by Rebecca McDaniel | Mar 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’ve recently found yourself wondering, “Should I quit my job?” you’re certainly not alone. Many people in their late 20s and early 30s begin to question the career path they chose earlier in adulthood. What once felt exciting or fresh can suddenly feel draining,...
by Rebecca McDaniel | Sep 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
The twenties are a time of enormous shift, and oftentimes we feel the shift the most in our friendships. Here are a few questions that are commonly asked and ways to address them. 1. Is it normal to outgrow friendships in my twenties and thirties? Absolutely. Your...
by Rebecca McDaniel | Aug 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Grand Rapids has so many great places to eat, but if you’re in your 20s, you also probably want good vibes and ambiance. Whether you’re sticking to downtown or heading into the neighborhoods, here are my top 10 picks that are sure to be worth the trip. Downtown...
by Rebecca McDaniel | May 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
As a therapist who works with overwhelmed millennials and young professionals, I hear it all the time: “I feel like I’m failing at adulting.””Why am I so tired all the time?””I must just be lazy.” But here’s the truth: You’re not...
by Rebecca McDaniel | May 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Take care of your mental health with some fun this summer. When I lived in Chicago, there was always a sentiment, “We get through the winters so we can have summertime in Chicago.” Grand Rapids is no different. As the weather warms up and leaves spring to...
by Rebecca McDaniel | May 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
#1 Myth “I should have everything figured out by 30.” REALITY: Clarity often comes after experimentation. Life paths are rarely linear, especially in your 20s and 30s. #2 MYTH “If I’m anxious or lost, I must be doing something wrong.” REALITY:...
by Rebecca McDaniel | May 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Adulting is hard. It’s so hard, in fact, it’s become a catchphrase of a generation. Go online and you’ll see plenty of #adulting or #adultingishard posts. And for good reason—being in your 20s can feel like trying to swim without knowing which way the shore is. Erik...
by Rebecca McDaniel | Oct 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
One of life’s massive transitions, especially for an adult in their 20’s or 30’s, is getting married. I frequently find people in my office anxious about weddings. A wedding is supposed to be exciting but can equally be nerve-wracking and fraught with emotion. One...
by Rebecca McDaniel | Mar 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Find out if you’re experiencing a quarter-life crisis here. Take the quiz now! Most of us have heard of the mid-life crisis or watched it play out in the movies. Whenever I hear the word mid-life crisis, I always think of Steve Martin in Father of The...
by Rebecca McDaniel | Mar 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Like 17 million other Americans last week, I found myself glued to the TV viewing the long-awaited Oprah interview of Prince Harry and Megan Markle. The interview undoubtedly had more than one shocker. The one I found the rawest was Megan expressing she had suicidal...
