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Come Out of Your 20s Stronger

Feeling pressured to choose a career, find a home and manage your money (or lack thereof) all at once? Welcome to the quarter-life crisis. But don't sweat it — we have the best tips to help you survive and thrive! 
Come Out of Your 20s Stronger
20s
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Is this you: a twentysomething who feels she should be well on her path to marriage and career and financial security, but instead you feel anxious, disappointed and helpless?

Welcome to your quarter-life crisis. Everyone who has ever amounted to anything has been there. Just breathe. You will be fine, even if doesn’t feel like it today (or tomorrow).

Here’s some advice from fly women who faltered before they flew to get you through the rough patches with grace.