LIFE TRANSITIONS
Are you a millennial experiencing a crossroads in your life?
Whether they were expected or not, life transitions can often surface more obstacles than were intended to tackle. It doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you, actually, it’s the opposite, it means life is happening.
Lucky for you, we have therapists on our team who know what it’s like to ride the tidal wave of change, and can provide the support you need to dive deeper into your healing as you process the change in your life.
Adulthood
Reaching adulthood is a major life transition. Going from being told what to do to choosing your daily actions can be an eye-opening moment for many young adults. And it doesn’t stop there—many aspects of adulthood are transitions, like switching careers, moving, or starting a new relationship.
Marriage & Parenthood
Couples who feel ready for marriage or parenthood might not realize their lives will change drastically. These moments can test a relationship, no matter how strong. By obtaining help before and throughout a transition, you’ll make sure you take the right steps to keep your relationship healthy.
Unexpected Moments
Life is unpredictable, and there are many life transitions that arise from unexpected situations. People who experience a sudden loss or develop a life-threatening disease often find that their lives have changed in countless ways. Adapting to these changes takes time and resilience, but you don’t need to do it alone.
There is nothing permanent except change.
THE BENEFITS OF CHANGE
Life transitions can be planned or unexpected, but in either case, they can be difficult to confront. Change is not easy, whether we know it’s coming or not. Even though change might be unwanted in your life, the benefits that come from dealing with the challenges of change can improve your well-being.
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When you go through a major life change, you get to assess your current skills and traits and find out if they will continue to help.
You might look forward to a change, but the consequences leave you struggling. For instance, receiving a college degree is usually an exciting change. However, after entering a competitive job market, feelings of inadequacy might seep in. Growth stems from meeting challenges head-on.
On the other hand, change might come unexpectedly. You might suffer a death in the family, and be stifled by grief and loss. However, learning to cope without a loved one will make you stronger, more confident, and help prepare you for other challenges in life. Even the changes that are unexpected or unwanted can bring with them beneficial outcomes that stay with you for the rest of your life.
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Life transitions help you determine who and what really matters in your life. Many life transitions put people at a crossroads. Do I keep my friends, even though they didn’t support me? Do I stay in this relationship, even though we are drifting apart?
These are moments of reassessment, of realignment. Moments where you can take stock of the positive elements in your life and the negative ones. Moments to decide if you’re on the right path toward becoming the person you want to be.
You are the one who makes the decisions, but often it can be very difficult and stressful to come to terms with change. Having a therapist to talk to while you’re experiencing change can be incredibly beneficial and help you emerge on the other side with more perspective and knowledge about yourself.
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Check out the life transitions page on our website to view more practical tips for dealing with your life change, now.
Learn more about your Millennial therapist, Isabella Bryant
Sacramento therapist Isabella Bryant works with millennials who are feeling the pressures of life, who are overwhelmed parents, overworked professionals, or just plain over it.
Therapy isn’t about your therapist, but you should be able to feel like you’re being heard by someone who can relate to the way you experience the world. From professional experience working with people in crisis to the personal knowledge of being a millennial parent, therapy with me can help you find success.
Let’s figure out together what that looks like.