The Psychology of your 20s 284. Did the pandemic rewrite our 20s?
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Mar 19, 2025 The pandemic has left many in their 20s feeling stagnant, grappling with lost milestones and a warped sense of time. Discover the concept of 'pandemic pause' and how it has reshaped dating and friendships. Learn about emotional strategies to cope with grief over missed opportunities and the importance of self-care. Embrace personal journeys and redefine what growth means in this new reality. Together, explore ways to navigate the post-pandemic landscape while finding joy and purpose in the present.
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The Pandemic Skip
- The pandemic caused a "skip" where 20-somethings feel younger than their age due to missed experiences.
- This "pandemic skip" is a collective trauma with long-term impacts on development and life satisfaction.
Frozen in Time
- The pandemic skip stems from a warped sense of time, loss of external time markers, and a feeling of being both too young and too old.
- This can lead to "arrested development," where young adults are mentally stuck at a younger age.
Time Distortion
- Traumatic experiences warp time perception, and COVID-19's uncertainty created prolonged trauma.
- The pandemic removed external time markers like events and transitions, causing a "Groundhog Day" effect.