Stuck in life

[Markness]

I feel stuck in life. I really wish I knew what to do with myself and I am missing out on so much.

 

[tree]

Yes, you do express that outlook often.

Spoiler

10 Ways to Stop Feeling Stuck in Life

 

[Markness]

I have utilized some creativity and guitar practice lately.

 

[Markness]

But I still worry that I am missing out on things and I don’t know how to go about it.

 

[Xinyta]

I reccomend trying what my Uncle is doing with me. Focus on small things in your environment. Create little tasks and work your way up.

Write down a to do, or simple reminders for said tasks. And they don't have to be done all at once. But a do a set of tasks each day, that are not taxing on you.

You'll find you will have less time to focus on thoughts, like these, that drag you down into doubt.

 

[velociraptor]

But I still worry that I am missing out on things

Everyone is missing out on something so welcome to the human race.

Focus on small things in your environment. Create little tasks and work your way up.

This is how I made the journey from non-functioning to high functioning.

 

[Markness]

Apparently I shouldn’t rush social interactions but on the same token, I don’t see how I can improve socially if I don’t engage with people at all.

 

[tree]

Not rushing social interactions is not the same as no engagement at all.

 

[Markness]

My mother and stepfather are gone for the weekend but I have nowhere to go socially.

 

[tree]

And nobody to invite over?

 

[Markness]

And nobody to invite over?

Everyone I know locally has commitments.

 

[tree]

*Commitments* sounds serious.

 

[Markness]

Do I need to get to know a woman first before attempting a date or do I need to just ask out as much women as I can despite the risk of getting potentially rejected?

 

[tree]

Which do you think would be more satisfying to you?

 

[Markness]

The former because dealing with strangers is more difficult for me.

 

[Judge]

Do I need to get to know a woman first before attempting a date or do I need to just ask out as much women as I can despite the risk of getting potentially rejected?

The former because dealing with strangers is more difficult for me.

I think you just answered your question. Not any different than I was about dating. To befriend someone first, setting aside so much anxiety for both persons so that you both can be yourselves and have a much better time.