What should I do with my life?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2024
- Are you trying to figure out what you should do with your life? Feeling pressure to pick the “right” career? Feel trapped in your current job or situation?
My advice to you is this:
1. Identify what it is that you’re trying to run away from.
2. Clearly define what it is that you’re chasing. What’s meaningful to YOU? Don’t let others define what’s meaningful or important. What matters the most to you?
3. What are you willing to change now to reach your goals?
It’s normal to feel like you need a change in life. But before you make a decision to go back to school or to pursue a professional title, be honest with your self-assessment to help figure out why you are feeling like you need a change.
Are you running from someone/ something/ some job?
Are you trying to pursue a specific opportunity / title / career / interest?
If you had the opportunity to pursue these goals today, what would you be willing to do NOW to work towards these goals?
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"The thing is fulfllment doesn't really come with a job title, and joy and happiness are not a byproduct of a specific degree" I honestly wish I knew this before I went to OT school. This was super insightful!!! Thanks so much for sharing this!
This hits me deep! I completed a block of medical school before I made the extremely risky (and courageous) decision to withdraw despite having academic success. Thankfully, I don't regret my decision at all, but I struggle with wanting to have a certain "profession." I have toyed with the idea of being an entrepreneur on the side and seeing where it leads, but I've always wondered if it was feasible while working for someone else. I think the freedom/autonomy of being an entrepreneur is what draws me. I'm trying to discern if those reasons are right or not. Thanks for this very timely and thought provoking vid!
I’m 17 and a senior in high school starting September and this video really helped so thank you 🙏🏾
We’re in the same position man, the pressure is real ‘‘-_-
Same 😭
@@napo3091 how are you now? I’m a senior in hs but all my classes are college classes
I'm so glad I stumbled on to your channel, Tim. This hit home. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2017, worked odd jobs for 3 years, before deciding to go back to school for registered nursing. I was tired of feeling trapped in the cycle of low-quality odd jobs and I thought nursing would be the answer. At age 26 and now halfway into my program, I still feel lost and often contemplate whether or not I made the right decision to go back to school for nursing. I will have to ponder on the 3 questions you mentioned.
It’s tough to make a decision to go back to school. Just know that none of your time seeking education or new skills is a waste.
I totally get this , I'm still unsure of what career I want to pursue. I wish I could just magically know the answer to what would make me feel the most fulfilled, but I do think that the most important thing is to enjoy the ride no matter what path it leads to and always keep in mind that adding new skills to the tool box/actively learning is never a bad thing.
Hi Tim, what an inspiration you are to the world! You are a gift and I'm so greatful I came across your youtube channel. Sending my appreciation to you. I'm currently a 200 hour yoga instructor looking into becoming a PTA. My mission is to help people live happy and healthy lives through the therapeutic and subtle tools of yoga; to decrease stress and increase overall well-being through pranayama, asanas and guided meditations.
Thanks Jared. I hope you achieve all of your goals :)
LMT and TBI survivor struggling with this now and want to become a PT because that is how I learned to walk again after the accident that halted my thriving Wellness clinic in 2014. Trying to figure out what to do with my 2nd chance at life and Google is probably listening to me but it's pretty interesting the algorithm and glad to find your videos
Great video. I'm 28 and have done a bunch of jobs the past decade since finishing school. Worked as a barber/hairstylist. An insurance salesman. Graphic designer/content creator. And I still don't know what I want to do.
One thing for sure is I love being outdoors in nature. Physical activity. Creativity. And helping people...
Does the perfect job exist?
Thanks for watching. Good insight and I’d encourage you to keep pursuing things that are interesting/fascinating to you and never stop trying to innovate and to find ways to solve the problems you see around you. :)
I'm about to graduate from an undergrad marketing program and think a career in business wouldn't be a good match for me. I'm considering alternative career paths like Physical Therapy that seem like better matches for my strengths and goals. Thanks for the video!
literally going through this rn. in my 4 years of highs cool I was in my legal program to be an police officer. the majority of my friends were in the medical program to be a nurse and such and I took some interest in that but I couldn't switch programs, I was stuck. my junior year I really was unmotivated and didn't want to be in this field anymore but I had no backup or idea of what I wanted to do because for so long I wanted to be a cop but now with everything that's going on and with personal experience, its just something I don't want to be involved with at all. But since I had no backup, I went to a community college majoring in criminal justice. a year and a half later, currently in the middle of my sophomore year in college, im going through this withdrawal of the field. I really have no idea of what I want to do. I thought about primary care in sports medicine which is like a pt for athletes. I love the sports world and anything that has to do with that nature, its just the amount of schooling that is throwing me off a bit.
