How to survive a quarter-life crisis

Your twenties can be a difficult time. It is generally a time of transition, where nothing is fully established. You may have an overwhelming amount of decisions to make but limited opportunities, and you may feel like you are struggling to make it in the “real world” with the anxieties of careers, relationships and debt. According to research by Gumtree.com, 86 per cent of young people feel under pressure to succeed in their relationships and careers before the age of 30, while research by Vodafone suggests that 73 per cent of 26 to 30 year olds are experiencing a quarter life crisis. However, while it may not feel like it now, your quarter-life crisis can be overcome. Here are 10 ways to survive a quarter-life crisis.

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Share your problems: If you are experiencing a quarter-life crisis it is common to feel alone, as though you are the only one facing this. It can seem as though everybody else is breezing through life, following their dreams, picking up promotions and falling into movie-worthy relationships as they go. However, if you open up to your friends about how you are feeling, you may be surprised to find you’re not the only one having these thoughts, and... more
Share your problems: If you are experiencing a quarter-life crisis it is common to feel alone, as though you are the only one facing this. It can seem as though everybody else is breezing through life, following their dreams, picking up promotions and falling into movie-worthy relationships as they go. However, if you open up to your friends about how you are feeling, you may be surprised to find you’re not the only one having these thoughts, and just hearing that you are not alone can make a big difference to how you feel. less

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