Yes you read that right. Between the cost of living crisis, the uncertainty throughout the years of lockdowns and general change, anxiety rates are higher than they have ever been. However that is not the full reason why people in their 30s are now experiencing the “midlife” crisis well before their time. The actual reason is because Millennials are questioning the matrix much sooner than their parents did.
"33% of millennials who feel regularly anxious or stressed say that their job is a key factor."
In Developmental Psychology, we predict what psychological issues one might be going through at different ages. Commonly those in their 40s, 50s and 60s are the ones most at risk of experiencing a midlife crisis, and this often comes about once these people realise that despite landing the dream job, the family, the big house and all the things they were supposed to want, they still wake up deeply dreading their own life that they created.
Millennials seem to be coming to that realisation much faster. This is partly because media, online news and social media makes it much easier for us to access information and share ideas these days. Therefore, Millennials are very aware of the abusive and manipulative tactics a lot of workplaces utilise to try to get the most out of them. Not to mention that many workplaces prioritise profits above people. As a result, Millennials who are unhappy in their jobs start questioning whether they even want it, something that someone of the boomer generation would never do, as they have been trained to stick it out rain hail or shine.
I don’t believe this is a bad thing. Some Millennials are selling everything in the city and moving to the country for a more peaceful life because so much work can be done online now. Their mental health is improving and their financial health as well.
ABOUT SAVASANA COLLECTIVE
Sheena Schuy is a therapist, podcast host, entrepreneur and mum who understands a thing or two about burnout. Having experienced it herself, she turned her attention to coming up with a solution to ensure her business continued to thrive without her mental health and family continuing to suffer. The solution? Finding a system to work less and earn more, a 20- hour business week. But while this may seem like an impossible ask for a business owner, with the right systems in place and a change in mindset, it can happen, and Sheena can help.
Sheena is the founder of Savasana Collective, where she has worked with some of Australia’s top women in business, media, c-suite execs, athletes and health professionals, helping them achieve their business
In addition to helping to reroute mindset, Savasana Collective also helps clients develop systems for their businesses. They specialise in Holistic Psychology, Business Mentorship and Business Support to empower service-based professionals to thrive.
