The Quarter life crisis
The "quarter-life crisis" is a prevalent and often intense period of emotional turmoil experienced by many individuals in their mid-twenties to early thirties, typically between the ages of 20 and 35. Far from being a mere dramatic phase, it's a genuine psychological phenomenon characterized by profound feelings of doubt, uncertainty, and confusion about one's life choices, direction, and overall purpose. This period often emerges after completing formal education, when the structured path of school gives way to the often unstructured and demanding realities of adulthood. You start to even wonder was going to school even necessary 🙄. At its core, the quarter-life crisis is an identity crisis. Young adults as me and my fellow friends, having spent years following prescribed educational or societal paths, suddenly find themselves faced with a vast landscape of choices regarding career, relationships, living situations, and personal values. This newfound freedom, whi...