Hey sebas! You're not alone - a lot of people feel like that when it comes to deciding on a career. Take the time to shadow someone in the field and don't put so much weight on your undergrad. You can always take a few extra classes once you're done if you decide to go a different direction.
Thank you for this. Just stumbled upon your channel because I have been considering changing my major from Nutrition & Dietetics to Physical Therapy. I have a great interest in both of these fields and it makes me feel so torn! I am 20 and have my associates degree but would have to start over and take completely different courses if I decide on Physical Therapy. In reality, I know this isn't the biggest deal because my A.A. only took me a year and its better I spend some extra time in school than be doing something I'm not as happy to be doing.
did you decide to go for PT?
Thank you for this video. I constantly wonder this when choosing what to major in or thinking about what I should do that will bring me fulfillment.
Just the video I needed right now thank you!
im 18 in the UK. Went for an undergrad in computer science, hated it, dropped out.
Idk what I want to do now. I was considering going again in a couple years for Journalism and media because I'd like to work in radio and tv but kinda unsure, taking a few years out beforehand to do a cabin crew job I liked the look of while I figured it out. I started looking at careers and degrees and came across physiotherapy and liked the look of it, did a shit ton of research and it's all I really want to do now but... I didn't take relevant qualifications for the courses. So now idk whether i should just ditch it and sick with journalism and media or tough out extra years learning the previous qualifications for physiotherapy. Figuring out life is hard.
What's your story? Are you struggling to figure out what you should do with your life?
Hi Tom, i know the path someone choose in order to become pt , its first get your BS degree and then 3 years of DPT school. But , what u can Exactly do with a BS degree in Kinesiology and after that a master in PT(for example)?
I'm a dog groomer and people often say that I help them feel better. idk both these things make me feel good so I'm playing with the idea of pursuing canine physical therapy which I guess requires me to be a physical therapist for people first. Have you ever considered working with animals?
@@martinab3160 Hi Martina - I have actually worked with a PT who does canine PT! It's a lot of fun. Although, if you're not already a PT, I'd recommend that you check out vet tech positions because you can go into canine rehab from that field faster / cheaper than PT or OT.
I am now a junior in college and still torn on this big question - what do I want to do with my life? It stresses me out every single day. I was set on being in the medical field following high school graduation. I entered college as a Radiation Science major then ended up switching to Exercise Science after one semester. Unfortunately, I was not loving the college I was attending and the pandemic hit during my sophomore year, so I decided to transfer closer to home, where there is a university nearby with a respectable business school.
I am now majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing, but I have yet to feel like I have found a career path that is right for me. I find marketing interesting, but I do not want to have an unrewarding and unimpactful career. I find sciences fascinating; I just do not know where I would fit into the healthcare industry.
I am at a point where I feel like I have wasted my money on college so far because I still don't know what I want to do. Many people have told me just to complete my undergraduate degree, because like you have mentioned in your videos, the actual degree is often irrelevant. After all, I only have 1.5 years left to finish it. I feel so stuck and so confused. So many of my friends have everything figured out, and I am just hoping that it will work out for me in the end.
Do you or anyone have any advice for me? Thank you so much for your guidance with all of your videos.
Hi Tim, Yes I am, I’m 23 almost first year of Vet school nearly in my second year if I pass two test. I’ve thought about Physiotherapy before going into vet school and I’m thinking of it again if I might be better suited for me. I feel like it’s a bit less stressful and painful then being a vet and also the work and length of the degree I find is really warning me out. Not sure if I should change as I will lose a year and also lots of vets tell me to keep going saying the degree gets easier and better after the third year. I feel lost because I’ve never known like a lot of students in my course have always wanted to be a vet and never know what I would be up for.
