Our Story
What Is A Quarterlife Crisis?
Your twenties and thirties are an exciting time of life with new opportunities in relationships and careers. However, they can also feel really overwhelming. This is a time when you are experiencing many changes, like transitioning from school to a full-time career, deciding whether to go to graduate school, moving to a new city, ending a relationship, getting engaged, and increasing your financial independence.
“Who Am I?”
A quarterlife crisis can feel like an identity crisis or an existential crisis. A period full of questions like, “ Who am I? What is life all about? Why do things feel so hard?” You may also have the added pressure of feeling like you should have it all figured out already.
Sometimes quarterlife issues present themselves as fundamental choices—familiarity versus taking a risk; adventure versus settling down; financial support versus independence. No matter the issues, a quarterlife crisis is a difficult thing to successfully navigate.
You Are Not Alone.
It often seems like friends are moving forward and you’re being left behind. But you are NOT alone. In fact, 70% of young adults report having had a quarterlife crisis. However, at QLC, we believe that immense positive growth can come from navigating a quarterlife crisis, and we are committed to guiding you through your own unique journey.
About the Founder
The Quarterlife Center was founded by Dr. Christine Greer O’Connor in 2015 with headquarters in Washington, D.C.
In Christine’s words, “In my twenties, after the heartbreak of ending a serious relationship and the choice to move from South Carolina to New York City, I worked hard to figure out who I was and what I wanted my life to look like. It wasn’t easy. During that time, I struggled with the fear of disappointing my loved ones as I developed more autonomy and pursued my dreams.
Could I find a way to make my own choices without seeking approval from others, and still be a ‘good’ daughter, sister, friend..? There were lonely times for sure, but thanks to a lot of soul-searching, support from friends and family, and my therapist, I developed more confidence and clarity. From my own quarterlife crisis, I was inspired to create the Quarterlife Center, to help empower young adults in their own journeys towards building the lives they want.”
