Instead of drafting a new 10-year rigid plan, try setting "intentions." Focus on the direction you want to move rather than a static destination.
It is entirely valid to feel sad, angry, or confused about losing the future you envisioned. Do not rush into "positive thinking" without first acknowledging your disappointment. 2. Audit Your Core Values
When life rejects your original blueprint, it is usually an invitation to build something more authentic, resilient, and beautifully unexpected. Stop mourning the plan that was, and start participating in the life that is waiting for you. Instead of drafting a new 10-year rigid plan,
At first, it was just a blog, but soon I began to receive requests from clients who wanted me to write for them. I discovered that I had a knack for storytelling and a passion for helping others tell theirs.
Whether you’ve had a rough week or a rough year, Alessandra Olanow’s I Used to Have a Plan: But Life Had Other Ideas is the gentle companion you didn't know you needed. At first, it was just a blog, but
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A heavy sense of directionless floating, often accompanied by the feeling that you are "falling behind" your peers.