Let’s face it: life doesn’t come with an instruction manual. No matter how many self-help books you read or how many times you Google “how to be successful,” the truth is, nobody really has it all figured out and that’s perfectly fine.

Take Hazel, for example. At 25, she thought she’d have a high-flying career, her own apartment, and maybe even a dog named Charlie. Instead, she’s living with roommates who argue over the thermostat, working a job she’s not sure she loves, and her houseplants are the only things she’s successfully committed to. Does that mean she’s failing? Not at all. Hazel is learning, growing, and figuring out what she truly wants.

Even the most “successful” people had their messy moments. Steve Jobs was fired from the company he co-founded. Oprah was told she didn’t have what it takes to be on television. Imagine if they gave up just because they didn’t have a clear roadmap to success.

Here’s the secret: life isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about asking the right questions and embracing the journey. It’s okay to stumble, change your mind, or take a completely different path than you planned. Growth comes from uncertainty, and those “figuring it out” moments often lead to the best discoveries.

So, whether you’re stuck in a job you’re unsure about, single when you thought you’d be married, or binge-watching Netflix instead of “adulting,” remember: you’re not behind. You’re just on your own unique timeline.