies, play games, take up new hobbies, learn new skills, etc.
Most importantly, have fun while doing all that.
If you do all these, you won’t have time to be confused, in doubt or scared. Because you’ll be busy living, being mindful of everything going on, getting to know new people, places and even sides of yourself that you didn’t know about.
You’ll be on a quest to learn more, grow spiritually, reach goals and get ahead in life. And all that will keep you busy and entertained, but will also make you productive, happy and successful.
So what’s not to love about the future? There’s so much good that can happen at any moment. Develop that attitude towards life and tomorrow will never feel confusing again.