Today's Choice.

In a few weeks, I'm finishing up my college journey, and I'm feeling extremely stressed. I don't know which path to choose. I'm torn between prioritizing my mental health and continuing my studies, I'm fearing making the wrong decision.

Choice 1 : Go to the university

Choice 2 : Take a few Months Break

Go to the University.

I've finally made the decision to attend university to bring joy and pride to my parents. But, I need to prioritize my needs and determine the best career path for myself.

Choice 1 : Be a Psychologist

Choice 2 : Be a Corporate Lawyer

Take a few months break.

Ever since I started college, I've wanted to prioritize time for myself and my deteriorating mental health. Finally, after graduating, I took a few months before starting university to do that.

Choice 1 : Work a full time job

Choice 2 : Volunteering abroad

Be a Psychologist.

Becoming a psychologist has always been a dream of mine. Thanks to my college degree, I found it easy to integrate at the university because I already had a foundation in the concepts at College. In just a few months, I learned how to assist people with their behaviors or the types of stimulis that trigger psychological reactions. Additionally, my degree helped me secure an internship. But, I'm torn between pursuing that internship or gain more knowledge at university to find a job with a premium wage.

Choice 1 : Do the internship

Choice 2 : Stay at the university in Psychology

Be a Corporate Lawyer.

My mother works as a lawyer, and it's my parents dream for me to become a corporate lawyer. I've never been attracted to that field of study. I've witnessed all the office politics and how my mother's gets sucked up in dramas, and I didn't want to be a part of that world. Now, should I become a lawyer or go against their wishes?

Choice 1 : Be a Lawyer.

Choice 2 : Go against my parents wishes

Work a full time job.

I decided to engage in full-time work during my months-long break to put aside money for my upcoming project and for university. Quickly, I secured a job and started on-the-job training to learn the ropes and familiarize myself with the tasks. As a trainee, I had a strong determination to do everything asked of me well. However, the flirtation from the assistant manager masked as harmless was turning as misconduct. Despite my attempts to deter, the perpetrator saw my resistance as a game to be won. After a month, I realized the situation had become too much, I could not continue with the sexual harassment, so I decide to quit.

Choice 1 : Start again

Volunteer abroad.

At first, I was skeptical because it was my first experience traveling with individuals that I don't know and does something like that, especially when people were giving a lot of disadvantages about volunteering. Despite all of that, I felt prepared because It was for a purpose. Even though I wasn't getting paid, an experience like that was invaluable. I traveled to several countries were mental health issues were not treated seriously to volunteer in helping individuals with challenges. I assisted them in navigating different defense mechanisms they had developed over the years, which were now causing issues. Two weeks before returning home, I met a wonderful man. Unfortunately, the time had come to return and start university studies. It was one of the biggest decisions to make: to return home or to remain , spending more time with him.

Choice 1 : I continue volunteering abroad with him

Choice 2 : Go back home

Do the internship.

I worked in a facility for former soldiers. As an intern, I gained valuable lessons and assisted individuals with various disorders such as PTSD, using the catharsis process. Each case was unique, with individuals with conditions like borderline personality disorder or even obsessive-compulsive disorder. In those cases, the concepts acquired in university and college came in handy. Listening to their experiences could be overwhelming, requiring strength and emotional detachment to provide assistance. I chose to stay in that environment because there was a need for support, often lacking government resources for mental health services. So, I continued working there for several years, even after completing my university studies and having the opportunity to have a premium job at a private clinic.

Choice 1 : Start again

Stay at the university in psychology.

I chose to remain at the university to continue my academic journey in psychology, but I missed an opportunity to acquire more knowledge by gaining new experiences.

Choice 1 : Start again

Be a lawyer.

I attend university with the goal to becoming a lawyer. Even the courses wasn't uninteresting me, I tried my best to have straight A's in all off my courses. I try my best to have time management to be able to do my homework and I try to pull off and have great grades in all of my exams, but I couldn't. Feeling overwhelmed, I decide to take a two weeks break from school. During this time, I realize that I'm unhappy and don't want to feel this way for the rest of my life. But, I return to school, I pulled off some cursory exams, and I finally did it. Finally, it was a maddening few years, I successfully complete all of my courses and become a lawyer. Now that I've achieved this goal, what should I do next?

Choice 1 : Start again

Go against my parents wishes.

I chose not to comply with what they wanted, so they cut off my financial support and kicked me out of the house, stating that if I can't make the choices they want, then I can't live under their roof either. It was a difficult decision to make, but it's better than living for people who have already lived their lives. However, I believe I can make better choices moving forward.

Choice 1 : Start again

Continue volunteering abroad.

I continue my volunteering abroad and dedicate time to learn more about the man I met. I pursue my studies in psychology at university and settle down permanently there. A few years later, we are still deeply in love and happy, we get married, and we are blessed with two beautiful little girls.

Choice 1 : Start again

Go back home.

I return home and begin university. I follow the typical path, the one I had chosen long ago. However, I also realize that plans can change, and that's completely normal. We're not obligated to live a monotonous life. Sometimes, the unexpected turns out to be better than the plans. I've achieved what I wanted; I have a very good salary, a beautiful house, but it doesn't bring happiness.

Choice 1 : Start again