5 Things That Will Ensure You Remain Stuck In Your Quarter-Life Crisis Forever
Written on July 18th, 2019
Those who are struggling through a quarter-life crisis usually indulge in unhealthy habits that is only making the problem worse. 

The reason we indulge is because we are looking for an escape.
We like that little hit of dopamine, of good emotions.

But those are only short-lived.

In hopes that those things would make us feel better, they only dig the grave deeper.

They make the fall more catastrophic.

Here are the following habits you must avoid if you ever want to recover from your quarter-life crisis:

1. Spending countless hours on social media

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and every other social media outlet have been designed to make you feel horrible about yourself, at least most of the time. 

In comparison to other people, it seems like you are never good enough.

We always end up comparing our worst features to someone else's highlight reel - because that's all that social media is.

2. Going out and partying too much

The loneliness we feel during a quarter-life crisis is unbearable, because we feel like the rest of the world cannot relate to what the are going through.

We feel as if we are the only ones going through this, and for this reason, we want to run away from our loneliness...

Socializing and partying is totally OK, and you should do it from time to time.
But when it starts to become an escape and you find yourself drinking more than you should, then it's time to reassess where this is all headed.

Are you going out to strengthen your relationships and recharge your batteries, or are you going out to escape the pain of loneliness and hopelessness?

3. Following your parents' advice

***This tip also applies to your friends, teachers, coworkers, etc.***

Let's be honest here.

Your parents do not know what is best for you.

Only YOU know what is best for yourself.

If your parents tried to convince you that they knew what was best because of their "life experience", then you've been fooled. 

Parents project onto their children their broken dreams, insecurities, fears, past traumas and frustrations. For this reason, they don't really know how to help you.

So stop being a mommy's girl or boy, and start listening to your own inner voice.

Do what's authentic to you.

If that means taking a hard decision, do it regardless of whether your mom or dad will not want to talk to you for the next 12 months (trust me, they will always come back)

4. Caring about what other people think

This one is huge.

If you care about what other people think too much, then chances that you'll get over your quarter-life crisis are very slim.

If you are letting other people's thoughts intrude into your head and dictate your life decisions, then how are you supposed to live a fulfilling life? 

How are you supposed to live authentically? 
How are you supposed to have ANY control over your life?

If I cared about what people thought about me starting a life coaching business with a superhero mask on my face, about me going out to music festivals to pickup girls with a GoPro on my head and about starting a YouTube channel, then I wouldn't be writing this right now.

And yes, I was crazy enough to do all of the above.

And this is how I overcame my quarter-life crisis.
By no longer caring.

5. Not dreaming big enough

What you believe to be possible is limited to your past or present-day experience.

The problem is that if you want to overcome your quarter-life crisis, you have to look into the future. If you have not taken the time to craft a vision for yourself, then you have to start doing this today.


CONCLUSION

People who go through a quarter-life crisis do not take the time to pause and assess what they are doing wrong. 

The worst thing to do at this point is to continue doing those bad things and end up somewhere you didn't want to (i.e. a shitty job, a bad relationship, etc.)

Sit down and be honest with yourself.
Where am I messing things up?

After you let go of the chains that have been holding you back...
... only then can you move forward.

John Killingsworth (alias)


John K. (alias) helps millennials to overcome their quarter-life crises.  He is an expert at guiding people to the truth, helping them in confronting their inner demons and finding their life purpose. If you're interested in overcoming your quarter-life crisis, then definitely reach out and request a free consultation call today.