There is a story we are told about our twenties. That they are supposed to be exciting, purposeful, and directional. Most people's actual twenties look nothing like that.
The Reality
Feeling lost, directionless, or like you are somehow behind is one of the most common experiences among young adults in Jamaica and everywhere. The problem is that almost no one talks about it openly, so each person going through it believes they are the only one.
You are not. The person whose Instagram looks put-together is often confused too, just differently.
Why the Twenties Feel So Hard
Your twenties are a genuine transition period -- from the structure of school to the openness of adult life. For the first time, no one is telling you what to do next. The absence of external direction feels like emptiness, but it is actually freedom in an unfamiliar form.
You are also comparing yourself to everyone simultaneously. Social media has accelerated comparison beyond anything previous generations dealt with.
What Actually Helps
Talk about it. Not performatively, but honestly -- to a trusted friend, a family member, or a counsellor. Naming the feeling reduces its power.
Take small actions instead of waiting for clarity. Direction often emerges through movement, not stillness. Try something, learn from it, adjust.
Distinguish between not knowing and doing nothing. Not knowing your five-year plan is fine at 22. Using that uncertainty as a reason to not try is the part worth examining.
Be honest about comparisons. When you feel behind someone else, ask: behind by whose measure?
One Last Thing
The fact that you are asking questions about your direction means you are engaged with your life. That is not lostness. That is the beginning of finding.