The first Generation Xers are beginning to enter mid-life, but rather than impose the “traditional” self-indulgent mid-life crisis on themselves (and their families), some are opting for a “positive mid-life crisis”, whereby they opt for a lifestyle change but are also being of assistance to others at the same time:
A new age group is entering midlife – and some members are tackling it differently than those in generations past. Historically, the excuse, “I’m having a midlife crisis,” was often used to justify reckless, self-indulgent behavior, from infidelity to splurging on sports cars. But now, some Generation Xers and younger baby boomers are quietly refusing to have their midlife crises the old-fashioned way. More mindful than their parents about the psychological perils of middle age, they are anticipating midlife unrest and trying to turn it to positive ends.
Positive mid-life crisis, the first it/buzzword/phrase for the new year and decade?
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