10 Steps to Begin Conquering Your Quarter Life Crisis...
1. You're in the middle of a MAJOR life transition, don't panic.
After high school, you had the world at your feet. You still had to look forward to college, turning 21, and moving out of your parents house! Now you're 22 or older, living on your own, facing the "real" world. If you don't have your shit together, don't panic because you're not alone. Remember that at this point not everything in your life is permanent.
2. Stop comparing yourselves to others who are the same age as you.
Everyone is at a different stage in there life. Don't get discouraged because your best friend has a killer internship and your roommate is heading to grad school. Nobody became successful overnight. One day you'll look back and realize that everything that was happening, which seemed insignificant, was actually part of the journey that brought you to your success.
3. It's okay to be indecisive.
If you're making decisions on the fly, then you should stop to smell the roses. Rushing into something may cause you to have major regrets later on. I know that there are a lot of pressures on you at this point in your life but you shouldn't have to make major decisions without truly thinking it through. I know it may seem old fashioned, but you should write out pros and cons for your decisions to ensure that you are 100% comfortable with whatever you decide.
4. Don't give into nostalgia.
It's okay to reminisce, but it's not okay to live in the past. Trust me, high school was not as magical as you are remembering. Your memory is probably being fogged by your fears about the future. With college coming to an end, many of you may be thinking that the best time of your life is over but better times are on the way! Learn from your past, but don't forget to live in the present. If you don't live in the present, you won't have anything to look back on in the future. Also remember not everything is permanent.
5. Stop worrying about money.
There will always be money to be made, spent, and wasted. And there will always be time to worry about money. But since your responsibilities are largely centered on taking care of yourself, you shouldn't fret over money to much. Chances are you're not in the job that will become your career. As long as you save as much as you can while not having to starve yourself, you should probably have a little left over to have some fun!
6. Don't feel pressured in your romantic life.
If you're anything like me, your Facebook is probably starting to get flooded with engagement photos and baby announcements. Don't take this as a sign that you need to rush into a serious relationship. It is perfectly okay to be single in your twenties. Hell, your twenties should be about finding you, not the perfect mate.
7. Be selfish.
"Your twenties are your 'selfish' years. It's a decade to immerse yourself in every single thing possible. Be selfish with your time, and all aspects of you. Tinker with shit, travel, explore, love a lot, love a little, and never touch the ground." -Kyoko Escamilla
8. Don't lose sight of your goals.
It's totally okay to not know what you want to be when you grow up. But don't use ambiguity as an excuse to be lazy. It may actually help you to take inventory of your life, note what you enjoy and what you're passionate about. Don't assume that there isn't a job that involves your passion for cat videos. ^_^ Another method I've found to be effective is to make a vision board. It could really help you if you have visual representations of what you want in life.
9. Be proactive.
Spend plenty of time trying to find you. Meditation is great for pondering life's biggest questions. It may seem a little hippy dippy, but meditation can provide solutions to your most difficult dilemmas. Work hard, you're going to need references from your current jobs so make sure you don't slack off because you hate where you're at in life.
