`eEy: Mid-20's crisis..yikes!

Relax, chilling and not having to worry 'bout a single thing is basically all I want to do at the moment. Pretty sick of reporting sales figures, analysis, chasing after targets etc.. *groans*.. Am through with it for sure!! I came across this article " Welcome to the mid-20's crisis!" published in CLEO mag (Dec '09 issue)..hmm.. Pretty interesting!

Well, we've always heard of mid-life crisis, with a perception that it usually hit those who're in their 30's/40's, right? Aye!Aye! Guess what? Mid-20's crisis (or better known as Quarterlife crisis) actually DOES exist and we certainly are not alone. I quote from the article: -

"Pulling your hair out because you haven't scored that OS job, inner-city pad, and dream guy by 25?"

Does that sound familiar? Or this (also quoted from CLEO mag - Dec '09 issue) ???.. :-

"When you're not happy at work, nothing excites or motivates you anymore; or in love, you feel pretty wretched. Hence, putting yourself under immense pressure and questioning where your life is going."

I must admit, upon reading this article, i felt immensely relieved. There was a point in time when I thought I was going psycho, plunging into deep depression. The question that kept lingering on my mind was 'Why is this happenning to me? Why am I feeling this way?'.. At least now, I see some light in my current situation.

(Quoted from the article "Welcome to Mid-20's crisis", CLEO mag - Dec '09 issue)

Important key points: -

Unrealistic expectations
All work, no life - Work hard, play hard.
The tyranny of 'should' - Remove the 'shoulds' from your life and replace with 'I want to' or ' I choose to' .
Operation "I'm OK" - Follow your dreams and aspirations. Don't let anything stop you - neither work nor men *winks*.
Focus on the present - Focus on what's going to bring you joy now.
Meaning vs money
Compromise is an artform - Abby Wilner quoted 'Sacrifices in the short term can make you better off in the long run'.
Remember to feel good.

Hope by sharing this, it helps to shed some light in any of your situations relevant to this as it did to mine. *winks*