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I have no idea what to do with my life

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Re: I have no idea what to do with my life

#51
All you write, are normal for young people.

You will not believe, if I will list all things I've tried in my life (I don't mean drugs, sure, but you may need consult with doctor) :)

And I must say, I every day feel the same things, and constantly doing things to achieve calmness, but got it only for moments.

All these things because hormones, they will become less active approximately after your 40, but you will also have less energy.

This is nature, or God, if you prefer. We are created as collective beings, one person is not strong enough to withstand real life consequences. So solution, to find some good group of people, with strong life values, better offline group, and to make balance between your work/business tries and this group life.

If you feeling absolutely sure in environment where you live now, you may try to start some your own project, or you may start build your community, but this is harder than join already established community.

Re: I have no idea what to do with my life

#53
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I'm in a similar financial position, but a few years older and having the time of my life. What works for me: - I went to great lengths to reduce my computer time, and particularly mindless scrolling. I am also careful with video games and other time killers. These are fast food for the mind. - I reintroduced idle time. I leave the internet out of the bedroom and enjoy quiet breakfasts on the balcony. This is where i…

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Re: I have no idea what to do with my life

#54

We all are dying slowly doing meaningless things. The trick is not to pay attention. You gotta keep looking around — without desperation, but with curiosity. Charity, chess, spying for New Zealand, exploring nudism and Rust — until you've tried everything it's too early to feel bored. I'm clinically depressed / adhd, slowly finishing up my savings, and not sure if I'll be able to recover and start earning and enjoyin…

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Re: I have no idea what to do with my life

#55
My goal is to be in your position so I can: -Draw human anatomy -Make music through DAWs -Hiking, camping, snowboarding -Meditative retreat -BJJ -Do NOTHING

The way I see it, an existential crisis is a good problem to have when your expenses are covered. That's when life starts.

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