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Welcome to "Toolkit for Quarterlife" - your go-to podcast channel dedicated to provide all the tools you need to navigate the exhilarating and often confusing journey of your twenties .
I'm Kitty Shen and I'm in my 20s. I've learned a lot and am still learning about how to survive in the quarter-life crisis, and I want to share my learnings with you. I hope this channel will make you feel a little less alone during this transformative decade of your life and we can be a community where we support each other to battle the quarter-life crisis.
Every week, we delve into the issues you care about most: personal growth, career, relationship, mindfulness, life hacks, mental health and so on.
Tune in and let's navigate this exciting chapter together!
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Why couple are more prone to arguments after the honeymoon period? Why you partner will sometimes become like a child?What makes or breaks a relationship in intimate connection phase? In this episode of Toolkit for Quarterlife, we delve deep into the pivotal phase of intimate relationships that can either strengthen bonds or lead to their demise. We explore how understanding and effectively navigating the roles of the child, adult, and parent ego states can make all the difference i...
Feeling left behind in your 20s? Getting frustrated when you learn a new skill, make mistakes a new job, have fights in a new relationship?You’re not a sucker, you’re just a beginner.You will arrive where you want to go, you’re just not there yet.We live in a society that loves to celebrate early accomplishments. What might happen if we shifted and started to celebrate the late bloomers, or as i once read, the “right-on-time” bloomers?The best is yet to come.You don’t want success; you only w...
All the new year resolutions are set, why do we still struggle?Last year, I got a new job, got accepted in a master’s by Ivy League, watched 70 movies, published 34 videos and launched this podcast.In this episode, I’ll share all my learning from working towards my goals in the past 3 years, wins and losses.What is the one thing to know before having any goals?Why can we achieve some but not others?Apart from everything you’ve learned about setting and achieving goals,This episode will still ...
The opposite of success is not failure, is that you not do your best. It is about putting all your energy into whatever life situation you are currently experiencing.Regardless of the quality, keep doing your best — no more and no less than your best.When you do your best you learn to accept yourself.ResourcesThe four agreementsAlways Do Your Best & Watch Your Best Get BetterGet in touchEmail: sijiashen1998@gmail.comInstagram: Toolkitforour20sEmail or DM me if you have any questions about...
Have you ever hesitated to start a creative project for fear of not being original or good enough?Do you find yourself stifling your creative impulses because you worry about what others will think?Are you waiting for the perfect moment to unleash your creative side?Lesson 1: Start before you're readyLesson 2: Your fear is so boring Lesson 3: Nothing is original Lesson 4: Frustration is the work Lesson 5: You have no time and it’s brilliant Lesson 6: No one’s thinking abou...
What’s the difference between interdependence and codependence?How do door sliding moments make love last?How to speak the love language of your significant other?After spending 13 years embracing my singlehood, entering a committed relationship has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. There's a whirlwind of emotions, challenges, and discoveries as I try to balance my fierce independence with the warm embrace of partnership. In today's episode, I'm diving deep into the lessons I've learned ...
At what point did you feel like you truly became an adult? Was it an age, an experience, or a mindset shift?In this episode, we dive deep into the world of "adulting." From mastering the intricacies of communication to ensuring our financial stability, we'll touch on seven pivotal areas that can shape our journey into adulthood. Along the way, we'll share personal anecdotes, lessons learned, and actionable tips to help you navigate this challenging yet rewarding phase of life.ResourcesThe lit...
What was the last time you feel lonely?Why do we develop social pain?How harmful is loneliness?How can we forge meaningful connections in a world that is both unprecedentedly connected and isolating?In today's episode, we dive deep into the science, psychology, and practical ways to address one of humanity's most silent struggles—loneliness. Loneliness is not merely a status of being alone; it's a state of mind that has evolved with us for millions of years. It is deeply embedded in our biolo...
Do you have to be an early riser to have a successful morning routine?Is there a one-size-fits-all formula for the perfect morning?How can you craft a routine that feels genuinely right for you?Timestamp[03:10] It’s not about when you get up[06:30] How your morning routine distract you from the most important things[12:52] It’s okay to break your routine[16:50] How to craft a routine that works for youResourcesthe 5am club (book)why we sleep (book)the miracle morning (book)the lazy jenius (po...
Have you ever felt the pressure to be in a relationship but wondered if being single might actually be a good thing?Can being single actually help you discover yourself and make self-care a priority?What does it mean to be "complete" by yourself, and how can it affect your approach to relationships in the future?In "The Art of Being Single: Alone but Not Lonely," we dive deep into the liberating and self-discovering world of being single. With insights from experts like Dr. Dardashti and Dr. ...
