Learning What Aligns

Peace everyone and welcome to TalkswithImani. 

I wanted to talk about how stressful it can be to figure out a career that truly resonates with you. From a young age, we’re constantly asked—over and over—what we want to be when we grow up. As we evolve, the answer changes. What starts as uncertainty slowly turns into self-doubt, and over time, that self-doubt can become heavy and hard to manage.

I’ve personally struggled with figuring out what I actually want to do, and whether I even needed a career to feel grounded in myself or confident in my abilities. Through that process, I learned something important: I am here to live my life as myself and for myself.

Taking the time to sit down and reflect on what I genuinely enjoy has helped me more than I expected. Those small, intentional steps led me toward becoming a future massage therapist—this time without uncertainty or wavering.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure of choosing a career that needs to both support you financially and fulfill you emotionally, know that you’re not alone. I truly believe it’s possible to find something that satisfies both; it just takes patience, honest self-reflection, and the willingness to eliminate what doesn’t align.

I also want to say this: you are amazing whether you choose to have a career or you’re still navigating what aligns with you. This life is yours, and you are capable of becoming anything you desire.

Thanks for being here. Remember: this journey is yours, and you’re doing just fine.

Peace and Love,
Imani