When you don’t know what to do with your life, it can be hard to find inspiration. It can also be hard to know what to do about what you do and what you don’t know. There are many things we know should be done, and most of us know what not to do, but it can be hard to take the first step. All of that being said, when you don’t know what to do with your life, you can always start by remembering that you are never stuck. You can always take the first, second, and third steps, and you’ll be on your way.

1. It’s All Right If You Don’t Know Everything About the Future

Keep in mind that you have yet to learn what might happen next. The voyage through life’s twists and turns can be made more enjoyable by consistently engaging in activities that we enjoy, whether professional or recreational.

Perhaps you’ve recently discovered a newfound appreciation for jewelry crafting. You may try selling it. You could be a well-known jeweler in five years, or you could have gone on to something else. That makes zero difference. If you ever get stuck on something else, you can always draw on the knowledge you gained from designing jewelry.

2. Try to get used to being uncomfortable.

There are times when life is hard. We sometimes need more money to do everything we want to. If you want to do something, you have to be able to deal with a certain amount of pain to do it.

3. Fight Ignorance and Avoid Putting Things Off

Time is off your side. I hate to break it to you, but it’s the truth. You may reach the end of your life with nothing more than a collection of Facebook status updates and a list of shows you felt obligated to watch if you don’t start making time for the things that truly matter to you.

4. Ask Yourself Questions

Relax and enjoy some time off. Put yourself in the position of asking yourself some serious concerns—even minor ones.

Discover who you are. Meditate. Make a list of all the activities and hobbies you’d like to pursue if money and time were no object—Aim high. Put your thoughts on hold and see yourself carrying out the actions.

You can develop an unstoppable Motivation Engine like this by asking yourself important questions; then, no matter what obstacles life throws at you, you’ll be ready.

5. Save Up

It may be necessary to acquire a job doing something, anything, to save enough money to relocate or return to school so that you can pursue your new ambition.

6. Answer the door

If an opportunity is knocking, but you aren’t there to answer it, what’s the point? It would be best if you seized chances when they arose.

It’s not always the best time, but that’s okay. Occasions present themselves when they arise. Pay attention to the knock on the door, or chance might pass you by.

No action is an action, so keep that in mind while you try to find out what to do with your life. You have to take action and give things a shot, even if you dislike them or prefer a different course of action.