There’s a saying that sometimes, even the best-laid plans fall apart. You can plan things to the “T,” and life’s unexpected twists and turns can throw those plans right off track. Since you can’t control or predict the future, it’s ok for you not to have it all figured out. Who could’ve predicted the pandemic and whose plans didn’t it throw off? Just because you don’t have it all figured out doesn’t make you unambitious, unmotivated or irresponsible. It just means that you’re human.
It’s Ok If You Don’t Have It Figured Out
Some women have had their whole lives figured out from the time they were little girls – from the university they would attend to the husband, to the number of kids they’d have to their career – they’ve had a plan and have meticulously executed that plan to perfection. Then there’s you – you had no clue what university you wanted to attend, obtained a degree in liberal arts because you had way too many interests and have worked jobs in a number of fields trying to find the right fit. And you know what? It’s ok that you don’t have everything all figured out; there’s no right or wrong way to pursue your life’s journey. Everyone’s path is different, so don’t beat yourself up if you don’t have your whole life mapped out; just keep going.
It’s Ok If Your Plan Doesn’t Work Out
Sometimes you can have a plan, but that plan can hit pit stops, roadblocks, ditches and dead ends. Funny how we don’t seem to plan for these setbacks in our master plan, huh? Just because your plan doesn’t go as planned doesn’t mean it was a bad plan or that your plan failed; life happens, throwing us curveballs. Don’t beat yourself up just because your plan doesn’t work out; sometimes it’s a blessing in disguise, allowing for a better plan to fall into place.
It’s Ok To Change Your Mind
So, you had your career plan all figured out, you executed that plan and everything fell into place, just as you wanted. And now that your plan has worked, you wish it hadn’t because you hate it! You spent all this time, energy, effort and money (Sallie Mae, anyone) to pursue a career (or whatever), you got it and you couldn’t be more miserable. Guess what? It’s ok to change your mind. Really, it’s ok. You’re constantly evolving (or at least you should be) so why wouldn’t your mind change? You’re not the same person you are at 25, that you were at 20, etc. Your interests changed, your experiences changed, and you changed, so why wouldn’t your mind change about your wants? It’s ok to change your mind – don’t stay stuck someplace that no longer serves you.
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