A sense of aimlessness is a deeply felt feeling of a lack of meaning, direction or motivation in life that can affect anyone - regardless of age, status or circumstances. It often manifests itself as apathy, sadness, lack of interest in daily activities or a difficulty in seeing the value in what we do. It can be triggered by a variety of factors - from life crises, such as the loss of a job or a loved one, to monotony, stress or the modern social pressures of constantly striving for success. In a world full of expectations and comparisons, where social media often portrays idealised images of life, dealing with this feeling becomes crucial to mental health and finding inner peace. Fortunately, there are healthy methods to help you understand this feeling, regain a sense of purpose in life and turn it into something constructive - from reflection to goal-building to support from others. In this article, we'll discuss what a sense of purposelessness is, where it comes from and what ways you can overcome it to live a fuller and more purposeful life. We invite you to read on!