Hi l am engyption and I am a physiotherapist too
I'm 23 and I already graduated but I've never been so unsure
how’s life going?
Extremely helpful video for anyone. Thanks!
You’re putting out very helpful content. I’m 23 working as a PT tech for 3 months now, I applied for a PTA program that I’ll start in may of next year. But I question if it’s the right decision, or what I should do with my life such as your title says. Thank you for these videos. “Just enjoy the ride”
I want to learn new skills. I want run away from people in my life because they give me problems. I don't know what I want to chase. I want to run away from my office business support career and I hate it. My new idea is that I don't want to work for someone else I just want to be my own boss and work from home I am not willing to meet new people even though I am a bisexual/lesbian person.
Great content Tim, we will need to connect.
Thanks man...
What about you? How did you awnser those questions?
When I transitioned from finance to physical therapy, I wasn't necessarily running away from a career in finance. I enjoyed the work, but in a way, pursuing PT seemed like it was less of a risk than pursuing a different job in finance that could lead to higher pay, promotion, etc. In reality it was more risk, but I thought I might find greater work fulfillment helping people in healthcare. (Now I realize that I help just as many people in and out of the clinic, so it's important to be honest with yourself as to why you're pursuing a career/job change) Personally I felt like I was running away from the risk of an entrepreneur by pursuing a 'safe' career in physical therapy. But the truth is that I love being an entrepreneur and it taught me that it's OK to chase after things that interest me like my side hustles and businesses. In terms of the second question, what was I chasing...I was chasing stability and a well defined career path. But there's no such thing and for someone like me who is interested in a lot of things, it's not always a good thing to 'chase' after a career. As for the third question: what could I do now?...I took action by shadowing a PT 5-10 hours a week. Before I made the jump to become a PT, I spent an entire year shadowing over 200 hours to make sure it was something I would enjoy. My though was this: if I can't spend 5 hours a week shadowing a PT right now, what makes me think it's worth spending 40 hours a week in school for 3 years + 40 hours a week working as a PT?
@@PTProgress Hope more success & the happiest life...✌
Thanks for responding
Thank you for this video!
Being a mother is career related too .
I’m a junior in college and have been considering PT since freshman year. I have been feeling apprehensive about it recently because I’m not the best people person/am an introvert and feel like I don’t have the right personality for it. Any advice on this would be awesome. Thanks for the video!
same
I’m a bit of introvert aswell but having to have pt for a whole year after breaking my leg has made me want to become one
I am a bit confused on the differences between orthopaedic and sports physical therapy. Can I get some clarification on this. Thanks
Great video!
What were your side hassles?
I don't know what I want to chase.
I'm not willing to meet new people .
I want to run from people in my life because they give me problems.
My idea is that I don't want to work for someone else.
I want to run from my business office support career I hate it .
Hello Tim. I hope you will have the time to reply to my question.
I am interested in the field of physical therapy, sport biomechanics, sport science, sport medicine and massage. I love helping people who are struggling to get back to their feet! I am an athlete and know the pain facing an injury and struggling to make progress.
I took a course in massage therapy and I have 3 years experience massaging clients who one of them was a Bulgarian Olympic champion in sprinting(60m).
Anyway, where did you study to become a physical therapist? I have been searching online for over 2 months and I am looking for suggestions for the best place.
Thank you!
Hi Russelliana! Thanks for your question! I studied at Washington University in St. Louis. I enjoyed the program but I recommend students pursue affordable state PT programs instead of private PT schools. The tuition for PT school is becoming outrageous so in order to avoid going into a ton of debt, I would recommend that you limit your search to state schools and graduate with less than $80,000 in total student debt if possible. Good luck!
@@PTProgress Thank you Tim.😊
Tim, thank you so much for this particular video! I am currently a masters student studying Exercise Physiology, but I thought that Physical Therapy is a better option for me, so I have been shadowing a PT this past year and actively searching graduate school, still not being 100% sure that's what I needed. I did ask the questions you recommended to ask ourselves to make it clear, and I found out that I was running after the title and "safe" option. I completely reconsidered my goals, and I am going for PhD in Exercise Physiology/Sports Medicine which will allow me to combine huge passion for sports, medicine, teaching, research, and helping people! You are making great impact not only on PT community, but other young people who struggle to find out what they want to do!
