I feel lost

I’m 25 years old, working in construction, and living in an apartment with my girlfriend of five years and our dog. On the surface, it might seem like I have things together, but inside, I feel completely lost. I don’t know who I am or what I truly want to do with my life, and it’s been weighing on me more and more each day.

I know for certain that construction isn’t for me—I don’t enjoy it, and I can’t see myself doing it for the rest of my life. But beyond that, I have no idea what direction to take. I never went to college or university; I took a year off after high school, thinking I’d go back, but I never did. Now, I feel like I’m stuck in place while everyone else around me is moving forward, figuring out their careers, passions, and goals.

I don’t want to waste my life feeling this way, but I don’t know where to start. I need some advice or guidance on how to break out of this cycle and find a path that actually makes me feel fulfilled.