When Nothing Feels Particularly Wrong, But Nothing Feels Meaningful Either
Sometimes life can look perfectly fine from the outside.
You’re going to work. You’re meeting people. You’re getting through your days.
And yet, somewhere underneath it all, there is a quiet feeling of:
“Is this really it?”
Maybe you feel emotionally numb. Maybe the things that once mattered don’t seem to matter anymore. Maybe you’re moving through your days without knowing what you’re moving towards.
And sometimes, the hardest part is not being able to explain why.
When Life Feels Meaningless is a psychology-informed workshop that creates space to explore disconnection, emptiness, directionlessness and the human need for meaning.
This isn’t about finding one grand purpose or figuring out your entire life.
It’s about slowing down enough to ask:
What makes a life feel meaningful to me?
Is this workshop for you?
This workshop may be helpful if you…
✓ Feel disconnected from yourself or your life.
✓ Feel emotionally numb or “flat.”
✓ Find yourself going through the motions without feeling engaged.
✓ Aren’t sure what you’re working towards anymore.
✓ Feel directionless even when your life looks okay on paper.
✓ Have lost interest in things that once felt meaningful.
✓ Keep asking yourself what you’re doing all of this for.
✓ Want to reconnect with your values, interests or sense of purpose.
✓ Feel like you’re waiting for something to make life feel more fulfilling.
Meet Your Facilitators
Akanksha Mehta
Founder, Mind Soul Bridge
Akanksha is a Counselling Psychology postgraduate (M.Sc, Christ University) with 600+ therapy sessions across EAP, private practice and relationship counselling. She works with individuals and couples around anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma and relationship concerns through an evidence-based, trauma-informed, integrative approach and has facilitated 100+ mental-wellbeing workshops in corporate and community settings.
Riddhima Nigam
Founder, Bekhauf Panchi
Riddhima is a Counselling Psychologist and the founder of Bekhauf Panchi by Riddhima. She works with adolescents and adults around emotional overwhelm, stress, self-doubt, relationship concerns, identity and life transitions through a human-centred, trauma-informed and integrative approach. Her work focuses on creating emotionally safe, collaborative spaces that help individuals understand their experiences, reconnect with their strengths and values and develop greater clarity and self-trust. She also works with adolescents around developmental, emotional, academic and social challenges.
What you’ll learn?
What Does Meaning Actually Mean?
- Understand the difference between having a specific “purpose” and experiencing meaning in everyday life.
When Life Starts Feeling Empty
- Explore emotional disconnection, numbness, routine and the feeling of simply going through the motions.
Where Meaning Comes From
- Reflect on the role of relationships, values, contribution, creativity, growth, belonging and experiences in creating a meaningful life.
When You Feel Directionless
- Understand why not knowing what you want doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve failed or fallen behind.
Creating Meaning in the Present
- Explore small, intentional ways of reconnecting with what matters to you rather than waiting for one big answer to change everything.
What you’ll take away?
A Meaning Map
- Identify the areas of your life that currently give you a sense of connection, purpose, belonging or fulfilment.
A “What Matters to Me?” Exercise
- Begin identifying experiences, relationships, activities and qualities that make life feel more like your life.
A Disconnection Check-In
- Reflect on where you may have become disconnected from yourself, your needs or things that once mattered.
Guided Reflection Prompts
- Questions to help you continue exploring meaning and direction beyond the workshop.
Lifetime Resources
- Resources to support your learning beyond the workshop
What happens during the 90 minutes?
1- Understand: Interactive teaching
- We’ll explore why people can experience emptiness and disconnection even when life appears to be functioning normally.
2- Notice: Guided self-reflection
- You’ll have space to notice what currently feels meaningful and what no longer does.
3- Explore: A practical meaning-mapping exercise
- You’ll reflect on the different areas of life that can contribute to a sense of meaning and connection.
4- Reconnect: Reflection + practical strategies
- Explore small ways to move towards what matters without needing to have your entire future figured out.
5- Ask: Live Q&A
- Ask questions during and after the session.
Why this workshop is different?
You Don’t Need to Find Your “One Purpose.”
This workshop is…
Psychology-informed
We explore meaning as a psychological and human experience rather than reducing it to productivity or career goals.
Not a “find your passion” workshop
Meaning can exist in relationships, creativity, contribution, learning, care, values, everyday experiences and much more.
Reflective rather than prescriptive
We’re not here to tell you what should make your life meaningful.
Gentle and non-judgemental
Feeling lost or disconnected doesn’t mean you’ve failed at life.
Practical
You’ll leave with reflection tools you can continue using after the workshop.
Frequently asked questions.
Do I need prior therapy experience?
- No. These sessions are for everyone, whether or not you’ve ever spoken to a therapist.
Will I have to share personal experiences?
- Never. Participation in discussion is always optional. You’re welcome to simply listen and participate privately.
Will the session be recorded?
- Yes. Recording will be available for a week after the workshop.
Can I ask questions?
- Yes. There will be a live Q&A, and you can ask questions through the chat.
Will I receive resources afterward?
- Yes. Worksheets and a recommended resource list will be shared on WhatsApp after the session.
Can beginners attend?
- Absolutely. No background in psychology is needed.
Is there an age requirement?
- Yes. This workshop is for anyone aged 18 and above.
How do I get the joining link?
- Your Google Meet link and reminders will be sent to you on WhatsApp after you register.
Important Information
Before you register
- This is a psychoeducational workshop. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy or crisis support.
- Participation in discussion is always optional.
- You do not have to disclose anything personal during the session.
- Please join from a quiet, private space where possible.
- Worksheets and resources will be shared on WhatsApp after the session.
- Refund/cancellation policy:
We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel your registration, you may request a full refund up to 24 hours before the workshop begins.
For cancellations made less than 24 hours before the workshop, or after the workshop has started, no refund will be provided.
To request a refund, please contact us at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time of the workshop.
If you are in distress or crisis, you can contact:
- Tele-MANAS: 1800-89-14416 | 14416
- iCall (TISS): 9152987821