So finally…. I’m turning 25 in less than 2 days and saying a big hi to my quarter life crisis. But here you won’t be seeing a chronological content. Rather, it would be more about the random notions which keeps popping up in my head on every other day. The depressing thing is, everyone I know (even Google!), tells me how scary it is to turn 25. Well, I beg to differ. In fact, somewhere between finishing high school, going to college and until today, I am sure lots of amazing things have happened for all of us. I’ve mentioned a few life lessons on my 22nd birthday and now will talk more about experiencing it for real.
Let’s do this!
What is Quarter Life Crisis?
Basically, it is a phrase in our prime where we tried to find our calling. Also, it is a period of insecurity, doubt, and disappointment surrounding our career, relationships, or financial situation. I know that ideally it starts from early 20’s but I believe, you live in a bubble in those initial 4-5 years, assuming that your whole life is going to be this way only. So the real struggle or may be fun starts from here. Of course, your brain does evolve over a period of time but turning a quarter of century makes you realize that you’re no longer living in an illusion of gloomy mindset.
With each year that passes, especially with each year of adulthood that goes by, I’m coming to realize that we’re often just kids inside, with the same hopes, dreams, disappointments, and prayers – it’s just that years happened.
It is never too late or early for anything:
“Done with the studies at the age of 22, now focus on your career for a while and get married at the age of 25”. This is the thought process of most of our elder ones while the blooming generation focuses more on their professional life and “Pehle istmaal kare firr vishwas kare” method 😀 As according to them, marriage is the scariest thing in this whole wide world.
We are surrounded by n number of people, energies and opinions. Due to which, we often feel so trapped that we start getting confused between what people find right for us vs what is actually right for us Nothing is too early or too late to be whoever you want to be. It’s totally your call, how do you want to take your life ahead. I might sound cliché but it’s high time to trust your instincts and follow what your heart says without getting the fear of being judged. You might be wrong but at least you won’t blame others for the same. Age is literally just rotations of the Earth around the sun.
Being sloppy is good at times:
Try not to take life and yourself too seriously. Life is messy and we’re all imperfect. Laugh at the embarrassing moments and don’t be afraid to make a fool of yourself. Make mistakes, cry harder, be cringe. After all, we are still grooming and we only live once so make it count. Damn! I hope I’m not spoiling y’all by my blog :p
All in all, I want to step into my 25th year with my most favorite people who made me and tenderly holds me and of course, with this new beautiful family of mine who I’m eagerly waiting to spend the rest of my life with. Turning quarter of a century doesn’t have to suck. So it’s time to say Hi to the quarter life c̶r̶i̶s̶i̶s̶ blessing with a bright smile !! 🙂
Let’s have some chit chat in my comment section about any of your memorable birthdays, self conscious emotions, or lessons you’ve learned while growing up.