The Psychology of your 20s 18. The Psychology of Big Life Changes
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Dec 14, 2021 Explore the emotional rollercoaster of big life changes in your 20s, like moving and job transitions. Discover why anxiety often creeps in during these shifts and how upbringing shapes our responses. Learn to reframe anxiety as excitement and the importance of social support in navigating uncertainty. Dive into how discomfort can lead to personal growth, especially amid challenges like the pandemic. Wrap up reflecting on the complexity of adjustments and the gratitude for community support during times of change.
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Liminality and Identity
- Liminality is the psychological state of being between social roles or identities.
- This "in-between" feeling can cause identity crises during transitions.
Brain Chaos and Change
- Changing routines activates brain conflict sensors, causing stress and cognitive dissonance.
- Personality and upbringing influence how we perceive and handle change.
Parental Influence on Change
- Anxious parents may instill a fear of change, associating it with danger.
- Recognize if this inherited worldview is hindering your growth.