5 Questions to Find Your Way When You Feel Lost

Are you feeling lost in the maze of life? It’s important to know what things you are willing to give up and what you need to follow your path. Know the price you are willing to pay for your dreams.
5 Questions to Find Your Way When You Feel Lost

Written by Okairy Zuñiga

Last update: 26 May, 2022

How would you say you’re feeling today? If you’re reading this article, maybe you feel lost and confused, or maybe you’ve felt like this recently.

First of all, don’t worry. This isn’t as rare as you might think.

We’ve all gone through moments when it was much harder to figure out our path. This happens even if you have the greatest family, the best friends, or the job you always dreamed about.

If you’re going through this, the first thing you should do is realize that this is actually a good thing.

Perhaps this is a good moment to stop and smell the roses. You should also take into account that you might be forgetting one of the most important people in your life: you.

Answer these questions when you feel lost. They will help you find the path for moving forward.

1. How can I make my life happier and more fun today?

bicycle-with-balloons

Sometimes, we feel lost because we get caught up in all of our responsibilities and what others expect from us.

This isn’t a bad thing. Just don’t forget that you should have happiness and fun in your life.

You’re allowed to worry a little about everything that’s in your power to change. However, before that, make sure that you’re adding happiness and fun to your life every day. You’ll be amazed by the results and how it makes you feel.

Your options are infinite. However, remember that it’s the small things in life that really matter and contribute to our mood. It can be as simple as setting aside some time for a favorite hobby, listening to some good music or adding a joke to your life every day.

2. What price am I willing to pay to follow my dreams?

you-feel-lost

If you feel lost, it could be because you’re working too hard for a project or dream. Perhaps you’ve even thought about giving it up.

Before doing this, it’s important to stop and think about what will happen if you do this.

We aren’t saying that you should never give up a goal. On the contrary, this is a good thing when you realize that your really don’t want it. However, you should realize what giving a dream up means for you.

Think hard about what price you’re willing to pay for your dream. Sometimes, it only gives you stress. But, other times, it can affect your relationships and work. Is it really worth it?

No one but you can decide this. However, it’s important that you know the consequences and determine if it’s truly worth it. 

3. What price am I willing to pay to continue following my dream?

This question goes along with the last one. It should always be one of the first questions you ask yourself when you feel lost.

Sometimes, following a dream means more stress and tiredness. It can also mean making hard decisions you don’t want to make.

In these cases, it’s a good idea to weigh the pros and cons of stopping or continuing.

When doing this analysis, try to be as objective as possible. Also, think about how your decision would affect your friends, family, and those around you.

Finally, remember that the decision is yours. However, it’s better to make it while being completely conscious of what it implies. This requires a lot of reflection. This means you should be patient and calm throughout the process.

See also: 5 Easy Ways to Feel Better

4. What can I do to be a better person?

It’s possible that the reason you feel lost is because your actions and values don’t match up.

Perhaps you’ve tricked yourself into making certain decisions. Or, you might have forced yourself to act a certain way to not concern yourself.

It could also be that you’ve concentrated on your goals and forgotten everything else.

In this case, think for a minute about what you can do to be a better person. How can you use your strengths and passions to help make the world a little better place?

You’ll be amazed at how fulfilling it is to become a better person and help others out more.

5. How do I feel about myself?

girl-mirror

When you feel lost, confused or don’t know where to go, this question can be very complex. However, this is also the key to knowing which path you should take.

Forget for a moment what you feel, what you need to do, and others’ opinions.

When you ask yourself this question, you should only focus on yourself. Are you proud of what you do? Do you think that you give something back to those close to you?

Sometimes, something deep down tells you that you aren’t doing the right thing with your life. If this happens, you are going to feel bad about the results. A lot of this is because you try to trick yourself.

With these five questions in mind, we know that it will be easier to find the path you should follow.  Just be patient.
Even though they look like easy questions, they force you to take a deep look at yourself and this will take some time.

The most important is that you are honest with yourself and don’t judge yourself. Just listen to discover what you truly want.


This text is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace consultation with a professional. If in doubt, consult your specialist.