EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 15 MIN
How To Embrace Where You Are, When You're Not Where You Want To Be | The Quickie
from Teach Me How To Adult · host Gillian Berner
Do you ever feel like you’re behind in life? Like everyone else is hitting milestones while you’re stuck waiting for your life to finally begin? Whether it’s your career, relationships, finances, or major life milestones, this episode dives into the psychology of feeling behind, comparison, and the pressure of the invisible timeline we all think we’re supposed to follow. From your late 20s into your 30s and beyond, it can feel like a race: finding a partner, advancing your career, buying a home, starting a family. And if you’re not there yet, It’s easy to spiral. But there’s no correct cadence to life. We become so obsessed with hitting that next milestone we completely miss the beauty of the stage we’re in right now. If you’ve ever thought: “I should be further along by now” or “It’s too late to start over”… this episode is for you. Tune in to hear: Why you feel behind in life (and the psychology behind it) How comparison and social media distort your timeline The cost of chasing milestones and “the arrival fallacy” Practical ways to stop comparing yourself to others How to bring what you’re craving (love, kids, success) into your life right now Remember, your life isn’t on hold.., It’s happening right now. For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube
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Ep 372: How To Embrace Where You Are, When You're Not Where You Want To Be | The Quickie
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