To Those Who Are Anxious About The Future,

I know you're at a confusing time in your life right now. You might know who you want to be or where you want to end up, but maybe you don't quite have it together, or you're living day by day with the fear of not knowing what's going to happen.

Maybe you're a soon-to-be college graduate and don't have a plan or don't know if you'll be successful. Maybe you're a freshman with an undecided major and are afraid you'll never figure out what you want to do when you "grow up." Maybe you're attempting to pick up the pieces of a relationship you once thought would last forever, and you're unsure if you'll ever be able to move on and love again.

Whatever your situation, you're full of anxiety. Part of that might be excitement, but it's mostly uncertainty and doubt. And, just so you know, your feelings are completely valid, understandable and normal.

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with being anxious or afraid. It’s human nature to have fear and doubts when we’re unsure of something. You also may feel like you’re the only one feeling this way about the future, but you most certainly are not. Even when it seems like everyone around you has it all together, they’re probably not as calm, cool and collected as you think; they’re probably having many of the same feelings as you.

You're never alone.

Hopefully that alleviates some of your anxiety, but I know you need something more, so here it is:

Everything is going to work out for you.

I know that sounds cliche, but it's the truth. You will figure things out. It may take time and it might be a rough journey, but there will be a light at the end of the tunnel, and you will reach it.

Never give up, although there will be times where you feel like giving up is your only option.

And, if you're stuck trying to make a decision, your uncertainty holding you back, take a leap of faith. Take chances with all that you do; you never know what you could be missing out on if you turn your back on something or simply don't try in the first place. Sure, things could wind up badly, but it could also end up being one of the best chances you've ever taken. But even if it doesn't, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you gave it a shot, and you'll probably learn something in the end.

It's much easier said than done, but don't let fear of the future and uncertainty of what's to come hold you back from living each day to the fullest. Live in each moment and give everything 110 percent.

Your future isn't written in stone, but that's what makes it so exciting. You have the freedom to decide how you're going to live and where you're going to go. You might not know right now, but that's okay.

You'll figure it out.