Life transitions—like graduating high school or college, moving out, starting a new job, or entering adulthood—can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Teens and young adults often face pressure to make big decisions about school, careers, relationships, and their future, while also learning to navigate the everyday responsibilities of “adulting,” such as managing finances, living independently, or balancing work and personal life. These periods of change can bring stress, uncertainty, and self-doubt, and often raise questions about identity, values, and what truly matters to you. Common ways these challenges might show up include:

• Feeling anxious or uncertain about the “right” path to take

• Struggling to make decisions about school, work, or major life choices

• Experiencing stress or pressure from expectations—your own or others’

• Feeling unprepared or overwhelmed by new responsibilities

• Difficulty managing practical aspects of adult life, like finances, schedules, or self-care

• Questioning your identity, values, or priorities during transitions

• Difficulty adjusting to change or letting go of old routines

• Feeling torn between independence and connection with family or friends

• Experiencing fear of failure, making the wrong choice, or disappointing others

• Feeling emotionally drained or unsure of how to move forward