American Psychological Association spokesperson and developmental psychologist Diana Finley, PhD, recently reported in America Online that adults have different psychological developmental characteristics at different ages, and in the context of modern society, it’s a good idea to think of 10 years as a milestone. It is possible to think of 10 years as a milestone and to write a “psychological prescription” for yourself to plan for the confusion of work and life.
20s-30s: Confusion
The question that people in their 20s, whether single or married, are most interested in figuring out is “Who am I? What can I do?”
Psychological prescriptions:
1. This is the time to develop your career plan and predetermined goals for 10 years from now.
2. Go for it: Your 20s are a prime time to take on new things and gain experience, so be bold.
3. Seek support. If you get married and have kids in your 20s, experts say, it’s best to get emotional and psychological support from your family.
30s-40s: A period of struggle
In your 30s, life is largely oriented, life is more stable, work is busier, and self-confidence is stronger. This is a golden period in your career.
Psychological prescription:
1. Fine-tune your plan. Pay attention to modifying your goals in time to meet the actual situation.
2. Maintain balance. It is important to maintain a balance between work and family.