How to Find What’s Next
There are times when you feel stuck in the in-between — not quite lost, but not sure how to move forward. It’s a quiet, confusing space where nothing feels clear yet. Maybe you’ve been there.
Not knowing what’s next doesn’t mean you’re lost. It means you’re in the middle of becoming. That space you’re in? It’s full of possibility. With small, intentional steps, you can start to move through the uncertainty and find the direction that’s already waiting for you.
Here’s how to begin.
1. Create space before you seek answers
When life feels unclear, most of us default to filling the gap with noise—advice, to-do lists, distractions, or urgent decisions. But clarity doesn’t come from more input. It comes from quiet. Make space to get still, even for a few minutes each day. Go for a walk without your phone, journal without a goal, or sit silently. When you stop crowding your thoughts, you create room for something more profound to emerge.
Try This: Set a five-minute timer today and sit without doing anything—no phone, no podcast, no multitasking. Just breathe and listen. Do this daily for one week. Let the quiet create space for the answers you’ve been too busy to hear.
2. Pay attention to what pulls at you
Even when you don’t know what’s next, life always sends clues. What are you drawn to lately? What sparks a little energy when you think about it? Maybe it’s a topic you can’t stop reading about, a creative idea that keeps tugging at you, or a conversation that lit you up unexpectedly. These aren’t random. They’re breadcrumbs.
Try This: Make a note of anything that piques your interest this week—books, ideas, people, or experiences. Then choose just one to explore more deeply. Follow the pull, even if it doesn’t seem “productive.” Let it show you where to go next.
3. Reconnect with who you’re becoming, not just what you’re doing
When direction feels uncertain, we often look for the next job title, project, or external goal to give us a sense of progress. But what if the next step isn’t about doing more—it’s about becoming more? Ask yourself: Who am I being called to become in this season? What qualities are ready to grow in me now?
Try This: Journal this prompt: “Who am I becoming right now, and what parts of me are ready to grow?” Let your answers guide how you spend your time, make decisions, and choose priorities. Lead with alignment, not achievement.
4. Let it be messy—and trust the process
You don’t have to figure it all out today. You don’t need a five-year plan to take the next step. You’re allowed to feel uncertain, experiment, and change your mind. Direction isn’t a straight line—it’s a living, breathing path that unfolds as you walk it.
Try This: Say this out loud when uncertainty creeps in: “I don’t have to know it all to take the next step.” Then ask: “What feels true right now?” Let that answer guide your next move, even if it’s small. Progress isn’t always tidy—and that’s okay.
When you feel unclear, the goal isn’t to force clarity—it’s to create space for it. Listen for the quiet pulls. Follow the small sparks. Trust that you’re not lost; you’re just becoming. The path is already forming beneath your feet—one honest step at a time.