Lesson 28 - Quarter-life Crisis

Lesson 28. Quarter-life Crisis

Learning Objectives 2

1. Define what quarter-life crisis means.2. Conclude whether one is going through quarter-life crisis or not.3. Identify measures that need to be taken to tackle quarter-life crisis

problem.4. Pair quarter-life crisis related vocabulary with its correct definition.5. Explore intensely what quarter-life crisis is like.6. Infer relevant information from provided text.7. Distinguish how quarter-life crisis differs from midlife crisis.8. Employ ‘dare’ to describe what one might feel during quarter-life crisis.

Warm Up 3

a. What does the quote above have to do with quarter-life crisis? Analyze what thequote implies.

b. Do you resonate with what the quote above aims to convey? Why/why not?c. Would you say that you have reached the phase where you have “harvested

what you have planted”? Elaborate your reasons.

WARM UP


Introduction 4

Quarter-life crisis is a crisis "involving anxiety over the direction and quality of one's life" which is mostcommonly experienced in a period ranging from a person's early twenties up to their mid-thirties(although a quarter-life crisis can begin as early as 18). It is defined by clinical psychologist Alex Fowke as“a period of insecurity, doubt and disappointment surrounding your career, relationships and financialsituation".Common symptoms of a quarter-life crisis are often feelings of being "lost, scared, lonely or confused"about what steps to take in early adulthood. Studies have shown that unemployment and choosing acareer path is a major cause for young adults to undergo stress or anxiety.


Am I Going Through Quarter-life Crisis? 5

Paralyzed by the fear of making the wrong

choice

Believe university was a waste of time

Considers going back to university

Cannot remember a time without debt

Tried freelancing or started a side hustle

Has an extreme fear of failure

Refer to young people as "youths"

Feels “lost”

Puts on weight faster than ever

Uses travel to “find yourself”

Wonder if you'll ever move out of home

Regularly go to bed before 10 PM

Considers changing careers

Thought you'd be further along than you

are

Feel like “jack of all trades, master of none"

Believe you've wasted years of your life

Considers adopting a pet(s)

Worry about having children

Buy self-help books Constantly worried

Adapted from : https://empoweredmillennialgirl.com/how-to-move-past-a-quarter-life-crisis/


https://empoweredmillennialgirl.com/how-to-move-past-a-quarter-life-crisis/

How to Get Over Your Quarter-Life Crisis 6

So you’re stuck in your quarter-life crisis. And what makes it worse are the articles out there that simply give you advice on how to just get by during this phase. However, we don’t want to ‘just get by.’ We want this crisis to be over. The following are few of the ways we can put an end to this miserable phase in our life:

Study the short list on the left

side. Analyze what each point

could possibly be about.

Try describing what each point

aims to convey.

Adapted from: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-get-over-your-quarter-life-crisis_b_6715888


https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-get-over-your-quarter-life-crisis_b_6715888

Vocabulary Build Up 7

a) settle downb) tread waterc) angstd) mediocree) anguishedf) turning

pointg) breakdownh) aspirei) aspirationj) despondentk) job hopping

1. To want something very much or hope to achieve something or be successful.2. A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition

or the state of the world in general.3. Of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance.4. In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.5. To begin to live a quiet and steady life by getting a regular job, getting married, etc.6. A strong desire to achieve something high or great.7. Having or showing extreme physical or mental suffering.8. Make no progress while you are waiting for something to happen.9. The practice of changing your job very often.10. A time at which a decisive change in a situation occurs, especially one with beneficial

results.11. A physical, mental, or nervous collapse.


Reading Exercise 8

Often, the 20s and early 30s are thought to be the best time of a person’s life. Individuals in this age range are generally in good health, haveminimal responsibilities and are able to explore opportunities and take chances in both their professional and private lives. However, it isbecoming increasingly clear that young adults are not free of the stresses that come later in life. In fact, many people in this stage of lifeexperience periods of uncertainty and anxiety during which they question their goals, plans and even relationships. Professionals have namedthis occurrence the quarter-life crisis. When young people experience a quarter-life crisis, they may turn to a trusted family member or friendfor advice, but they often opt to seek professional counseling. It is important for counselors to be familiar with the signs and symptoms of thisstage and be ready to respond appropriately to help clients navigate this season of life. Similar to the more widely recognized midlife crisis, thequarter-life crisis is a period of uncertainty and questioning that typically occurs when people feel trapped, uninspired and disillusioned duringtheir mid-20s to early 30s. Clients may feel that they are stuck in a dead-end job while all of their friends advance their careers or wonder whythey cannot seem to make a romantic relationship last when other members of their social group are getting married and having children. TheHarvard Business Review reported that a quarter-life crisis typically presents in four phases. First, clients feel a sense of being trapped in someform of commitment, either in their personal or professional life. Then, there is some kind of separation or loneliness, whether it is moving to anew city or leaving a romantic relationship. During this period of isolation, they will reflect on where they are in life and perhaps change theirplans, before exploring new activities, social groups or career opportunities, and come out on the other side of the crisis. One of the majorproblems with the quarter-life crisis is that clients who find themselves in this situation often feel that they have no reason to be strugglingbecause these years are supposed to be fun and relatively easy. Consequently, either they themselves — or others in their life — may try tobrush off the problems they are experiencing. “As a culture, we all think that age 25 is the best stage of our life — these folks are happy, they’redoing everything they want and it’s a great time of life,” American Counseling Association (ACA) member Cyrus Williams told Counseling Today,a publication of the ACA. “We really need to acknowledge and not minimize this time period.” Although the midlife crisis is more well-known,that does not mean that it is more common. According to a 2011 study, British psychologists reported in The Guardian that people in their 20sare just as likely to experience a crisis as those who are middle aged.

