Psychologies

How can I help her find her way?

“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new”
Albert Einstein

Q My daughter is 25 and returning to the UK after two years studying abroad. She has no idea what to do with her life, and is terrified of feeling lost and directionless. She has sought careers advice before, but it was an alternative style, focusing on words that resonated with her. I’m relieved she’s asking for my

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