How can I re-focus my mind?

Question

my mind has been very cluttered lately... and I believe the reason for this is linked to my inability to decide on a long-term career/major (which I feel constantly pressured on by my parents, even if they say it's not their intention) and short term plans such as my reluctance to find part time work (at least partially due to my "anxiety" in public situations), and deciding on college courses for the coming fall semester, the difficulty of which is related to my indecision regarding the aforementioned career/major.

would you please make some suggestions as to how i can re-focus my mind and think clearly again? if you're apathetic about my ..."situation" please don't respond.

Answer 1

when you start going to college you do not have to have a decided major picked out. Some students including my self take years to decide on a major. there are also classes you can take that will help you decide. your school coulselor will help you pick the classes you need even without a major. so don't stress. all you need to worry about is getting to the school and letting the counselors do the rest.

good luck

Answer 2

Ruth,

What makes you happy? Is there a career field in the "thing" that makes you happy? No, you don't have to choose a major until you near graduation.

Your writing is very good. The articulation and structure are quite good. Have you thought about possibly earning an income writing? No, it's certainly not a big income and probably wouldn't sustain you, but it could be an avenue. Just think of all the actors and actresses who wait tables inbetween acting assignments.

Dont' worry, right now, about the long-term. Discover what makes you happy right now. Is it something that will continue to make you happy? Build your life around that.

The website referenced below tells a lot about our story of destroyed long-term plans and having to rebuild after a tragic injury. Re-focus became a daily part of life.