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The Psychology of your 20s
284. Did the pandemic rewrite our 20s?
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 created a 'skip' that left many in their 20s feeling emotionally younger, impacting their personal development and agency.
- Long-term grief from missed milestones during the pandemic highlights the importance of validating feelings and focusing on creating new meaningful experiences.
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The Pandemic Skip Phenomenon
The pandemic skip refers to the feeling many individuals in their 20s experience, where they perceive their mental age to be younger than their chronological age due to lost experiences during the pandemic. This phenomenon stems from a collective trauma that caused many to feel frozen in time, missing out on essential milestones such as graduations, travel, and social engagements. For instance, someone who is 27 may feel emotionally akin to a 23-year-old, creating a sense of stunted personal growth and development. The gap in these formative experiences due to the pandemic has led to a widespread feeling of being emotionally behind in life.
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