I Don’t Know What I’m Doing With My Life

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(But Maybe That’s Exactly Where Everything Begins)

I did everything right. So why did it still feel wrong?

When Busy Meant Happy (But Not Fulfilled)

In April 2025, I turned 24.
I had a stable job. Good pay. Freelance projects that brought in extra income.
From the outside, it looked like I was doing well.

But inside?

I felt like a robot stuck on loop. I was busy, yes. But was I happy? Or just constantly moving so I wouldn’t have to face the silence?

The truth is — I’ve always been financially independent. I’ve never liked wasting time. I’m not the “party every weekend” kind of girl.
Being productive made me feel alive.

But at the start of this year, I paused everything freelancing, extra projects and told myself:

“This year, I’m going to experience life, not just manage it.”

Kickboxing, Marathons & the Power of Movement

I signed up for kickboxing classes and my first ever marathon.
For the first time in a long time, I was doing things that had nothing to do with deadlines or decks.

And you know what surprised me?

People celebrate your discipline only when it’s tied to work.
But when you stop working and start investing in yourself, the applause fades.

Still kickboxing gave me confidence. Running my first marathon showed me what my body could do. It was a reminder: I’m more than my to-do list.

Japan Was the Dream. Home Was the Realization.

In May, I finally took my dream trip to Japan — something I’d wanted since I was a kid. I wanted to experience Japan’s washroom and obviously matcha.

It was beautiful. The culture. The energy. The food (even if it was a challenge sometimes).

But somewhere around Day 10, I felt this weird ache…

I missed my routine.
I missed my food.
I missed having a place that felt like mine.

Japan made me realize: I didn’t need to escape my life. I needed to rebuild it into something I wanted to come home to.

Why I Quit My Job Anyway

I returned from Japan and jumped right back into office life. And suddenly, everything felt off. It was Monday, and I was hit with the Monday blues harder than ever.

There was a team restructure. The energy was weird. The work felt transactional.
And for the first time, I looked at my inbox and thought:

“This isn’t where I belong anymore.”

It was a terrifying thought — especially for someone like me who’s always had a plan.

But it was also honest.
So I listened to it.

And I left.

The Website That Feels Like Me

Starting TheirLifestyle.com was on my bucket list for years.
I’ve always loved SEO. I learned it during my time at IIDE. I’ve been obsessed with how people search, what they click, what sticks.

But I also love storytelling.
And I knew — if I could combine strategy with soul, something special would come out of it.

This blog isn’t just a project.
It’s me choosing freedom, expression, and creativity even if it doesn’t pay yet.

If You’re 24 and Feeling Lost Too, Here’s What I Know

Everyone will have an opinion.

They’ll say quitting a job in your 20s is reckless.
They’ll say I can afford it because I’m privileged.
They’ll say this is a phase, and I’ll regret it.

But what they don’t see is this:
I’m not taking money from my parents. I have savings.
And I truly believe…

You’re richest when you’re full of experiences — not just your bank account.

What to Do When You Feel Lost in Life

Let me say this softly, but clearly — you are not behind.
You are becoming.

Here’s what helped me (and might help you too):

• 🥾 Move your body. Walk, run, dance, stretch — just get out of your head.
• 📓 Journal — even if you don’t know what to write. This blog explains how writing down goals changed my mindset.
• 🎯 Try one thing you’ve never done (even if it’s small).
• ✈️ Travel — and see how much you miss home.
• 🌱 Build something that’s yours, even if it’s not profitable (yet).

You don’t need a plan for the next five years.
You just need a plan for the next 30 days.
Mine is this blog. Yours could be anything.

Am I Still Stuck?

Some days, yes.
It’s a love letter to my 24-year-old self who’s still figuring it all out.

And maybe… just maybe…
That’s the point.

Join Me — Let’s Unstick Together

I’m writing a blog every day for the next 30 days.
No filters. No fake wins. Just real stuff.
If you’ve ever Googled “what to do when you feel lost in life,” — you’ll feel seen here.

• Save this for a low day.
• Or start writing with me.

We’ll find our way — together.