267. Starting over in your 20s

Sometimes our 20s feels more like a checklist than a decade: graduate, find dream job, meet life partner, secure friends, buy house. What happens when your perfect life plan suddenly crumbles underneath you and you are forced to start over? Today we discuss this common 20-something experience, including:  The 5 biggest ways we find ourselves starting over Why our fear of failure keeps us stuck  The psychology behind timeline comparison  The mindset shift you need for fresh starts  How to rebuild after a sudden change in course + so much more  Listen now if you find yourself in the same boat and thank you to our lovely listener at the beginning of the episode for sharing her story.    PREORDER MY BOOK: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast For business: [email protected]    The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.