But Seriously, Am I There Yet?
It’s a question I’ve been asking myself for years—especially since I moved from Latvia to the UK at 21, convinced I had life all figured out. I had big dreams, a solid plan (or so I thought), and the belief that if I worked hard enough, I’d eventually “arrive” at some magical point where everything made sense. That was my definition of success—finding there. But as I’ve learned (and unlearned) over the years, “there” doesn’t exist, and the journey itself is where the real growth happens.
I thought my move to the UK was my grand step into adulthood. Ready to conquer the world—new country, new opportunities, new version of myself—I jumped into my 20s with excitement, convinced I was creating the life I always wanted. Studying hard, working hard, chasing what I thought was success, I was driven and ambitious, focused on ticking off life’s to-do list. I thought I was getting closer to that hard-to-reach place—the moment where everything would finally click into place. You know, the ‘I’ve made it’ moment.
But then something happened. As I approached the end of my 20s, I started to feel… off. I had done everything I thought I was supposed to do, yet I didn’t feel the sense of fulfilment or clarity I had expected. The closer I got to what I thought was “the destination,” the more everything seemed to unravel. Somewhere along the way, in my tireless quest for that mythical “there,” I realized something unnerving—I had no idea what “there” even meant anymore. Had I just been chasing an illusion this whole time?
That’s when I began to reassess everything: my career, my goals, and what success even meant to me. I realized that the path I was on in my 20s no longer reflected who I truly was. Am I There Yet? emerged from this ongoing questioning—a reminder that growth isn’t about having all the answers but about leaning into uncertainty and intentionally getting lost along the way.
This blog is my exploration of personal growth—the highs and lows and all the messy in-betweens. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re chasing something that keeps moving further away or wondered if they’ll ever feel like they’ve “arrived.” Spoiler: I don’t think we ever do. But maybe that’s the whole point.
Am I There Yet? is about precisely that: exploring the joy (and occasional terror) of getting lost on purpose. This space is for anyone who feels like they’re still figuring things out, whether you’ve gotten sidetracked, spilled coffee on the map, or are just trying to make sense of what ‘success’ really means. It’s a place for those of us navigating the messy journey of life together.
In future essays, I’ll dive into the myth of arrival—why we think reaching a certain point in life will solve all our problems, only to realize it doesn’t. I’ll discuss the ups and downs of personal development, how growth often looks more like a zigzag than a straight line, and share stories from my journey. Moving to the UK taught me more about myself than I ever expected, but also made me question everything I thought I knew.
We’ll dive into some of the big questions—like what success truly means to me, how I measure progress when the destination keeps shifting, and how to find joy in the journey, even when I feel completely lost.
I don’t have all the answers, but that’s kind of the point. I’m still figuring it out, just like you. So if you’re tired of the pressure to have it all together, or if you’ve ever felt like you’re not where you’re “supposed” to be, welcome to Am I There Yet? Let’s get lost on purpose and see where the journey takes us.
Happy Exploring.
Liv
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That’s a really sincere introduction Liv! It hit close to home as well. Welcome around 🫶🏻