Thanks Hanna! I appreciate your comment. It’s tough to ask yourself these questions because it could result in a big change. But it sounds like you are going to be better off because you are figuring out why you want to pursue new challenges instead of working after a title or a degree.
Hi Tim! My names Dom and I'm 20 years old. I am currently a sophomore obtaining my undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and plan to attend a DPT program after graduation. I relate to this video very much because I love my coursework but I knew if I didn't pick a concrete job or profession to strive towards I would be lost. I honestly feel like I am in high school again getting ready to go somewhere so I can get a job and that this is the only way since I love exercise science, helping others, and discovering more about why the body works the way it does. The idea that a profession or some sort of "title" is needed for stability in a career is pushed on me often as a student and an individual from many of my elders. I am excited about what is to come with obtaining a DPT but your videos have me second-guessing this as the correct option for myself. Do you regret getting that degree? Would you do it differently if you were in my shoes right now? I would really appreciate talking to you more privately VIA direct message or email if possible. Please get back to me if you have the chance I would greatly appreciate it!
Hey Dom! Thanks for your comment! I think you’ll really resonate with next weeks video because I answer that very question: do I regret going into PT? I get where you’re coming from. The good news is that you have the opportunity now to make some smart decisions. I don’t regret going into PT but if I could go back and tell myself a few things, I would do some things differently. Our different experiences, interests, and education make us unique and contribute to our career success. Regardless of the job you have or the field you’re in, you can find success in your work...but you can also feel lost at times. My goal isn’t to dissuade people from going into PT. I just want to provide a different perspective because it can be really easy to just follow a “path” without thinking through some of the really important questions.
this was nice
I am 38 And I don't know what I am going to do.
I am a Mechanical Engineer, but I am now changing my career to Healthcare career. I am still considering between DPT and NP. Can you help me ?
city?
I want to learn new skills.
Hi Tim, when did you change directions? I’m turning 28 this year… is it too late to go into PT?
Not necessarily but I would not go into debt for it when there are plenty of great jobs in health care that do not require $100k of debt. If you can pay for school with cash or go to a state school that’s be the best option.
Joyce A-deg-bo-ye-ga is the kind of person that does not like to learn something.
do you have any advice for a 19 year old high school dropout who's getting a GED and what career to look for after getting a ged ?
Sure - what kind of things do you enjoy doing? Working outside? On computers? Building things? Problem solving? Fixing stuff? And congrats on getting your GED - good for you man 👍
I want to be my own boss and work from home.
Same here 😭
You should be Physician Assistant
I have sexual relationship problems and now as a female I am pregnant with a son.
This video was really insightful, thank you for your time making it! I am currently a pre- PT hoping to get in this cycle and also pursing a side hustle.
If you knew what you knew now, would you still have picked PT?
Hi Patty! What a great question! I should make a video on that...but I'll try to answer your question in this comment :) I am happy with my choice to become a PT. But I would encourage my 23 year old self that becoming a PT doesn't define you. You can still pursue many interests whether you are a PT or not. I would encourage him to consider a state PT school, even if that meant waiting an additional year if you don't get into a state school (strictly based on the cost of tuition). I enjoyed my time at WashU, but was it worth the $130k... I cannot with clear conscious recommend PT students take more than the average annual salary in debt to become a PT (
@@PTProgress Wow, thank you so much for your thoughtful reply, I really appreciate it! I love your videos and the valuable content you provide!
@@PTProgress Hi Tim! I have been looking over some of your comments. I am not sure if you touched on this in other videos. You have a great background in finance. Why do you have a zero desire to build a private clinic? It seems like you would have had way greater advantage over the others.
@@anya4227 Hi Hanna! Great question! There are a couple of reasons but the main reason is that I feel like I can reach more people online and have a greater impact on patient education and clinician development through my website and TH-cam. Secondly, the overhead of a clinic, fighting for reimbursement, and competing against clinics nearby is a bit of a turnoff. While the potential upside is there (especially with multiclinic sites) I've realized that my ability to make an impact can go beyond a physical clinic, so I plan to make that my focus right now. :)
@@PTProgress Thank you, Tim! You are already making a huge impact!
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