Holiday Gifts To Support Quarterlifers' Mental Health

Looking for gift ideas for that young adult in your life? Here are some books and apps to help them feel supported.

BOOKS

Quarterlife Crisis by A. Robbins & A. Wilner - This book explores the quarterlife crisis, which is a landmine period in adult development. It can be overwhelming to emerge from college graduation after almost two decades of schooling and need to make several choices regarding their careers, finances, home, and social networks. Quarterlife Crisis not only documents the phenomenon but offers insightful advice about the challenging transition.

Conquering Your Quarterlife Crisis by A. Robbins - This book is a follow-up to Quarterlife Crisis, which addressed the difficult and confusing time during the transition from childhood to adulthood. Conquering Your Quarterlife Crisis delivers a roadmap and puts readers on the path to answer their soul-searching questions.

The Defining Decade by Meg Jay, PhD - This read aims to give twentysomethings the tools to make the most of their twenties. What do you do with your relationships? How do you make your career work? How does your brain change during this time? If you love The Defining Decade, it’s worth checking out the related TED talk, “Why 30 Is Not the New 20” as well.

20 Something, 20 Everything by Christine Hassler - Christine Hassler has found that there is an entire generation of young women that are questioning their choices. Have they been striving for something they really want? This book is a valuable resource for women looking to discover who they are and using that information to realize their life dreams.

Quarterlife Poetry by Samantha Jayne - This is a project created by Samantha Jayna about the quarterlife crisis. What started on Instagram turned into a book and then a short-form series on FX Networks and FX on Hulu. Jayne’s poems offer a humorous (but real) take on the quarterlife crisis.

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW - Brené Brown provides a motivational and inspiring guide to wholehearted living. This isn’t just a self-help book; it focuses on why we are worthy of self-discovery, personal growth, and boundless love. And yes, that really can change the paralyzing fear and self-consciousness that afflicts you every day.

Daring Greatly by Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW - Brown is back, and this time she’s daring us to embrace vulnerability and perfection. When was the last time you lived courageously and wholeheartedly? Now is the time to start!

Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans - Design thinking can help you create a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling. Use Bill Burnett and Dave Evans’ thinking to build up your career and fill your life with joy, creativity, and productivity.

The Artist’s Way by J. Cameron Julia - Cameron guides readers in uncovering problems and pressure points in their lives that may be restricting their creative flow. This book will teach you the techniques you need to open up growth and discovery opportunities.

What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers by R.N. Bolles - This book is the world’s most popular job-search book. It helps you explore who you are as a person and how it relates to what you can do in your career. If you love it, there’s an updated copy for 2021. Never be behind the 8-ball again!

APPS

Another great gift idea for the quarterlifer in your life is a subscription to an app for their phone. Here are two apps that can help them improve focus and decrease stress in their lives.

Headspace - Meditation has been shown to help people stress less, focus more, and sleep better. Headspace makes mindfulness and guided meditation easy. Start living a healthier life by downloading it today! It’s perfect for everyone – especially beginners.

Calm - An award-winning meditation app, Calm is filled with hundreds of meditation practices and sleep stories that can help you meditate, sleep, and relax whenever and wherever. Download it and try it tonight!

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