The “quarter-life” crisis experienced by many 20- and 30-somethings typically involves four stages: 1. Being locked into a commitment (relationship, job, housing, etc.) 2. Ending that commitment, and now feeling isolated 3. Internal reflection, followed by exploring new interests 4. Emerging from the crisis much happier and with a greater sense of purpose It feels horrible at the time, but research suggests that going through this crisis is extremely valuable as we age. Folks in their 40s…
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