Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
Lack of direction in life
English answer:
missing a purpose or goal
Added to glossary by
Stephanie Ezrol
Dec 9, 2012 23:20
11 yrs ago
English term
21 books translated
Native in: Russian 
Works in: English to Russian, Russian to English, Spanish to Russian, and 1 more.
Lack of direction in life
English
Other
Psychology
Hello everyone,
In a self-help book there is a list of problems that can be solved by using some methods:
Problems and stress in relationships
Physical pain
Weight problems
Exhaustion
Tiredness
Sexual problems
***Lack of direction in life***
Problems with work and career
Confusion
Financial problems
What does "Lack of direction in life" imply? Is it the same as lack of purpose in life?
Thank you.
In a self-help book there is a list of problems that can be solved by using some methods:
Problems and stress in relationships
Physical pain
Weight problems
Exhaustion
Tiredness
Sexual problems
***Lack of direction in life***
Problems with work and career
Confusion
Financial problems
What does "Lack of direction in life" imply? Is it the same as lack of purpose in life?
Thank you.
Responses
| 4 +4 | missing a purpose or goal |
Stephanie Ezrol
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| 4 | lack of a plan |
Lindsay Spratt
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| 4 | feeling of not knowing how to proceed in life |
Jenni Lukac (X)
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Change log
Dec 11, 2012 02:18: Stephanie Ezrol Created KOG entry
Responses
+4
11 mins
Stephanie Ezrol
United States
United States
Native in English
&
English
Specializes in field
United States
French to English, English to English
Native in: English
Works in: English, French to English, French Middle (ca.1400-1600) to English
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missing a purpose or goal
You are right. Missing a direction could be restated as lacking a goal or purpose.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Many thanks to everyone.
Thank you, Stephanie."
3 mins
Lindsay Spratt
France
France
Native in English
&
English
France
Por/Sp/Cat/Fr->En, IoLDipTrans, MACantab
Native in: English
Works in: Portuguese to English, Spanish to English, English, and 2 more.
lack of a plan
It refers to not knowing what to do, not having a plan. The idea of not knowingwhich 'path' to take.
5 mins
feeling of not knowing how to proceed in life
what direction to take suggests what decisions a person should make to plan for the future, knowing what to do with oneself, etc.
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