Holiday Gifts To Support Quarterlifers’ Mental Health

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!