The liberating notion of imagining how we want our lives to feel

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The idea of needing to have your ideal life sorted out can make people feel lost or directionless. But instead of focusing on milestones and certain goals, think about how you want your life to feel like on an average Monday afternoon. Focus on what kind of life you want to live and what emotions you want to feel. This could lead to an abundance of opportunities and a liberating frame of mind. It's not a bad thing to not have a direction in your career; it could mean taking a path that is unconventional but personally fulfilling.

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If navigating your 20s feels like a race against time, you’re not alone. You might be anxious about whether you’re on the right path (like whether you should stick to a conventional career or go travelling), you might be struggling to find your ‘true self’ (like what your purpose and passions are), or your might be struggling to balance your relationships with your 9-5 job. Let’s face it. The period of our 20s isn’t the easiest to navigate. Today I’m joined by Jemma Sbeghen. Jemma is the podcast host of The Psychology Of Your 20s, the podcast that talks through some of the big life challenges and changes of your 20s and what they mean for our psychology. Jemma has a degree in psychology and started her podcast during the covid lockdown where she applied psychological concepts she’d learned to the common problems people face in their 20s, including everything from imposter syndrome, to break ups and existential crisis’. In its first year, the podcast catapulted to Spotify’s top 10 podcast charts in the US, UK, and Australia. In the episode we talk about this feeling of uncertainty, often known as the quarter-life crisis, how to navigate these feelings filtering into different aspects of our life, as well as talking about the habits we can develop in our 20s to help us feel more in tune and at peace with our relationships, careers and identity.

(00:00) Intro

(01:34) What is a quarter life crisis?

(06:30) The paradox of choice

(12:57) Life is a picture but you live in a pixel

(16:20) The different narratives of your 20s

(29:00) Friendships are the most important relationships in our 20s

(31:10) Loneliness and alonement

(34:55) Journalling

(37:25) How to maintain friendships

(48:50) Setting boundaries

(53:12) Stepping out of your comfort zone

(01:12:54) Habits for finding work life balance

(01:21:05) Advice on finding your identity

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