Everyone around me seems to have this plan—like they know they'll be a doctor or a teacher or work in their family business. And I'm sitting here thinking about things that probably sound silly to them.

I've been realizing that I care a lot about making people feel comfortable. Like, when I'm in a room and someone seems sad or left out, I notice it. I want to do something about it. I get this feeling in my chest like I need to help. Is that a job? Can that be a thing? I don't even know 💭

The problem is that I'm not sure if this is actually something I'm supposed to be doing or if I'm just being a people-pleaser in a way that's not healthy. My mom says I need to think about what makes me happy, not just what makes other people happy. But what if those are the same thing for me? What if I actually feel happiest when I'm helping someone feel better?

I think I'm learning that figuring out your future isn't just about picking something cool or impressive. It's about understanding yourself—like, what actually makes you feel alive? What can you do without getting bored? What comes naturally to you even when you're tired? I'm still searching for those answers 🤔

When you're young and the whole world feels open and you could be anything, how do you even decide what matters? Is it wrong to care more about the feeling of helping than about the specific career path?