Could you tell me a time you felt lost?

We can see and do more than any generation before us could ever possibly imagine. It should be to our benefit, but with so many paths we can go down and so many choices we can make, which one do we choose?

At the start of my twenties I chose a direction early on with the best of intentions and a very positive outlook. I was stubborn about it and I stuck to that path making adjustments as I got blown off course. Eventually I started to lose focus, life got in the way and there were setbacks. I felt lost.

“It’s okay not to be okay” is one of the best mental health slogans that has come along in recent years. I truly believe it’s okay to feel lost, to feel sad, to be anxious or depressed. It's good to talk and let people know you're not okay. I think it means that you care about your life and the direction you want it to go. In no way is it a weakness to feel lost, if anything it is a strength because you're recognising a problem and doing what you can to find a way back. Overcoming adversity is difficult but the lessons are so valuable.

I’m in my early thirties now and after several years of reflection I’m making new choices and readjusting my life once more. I think it'll be for the better and that thought really drives me forwards.