Six in 10 millennial's claim to be going through a “quarter-life” crisis, according to a new study.
Many of us are familiar with the traditional mid-life crisis – a middle aged person, stuck in a rut - who counteracts their emotions by embarking on a serious of questionable spontaneous decisions based on desperation.
But now it seems our evaluation of existence has been scaled back even further!
A recent study has revealed that more than half of millennial's are experiencing a “quarter-life crisis.”
The study, carried out by First Direct bank and psychologist Dr Oliver Robinson, had originally intended to look at how people can use a crisis as a catalyst for change.
But in the process they discovered a huge number of 25 to 35-year-olds were struggling to cope amid financial, career and personal pressures.
The survey found that:
- 53 per cent of Millennial's going through a quarter-life crisis admitting they spend more than they earn each month.
- 26 per cent worry about finding the right job
- 24 per cent worry about working in a challenging job
- 22 per cent stress about getting on the property ladder
- And 25 per cent about being in the right relationship
The data also revealed that the average millennial claims to have been feeling at 'rock bottom' for more than six months before trying to “sort their life out”.
However, when speaking to the independent.co.uk to Dr Robinson said a Quarter life Crisis isn't necessarily all doom and gloom.
“There's two sides to a quarter-life crisis,” he said.
“They're often feared as periods of difficulty and distress, but in my experience they can also be times of openness, curiosity and growth.
“People may find old habits and coping mechanisms no longer help in the way they used to, and this can act as a spur to explore new ideas, new activities and new ways of overcoming life's challenges.”
So... do you think you might be suffering from a QLC?
Here are a few tips on how to get yourself out of your rut.