Pay attention and study the highlighted words


Reading Comprehension 9

Correct these following false statements

1. The passage states that people in the 20s or early 30s have already started taking on big responsibilities.

2. During quarter-life crisis, people in the 20s or early 30s already have things figured out.

3. The passage states that people who are going through such crisis resort to the help of their closest support system more often than they seek the help of a professional counselor.

4. The passage states that the quarter-life crisis problem is just as acknowledged as the midlife crisis one.

5. Seeing friends/colleagues thrive in their careers isn’t likely to trigger quarter-life crisis.

6. Phase one of quarter-life crisis is individuals who are feeling trapped in their loneliness.

7. The Harvard Business Review reported that every individual is going to experience the four phases of quarter-life crisis.

8. The passage states that one of the major problems with the quarter-life crisis is over-achieving individuals who think they should’ve accomplished more.

• When was the last time you took the most daring chances in both your professional and private lives?

• Would you also say that today’s young adults in their 20s or early 30s take on minimum amount of responsibilities? Support your argument.

• In your opinion, at what rate should a person going through quarter-life crisis finally resort to a professional counselor?

Reading Comprehension Free Responses


Listening Activity 10

1. The male host Callum is too old to have knowledge of what quarter-life crisis is. True or False?2. Kate defines what a quarter-life crisis means and gives examples of it. True or False?3. Mention examples of midlife crisis described in the recording.4. How does Damian Barr essentially define what quarter-life crisis means?5. What do student debt, unaffordable property and competitive job markets have to do with

quarter-life crisis?6. What does the male host Callum think about the pressures young adults are under these days

compared to the days when he was younger?7. What does this figure mean?

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Listening 28.1Listen to the recording carefully and answer these questions below.


Grammar Bits: Use of Dare 11

Dare is used both as a principal verb and as a modal auxiliary verb.

Modal auxiliary verbs : cannot be used on its own. Example : He will comePrincipal verbs : can be used on its own. Example : He comes

Purpose What it means Examples

Dare as a principal verb

Used in the sense of defy, challenge or face boldly.

Principal verb ‘dare’ + an infinitive verb + to.It also has forms like dares or dared.

Jane dared John to swim across the river.=Jane is challenging John to swim across the river

How does he dare to do it?=How does he face it so boldly?

Dare as an auxiliary verb

Commonly used in questions and negative sentences.

‘Dare’ + an infinitive verb without to.It doesn’t have forms like dares or dared.

Questions and negatives are made without do.

✔ He dare not do so.X He dares not do so.✔ She dare not take such a risk.X She dares not to take such a risk.✔ Dare she say that to him?✔ How dare he do such a thing?


Language Focus 12

The Quarter-life Crisis Phase in LifeConstruct a sentence using ‘dare’ with following provided points. Contexts are given.

Examples:• Dare as a principal verb ; to be an entrepreneur => I dare you to be an entrepreneur• Dare as an auxiliary verb ; to commit in a relationship => I dare not commit in a relationship

Dare as a principal verb Dare as an auxiliary verb▪ Quit one’s job (a challenge) ▪ Seek professional help (negative sentence)

▪ Move out of parents’ house (a challenge) ▪ Start anew (interrogative sentence)

▪ Try new things (negative sentence) ▪ Realize one’s wants (interrogative sentence)


Speaking Drill 13

1. Would you say that quarter-life crisis has to do with mental illness? Why/why not?

2. What can you do to minimize the possibility of a quarter-life crisis?

3. What do you think a quarter-life crisis will be like?

4. Do you fear your quarter-life crisis?

5. How would you say the 20 year old you see the you in present days? Would she/he be

content with how far you’ve come?

6. Would you still be fine if you were in the same place you are today, a year from now?

7. What did you exactly have in mind when you started your first job?

8. What is the one thing other people would definitely say you're good at?

9. Why do you think that some people don't have a quarter-life crisis?

10. Which generation do you think is more vulnerable to experiencing quarter-life crisis?

Support your argument.

Express Yourself


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