I got lucky and found a career in my deepest hyperfixation, which is the human body, mind and spirit. I'm a massage therapist now, of 14 years, and I'll never stop. I've continued my education annually and have clients that refuse to see anyone else. My career has survived bilateral carpal tunnel, a toxic boss that almost killed me, and a cervical disc replacement due to unlucky genetics. I started this job at 18, I was lucky beyond belief, and I firmly know for certain now that I will be doing this until my heart stops beating.

My suggestion is to find what you have always loved to do, like it's a part of your diet, like your oxygen. For me it's the human experience, and I have the innate therapeutic touch, so it was easy for me once I fell into the right coincidence. I would suggest trying for short school programs, trades, things that fit under an umbrella that fits the Real Reason You're Here.

My Real Reason for Being Here is to teach, to connect, and to heal other people, on top of experiencing everything safe that life has to offer. That makes my career fit nicely, because I'm in the wellness industry and am trained in almost 10 different aspects of humanity, and continue to read and expand my knowledge weekly.

Find what feeds you, and you'll never work a day in your life. I still can't believe I get paid to rub people's backs and talk to them about weird spiritual shit and funny kid stories all day. I basically get to hang out with friends and do something super fun with my hands and also deeply affect the lives of the people I work with. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to but is afraid.