The rise of the quarter-life crisis
In my last blog, I wrote about the concept of a mid-life crisis, and how this is a real phenomenon that comes out of a process called ‘individuation’. In this blog, I want to think about another life stage crisis that has been gaining headlines over the past couple of years, and that is the […]
The Truth About Your Mid-Life Crisis
“Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes”. – Carl Jung What do you think of when you hear the term ‘mid-life crisis?’ For many of us, it’s the old trope of the middle-aged man who suddenly decides to blow all his savings on a flashy sports car or some other life change intended to regain his youth. However, […]
What’s the meaning of life?
I often hear people say that all they want is to be happy. My next question is usually to ask them “what would make you happy?” Perhaps surprisingly, many of us just don’t know the answer. Happiness is actually a fleeting, momentary emotion, a short burst of euphoria or a quick glimpse of joy. I […]
