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The Midlife Crisis Quiz
Who Is This Quiz For?
What Are the Signs of a Midlife Crisis?
The Importance of a Positive Mindset
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Ah, themidlife crisis. That weird time in our lives when we question everything from our hairstyle to our job, and every life choice in between. That time when we have to battle the urge to run away and escape our lives several times a day.
But hey, before you quit your job, hack off your hair, blow your life savings on a convertible, and commit to a life on the road, take this short, free quiz to check whether it’s actually a midlife crisis, or you know, just another Monday:
This quiz is not meant to be a diagnostic tool or replace the support of a credentialed mental health professional, such as a therapist. If you need help or just don’t know where to start, please reach out to a mental healthcare professional for support.
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This quiz is for anyone who’s experiencing midlife and wondering if they’re having a full-blown midlife crisis. Midlife is generally considered to be the period between the ages of 40 and 60, plus or minus 10 years.Situated between youth and old age, this period can feel a little vague and undefined.
This quiz can help you put a finger on any feelings of discontent, uncertainty, or anxiety you’re experiencing about your middle years.
Moreover, it can help you determine whether it might be time to make some changes to your life or routine. It can also help you identify whether you might needsupportfrom friends, family, or a mental healthcare professional.
These are some of the signs of a midlife crisis:
How to Be More Mature
Maintaining a positive mindset is key to navigating the feelings of insecurity and uncertainty that can accompany a midlife crisis.
While a midlife crisis can be a challenging and tumultuous time, it can also serve as a catalyst for personal growth, transformation, and a renewed purpose in life.—SERGIO MURIEL, LMHC, CAP
While a midlife crisis can be a challenging and tumultuous time, it can also serve as a catalyst for personal growth, transformation, and a renewed purpose in life.
—SERGIO MURIEL, LMHC, CAP
A positive mindset can help you:
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2 SourcesVerywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.Infurna FJ, Gerstorf D, Lachman ME. Midlife in the 2020s:Opportunities and challenges.Am Psychol. 2020 May-Jun;75(4):470-485. doi: 10.1037/amp0000591Lachman ME, Teshale S, Agrigoroaei S.Midlife as a pivotal period in the life course: balancing growth and decline at the crossroads of youth and old age.Int J Behav Dev. 2015 Jan 1;39(1):20-31. doi: 10.1177/0165025414533223
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Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.Infurna FJ, Gerstorf D, Lachman ME. Midlife in the 2020s:Opportunities and challenges.Am Psychol. 2020 May-Jun;75(4):470-485. doi: 10.1037/amp0000591Lachman ME, Teshale S, Agrigoroaei S.Midlife as a pivotal period in the life course: balancing growth and decline at the crossroads of youth and old age.Int J Behav Dev. 2015 Jan 1;39(1):20-31. doi: 10.1177/0165025414533223
Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
Infurna FJ, Gerstorf D, Lachman ME. Midlife in the 2020s:Opportunities and challenges.Am Psychol. 2020 May-Jun;75(4):470-485. doi: 10.1037/amp0000591Lachman ME, Teshale S, Agrigoroaei S.Midlife as a pivotal period in the life course: balancing growth and decline at the crossroads of youth and old age.Int J Behav Dev. 2015 Jan 1;39(1):20-31. doi: 10.1177/0165025414533223
Infurna FJ, Gerstorf D, Lachman ME. Midlife in the 2020s:Opportunities and challenges.Am Psychol. 2020 May-Jun;75(4):470-485. doi: 10.1037/amp0000591
Lachman ME, Teshale S, Agrigoroaei S.Midlife as a pivotal period in the life course: balancing growth and decline at the crossroads of youth and old age.Int J Behav Dev. 2015 Jan 1;39(1):20-31. doi: 10.1177/0165025414533223
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