In 2022, just remember that it’s OK to be exactly where you are in life now

Rather than looking for the meaning of life, ask yourself how you can put meaning into the life you’re living now – what’s the next step you can take, however small, that moves you in a meaningful direction? — 123rf.com

Traditionally, the beginning of a new year is awash with messages about setting goals and creating purpose for the year ahead – but what do you do if you feel completely lost? It’s easy to look around on social media and elsewhere and feel like you’re the only one who doesn’t have everything figured out.

When he was in his 80s, my grandfather – who fought in World War II, had a career as an engineer, and helped raise three kids – told me that nobody has their life figured out.