Why figuring out what you want is so scary (Episode 341)

"But I don't know what I want!" If that thought runs on a loop whenever you feel lost in life, you're not alone, and the reason it's so hard to answer might not be the one you'd expect. Figuring out what you want can feel genuinely scary, and that fear is far more common than anyone admits.In this episode of the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, I'm talking about how to figure out what you want when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, unmotivated, or scared to name it in the first place. I'll explore the fear of going after what you want, the messy truth about being honest with yourself, and why wanting something can feel so threatening. You'll learn practical tips for finding clarity and moving forward when you feel stuck, so you can take it one step at a time without waiting for perfect certainty.👉 Ready to figure out what you want and start moving towards it? Then let's talk!💡 TL;DR: If you're feeling lost in life and thinking "I don't know what I want," this episode shows you how to figure out what you want by getting honest with yourself… so you can finally start moving forward, without waiting for perfect certainty.Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I teach you how to improve your mental wellbeing with simple tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome and let's talk!⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 "I don't know what I want"0:38 Why figuring out what you want feels so hard5:01 What's really going on8:56 Why staying stuck wears you down13:02 How to figure out what you want23:53 What I want you to take away📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20629📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/📍 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin➕ Related episodes:Avoidance (Episode 99): https://ltamh.com/?p=4560Stop existing and start living! (Episode 334): https://ltamh.com/?p=20316👋 New here?Hi! I'm Jeremy Godwin, writer and counsellor plus the host of the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health. I share straightforward tips to help you protect your peace and improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.🔗 LinksLearn more about Let's Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.comSubscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/Buy my Daily Reflection Tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/Buy my Daily Affirmations tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamhFind me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/#feelinglost #selfdevelopment #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #protectyourpeace #mentalhealthpodcast #selfawareness #findyourpurpose #lifeadvice #findingpurpose