Unpacking the Quarter-Life Crisis : Navigating Modern Adulthood's Challenges

We often hear people joking about mid-life crises, & do not expect anyone to believe there's such a thing as a quarter-life crisis. But I am here to tell you, it is not as cliché, a quarter-life crisis is the real deal.

The world today is nothing like it was for the last generation or the one before that, although they certainly had their own versions of a quarter-life crisis; they are just not comparable to the influences that can trigger a quarter-life crisis in today's digital world, where youth are inundated. Affecting 86% of 25-33 year olds globally, with women more likely to experience a quarter-life crisis, it's hard to believe it's so overlooked & considered a cliché.

So, what is a quarter-life crisis? Simply put, it is a phase of heavy self-reflection while moving into adulthood. No one plans for a quarter-life crisis, nor do they experience it in the same way as their peers, this is because our unique lived experiences play a significant role in how a crisis can take form.

Things which are typical milestones throughout life, such as graduating from college, the end of a meaningful relationship, or grief from various periods of life; you know those highly stressful times in life? For some, a significant event can be just the thing to push the threshold of their current state of mind. This can result in rabbit holes of questioning our life's purpose & the choices we've made to date, feeling your peers are ahead of you, not sure how your going to make it on our own, or whether you're surrounding yourself with those who are good for you. Often, looking at life from a newfound perspective can send us into unhinged rabbit holes, impulsive behavior, and feeling all around lost or stuck. Knowing something needs to change but having no idea what or how to get through it.

This all seems very doom and gloom, but the good news is, it doesn't need to be.

When you experience a period of resistance in life, or feel you need to refocus, it can be hard to know where to start or what to do to find a clear path that is unique to you. Working with a holistic life coach who can assess all facets of your life, while also understanding how your past experiences are affecting your current period of life, can be a great approach to moving through this challenging time. A life coach can help in developing a long-term plan for achieving the life you desire to have as well as set you up with the tools & resources you need to overcome future challenges.

If you are entering a period of transition & fear you don't have the tools to navigate the next chapter, preemptively working with a holistic life coach can provide you with valuable insights, tools & resources to ensure you can move through any challenges that might arise with more ease, reducing the chances of heading down the path of uncertainty, which we all know can feel terrifying.

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