Have you ever been jealous?Do you know how to use jealousy to help you grow?Have you ever felt it when a friend achieves something?I'm Kitty, your host for "Toolkit for our 20s," and in this episode, we'll dive into the concept of jealousy.Timestamp[01:59] Life is not a pie[04:35] You haven’t seen it all[08:45] Learn how to say you’re jealous: Joyful jealousy vs. evil envy[12:30] Control what you can controlGet in touchEmail: sijiashen1998@gmail.comInstagram: toolkitforour20s
Welcome back to another episode of the Toolkit for our 20s podcast. In this episode, we delve into the concept of a mid-year reset. It's the perfect time to reflect on what we've accomplished so far, set new goals, and kickstart the next six months in a fresh way.Get ready to say goodbye to the old and hello to the new as we embark on the second half of 2023 together. Join us on this journey of self-improvement and discovery!Timestamp[02:40] Brain dump[05:42] Take a look at where you’re now[1...
On dating apps, we may become easier to meet, but we are not any easier to love.What determines which profiles we see?What type of profiles get more likes?How to do you decide who to match and who to date?How we can stay safe in dating?And do people find true love there and how?The perfect person does not exist. It is the relationship you create that makes them perfect.Timestamps:[02:30] Story of a fake popular girl[03:20] You are actually scored on dating apps[05:44] Give people a chance and...
What’s your screen time today?Do you feel happier after checking your phone?What else can you do with that time? What do you want to pay attention to in your life?In this episode, you’ll discover how phones and apps are designed to be addictive, and learn how the time we spend on them damages our abilities to focus, think deeply, and form new memories. You’ll then make customised changes to your settings, apps, environment, and mindset that will ultimately enable you to take back control of y...
Tranquility is the new luxury, and living alone is one of the most worthwhile experience.Yet, how to be comfortable living alone?If you’re living alone for the first time or seasoned in living solo and in need of a confidence boost; or even if you’re living alone, loving it and like to be reminded, you’ve come to the right episode.Timestamps[02:18] Personal living alone experience[04:30] Create your dream space: a manifestation of your inner world[07:09] Know yourself: the most important rela...
Do you keep putting things off although you have to do it some time anyway?Do you keep avoiding work with a ton of fancy reasons (excuses)?Do you behave like a normal human being and procrastinate?I know I do, and that’s why I did all these research to try to understand how to cope with procrastination, both the short-term ones and long-term ones.Drawing on the TED Talk "Inside the mind of a master procrastinator" by Tim Urban, we discuss two main types of procrastination:Timestamps[05:13] Sh...
Do you feel anxious today? Good, it means you’re alive and you’re not a psycopath.Today's questions areWhy we feel anxious and how to befriend anxiety?[02:18] 5 types of anxiety[05:59] We need anxiety, just as we need laughter and tears and friends and family.[06:25] How to befriend anxiety[09:31] Biased mental patterns that cause anxiety[12:18 ] The world is bigger than our worryThanks for joining me this week on the "Questions in 20s" podcast. Make sure to catch the next episode where ...
Why is it so hard to make decisions in our 20s?Do you feel like you need to weigh every side of the option before choosing one?Do you feel anxious of making the wrong decision?Do you procrastinate making a decision at all?What if i say, there is no right decisions in your 20s?Here’s why[03:06]Things Change, So Do You[06:10] Decisions are Colorful[08:41 ] Making A Decision is Already A Good Decision[12:42 ] You Can Always Choose AgainReferencesThe Defining Decade by Meg JayQuarterlife Crisis b...
Is there always a voice in your head?Is the voice inside your head creating confusion, doubt, or fear?Welcome to today’s episode and explore overthinking, its causes, and shares practical steps to dial down the volume of the nagging voice in your mind.A quieter mind, a happier life.[01:23] Overthinking is when what you think gets in the way of what you want.[02:23] Step 1: how to identify the sound? ask these 3 questions[08:35]Step 2: how to turn down the sound? 3 little things to do[12:51]St...
Feeling down in your 20s?Feeling like everyone else is having the best time in their 20s and you’re left behind?You’re not alone; you’re experiencing what is called “quarter-life crisis”.And this episode will help you take the first step to battle this crisis.[00:28] questions in 20’s[02:22] what is quarter-life crisis?[03:57] Adults don’t merge. They’re made: PAUSE technique[07:06] Sometimes being an adult means taking a day off from being an adult[09:06] The choice won’t be gone, it will be...
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