for anyone feeling behind in life

"I felt the most lost, anxious and hopeless I ever have in my entire life." this video is for anyone who is feeling lost, stuck or behind in life. 🤍

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where are you from? i'm british chinese, grew up in london and currently living in lisbon!!
what did you study and where? i studied classics for 4 years at oxford university & did a term abroad in rome at sapienza university
how can you afford to travel so much? i choose to spend my money on travel and experiences & hope to show on this channel that not only can travel be a lot cheaper than you think, but that it's perfectly possible to work full-time whilst travelling! if i can do it, so can you :)

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#lifelessons feeling lost, feeling lost in life, feeling behind, feeling behind in life, life in your 20s, feeling behind in your 20s, feeling like a failure, when life doesn't go to plan, for people who feel lost in life, motivational video, video about life

[tajashania]

Literally watched this twice, it was amazing!! I’m 25 with no money or job, and I’ve never felt more lost or alone. Seeing videos like this really helps me though so thank you so much for sharing ❤

[MBwolf]

I’m just about to go on my first solo travel for four months as a 33 year old! Everyone’s path is different. Enjoy the ride

[thedoode]

Very brave to post this admission on social media, I respect that.

I am living a life akin to many of your Oxbridge peers - 25 years old and ranked highly at a multinational company, with the associated financial benefits, and have optimised my life to maximise wealth. I have enjoyed living vicariously through your Thailand vlog series and dreamt of that nomadic lifestyle, but I know that the grass is always greener on the other side.

Despite having done 'well' on the surface, I have never felt less fulfilled in my life - recent breakup, loss of my best friend and general uncertainty about the future of my life fill me with anxiety day-to-day.

As you say, we're all on our own journeys and we have to learn to embrace change and uncertainty - I think it's a key component of true happiness.

[joshlyn]

just want to say thank you for posting this, truly

[giuseppecosta]

Hi Viola, I’ve been a silent watcher of your channel since the Oxford days. Back then, I was desperately planning my application to Oxford trying to make it as perfect as I could. I applied, got rejected and ended up studying at my home country, Italy. That rejection really let me down, making me feel depressed at times and constantly disappointed at my myself. But it turns out next year I’m going to Cambridge as a visiting student for the whole academic year, and I’m planning to apply for a masters there as well. This is to say that my past self could have never imagined I’d end up studying at Cambridge after my Oxford rejection. Life isn’t easy, and as you say no one has it all figured out.

Thanks for this wonderful video, and all the best for your future!

[mc-csgy]

thank you for this video, i feel like everyone's growing but me sometimes. I keep forgetting that we all grow at our own pace!

[daysofsunshine]

I feel this so much. Having episodes of severe mental illness for lots of early adulthood, COVID, being in short term or dead end jobs, left me feeling lost and stuck as my friends got in graduate jobs or started PhDs. And now I'm going back to uni to study psychology and try and help others ❤

[candrawstuffinc]

You are so brave for sharing this, you're a beautiful soul, I hope you have a prosperous life ❤

[eloisenewton]

❤ so proud of you and the journey you’ve taken in life x

[krispyykremee]

this resonated a lot and had me teary - thank you!

[audreyshaw]

wow didn't know how much I needed a video like this <3 recently found your channel and so happy I did!

[ingram]

I just turned 26Y 2 months ago, and I’m going back to complete my final year of college after a long-break due to mental health issues, thank you so much this video was much needed for me <3

[Marta-rwrs]

needed this 🥲 sending love, you're amazing

[falgunipatel]

I am 25 years old with no job and no money living with my mother. I am so lost. Looking for direction about what to do with my life.

[salimzenzouni]

but you seem to have an incredible life! enjoy :)

[m.m.]

How do you afford this travelling without a career?

[paulv]

Videos likd these are so corny.. Cant you just speak normally and not be overly dramatic?

[thenoobalmighty]

Dont worry, you will be ok, you are still young VIOLA HELEN😅😅