"Embrace Your Journey: A Guide to Thrive Through the Quarter-Life Crisis"
You are at that age, where you feel grown enough to do anything you want. You are no longer dependent on your parents and by right you are now independent, so why do you feel a sense of dread or panic when you think about what comes next? You probably just struck a quarter-life crisis.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW FROM THIS ARTICLE
What is the Quarter Life Crisis
Why is this happening
Will this be the rest of your life
4 ways to Navigate the Quarter Life Crisis
WHAT IS THE QUARTER-LIFE CRISIS
The quarter-life crisis is a common phase experienced by people in their 20s and early 30s. It is characterized by feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and dread about the direction one’s life is taking, as their expectations do not meet reality. Are you currently struggling to find your purpose and direction in life? Do you feel stuck and unsure about your next steps? If so, don’t worry, as you are not alone. The Quarter Life Crisis is a real phenomenon that affects many people in their twenties and thirties. Although it can be a challenging time filled with uncertainty and self-doubt, it is also an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery. By learning how to navigate this crisis, you can emerge stronger and more resilient than ever before.
Whether you’re questioning your career choices, relationships, or overall life path, it is inevitable to avoid some questions as you navigate the Quarter Life crisis, they include:
- WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME
Society has instilled in you the expectation to figure out your future before learning about yourself. The adults in your life push you to win academically, telling you that your hobbies and passions are a distraction from reaching your potential. In actual reality, those hobbies or passions you have as a child are what help determine how you spend the rest of your life.
- IS THIS WHAT THE REST OF MY LIFE WILL LOOK LIKE
Usually, once a problem has been determined, unconsciously or not, we begin to seek a solution. You are realizing there is a problem, which automatically translates to this phase isn't the rest of your life.it is a ‘phase’ that will surely end.
- WHAT NEXT
When it comes to navigating the feeling of being lost which is associated with the quarter-life crisis, there is no one shoe size fits all, as everyone's ideal self looks different.
There are practical strategies you can use to find clarity and create a fulfilling future. Let's explore these strategies together and start building the life you truly want.
FOUR WAYS TO NAVIGATE THE QUARTER-LIFE CRISIS
Take a mental health break- you can do this by taking a step back to accept how you feel and admit to yourself what is stressing you. The worst decisions are made when you aren't taking care of yourself.
Reflect on your childhood passions - seek out the enjoyment in little things as you did as a child, it helps to keep joy as you navigate your place In the adult world
What does your adult self want- figure out what you want to do, either with childhood passions or newly found ones. It's fine for your passions to change as you evolve to the person you want to be, don't beat yourself up for changing paths.
Make realistic plans- it is important you accept the lack of control you have in your life. Understand it's okay not to have everything figured out in your 20's. the human brain reaches its final development at 25. Consider the confusion or disconnection you are feeling as a part of your transition to adulthood.
Remember
Do not compare yourself to others, no one truly has it figured out. Our identity is ever-evolving, don't let yours conform to the society around you.
