Crafting Your Identity in Early Adulthood

In early adulthood, individuals often find themselves facing difficult decisions that can shape their future. These choices can involve practicality and prestige versus experiential and meaningful opportunities. Psychotherapist Satya Doyle-Bayak explains that this struggle between stability and meaning is a defining characteristic of early adulthood. The challenges revolve around finding stability in relationships, finances, and basic survival skills, as well as defining one's individuality and purpose. Doyle-Bayak emphasizes the importance of honoring both stability and meaning, striking a balance between the two and listening to one's deeper self.