Adult: Rediscover Yourself

You are called as an adult when you reach the age of 18 and attain certain rights and entitlements based on the rules and regulations of the countries where you live in.  This is one of the important milestones of your life where you are able to make decisions, including education, career, finances and relationships. etc. At this age, you are supposed to take the responsibility of your actions and its aftermaths. This is the stage where an individual is directed to engage in continuous growth as well as to contribute to society  for its development. Hence, this is a complex phase where you encounter with numerous dilemmas, especially in making decisions as you are bombarded with the expectations of family and the society  and this may lead you to have conflicts of interest and outbursts of anger and stress at times. The major concerns of adulthood are;

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Career

Career

Career denotes to an individual’s employment or profession, typically pursued as a enduring commitment to build expertise, knowledge, skills in a specific field. It also related to the educational background of the person and it is associated with different jobs, roles and positions and they have chances to grow in the preferred occupation. Choosing a career is an important decision as it has a long-lasting impact in a person’s personal and professional life. Discomforts and challenges associated with career becomes a daily life challenges and choosing a preferred career would be beneficial in maintaining a well-balanced life.

Salient features of career

  • Occupation- Career is based on a specific occupation or profession like medicine, engineering, teaching, law, computer science, hospitality, marketing, etc.
  • Long-term commitment- Different from job, that can be short term or temporary, a career is characterized with a commitment to improve expertise and advancing within the opted field in a long lasting manner.
  • Personal growth and advancement- Individuals always search for opportunities throughout a career for personal and professional growth as well including professional growth, skill enhancement, promotions and career advancement.
  • Goal oriented-A career often revolves around fixing and working towards over a specific career goals and objectives. For example, acquiring higher qualifications, possessing leadership positions or embarking significant contributions in the chosen field. 
  • Continual Learning- A successful career needs a dedication to lifelong learning along with keeping updated with industry trends and acquiring new knowledge and skills relevant to the chosen sector.
  • Passion and interest- A satisfactory career is often followed by passion and keen interest in the specific field to motivate individuals to escalate and find meaning in their work.

Challenges involved with career

  • Career indecision- A large number of individuals are struggling to choose a career path due to lack of clarity about their interest, skills and passions.
  • Job dissatisfaction- Feeling unsatisfied in the current positions leads to reduced motivation and productivity.
  • Work life balance-Ensuring a healthy balance between professional and personal life can be challenging, particularly in demanding or high stress profession.
  • Lack of growth opportunities- Insufficient opportunities to excel in career may lead to frustration and monotony and this can make a person to feel that he/she is stuck.
  • Skill gaps- Lacking essential skills to cope with the updation of job roles due to changes in job requirements.
  • Workplace conflicts- Conflicts with colleagues, managers or organizational culture can have negative effects on job satisfaction and cause for hindering career development.
  • Burnout-  Long term stress and overload in workplace can lead to burnout that leads to low productivity and eagerness for the job.
  • Layoffs and job insecurity- In some cases institutional restructuring or economic depression may lead to job loss that results in stress and uncertainty about future.
  • Gender and diversity related challenges- Some individuals may have certain issue in their career due to gender, race, ethnicity or other factors associated to diversity and inclusion.
  • Career transitions- Transferring careers or work nature can be daunting because the individuals are forced to start all over again and meet challenges to get adapted to a new environment.
  • Professional development and education- Limited accessibility to undergo quality trainings, certifications or educational opportunities can get limited that affects career growth.
  • Salary and compensation- Unfair distribution of pay and compensation can be a serious concern for many employees affecting their overall job satisfaction.
  • Workload and time management- Embarrassing workloads, deadlines and expectations may direct to stress ad burnout.
  • Networking and social skills- Establishing professional relationships and networking is very crucial for advancing career but some individuals may struggle with social interaction.
  • Age discrimination– Aged employees may find it difficult to face the emerging challenges in the job market due to age related biases and stereotyping.
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Relationship

One of the most complex and vital aspects of life that blooms and nurture, especially during this period, and this have a prominent impact on a personal’s emotional well-being, personal growth and overall well-being. Following are the different types f relationships that an individual can possess in his/her adulthood

  • Romantic relationship– Romantic relationships are tied with emotional and physical intimacy between two individuals where they enter into casual dating to long term committed partnerships.
  • Family relationships– It represents the bond between relatives, including parents, children, siblings and extended family members. These connections serve love, support and sometimes can cause for conflicts.
  • Friendships- This is one of the meaningful and trusted connections with individuals who share common interests, ideas, values and experiences. Friendship provide emotional support, companionship and chances for socialization.
  • Professional relationships– This is the kind of relationship that are exclusively formed at workplace with colleagues, supervisors and mentors. Establishing positive professional relationships can result in career advancement and job satisfaction. 
  • Social relationships-  Social relationships are occupied with acquaintances, neighbours and members of the community and this bonding ensures a sense of togetherness and belonging. 
  • Parent – Child relationship- Parenthood is one of the contributions of adulthood , where a unique relationship is built with their children, marked by love, guidance and responsibility. 
  • Mentorship– It is meant for the connection in which an experienced individual guiding and supporting someone who is less experience in personal o r professional development. 
  • Financial concerns- Managing income and expenditure, dealing with indebtedness, occurrence of unexpected expenses may result in significant stress for individuals.
  • Parenting challenges-  Nurturing  children is always demanding and challenging at times and parents face issues related to discipline, education, career and matching the needs of children with their own. 
  • Health and wellness- Adulthood is an occasion where many individuals are face health challenges, including physical and psychological, and there needs to be special care to deal with such kinds of issues.
  • Aging and mortality– As adults get aged, they may be surrounded by the reality of mortality and  face challenges associated with aging , declining health and life style changes.
  • Empty nest syndrome– When children leave the home due to education or career, some parents may undergo the feeling of sadness, loss and uncertainty on their future that cause for stress. 
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Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction refers to a group of disorders that affects people’s ability to experience sexual satisfaction or function appropriately during sexual activity. These disorders can affect both men and women and the reasons can be physical, psychological or a combination of both. Sexual dysfunction can have a wider impact in the individual’s quality of life, self-esteem and intimacy in relationships. There are a list of sexual dysfunctions as follows;

1.Erectile dysfunction (ED)– ED is a man’s inability to achieve a stage of sufficient erection during sexual intercourse.

2.Premature Ejaculation– This happens when a man ejaculates before or shortly after sexual penetration and this leads to frustrations and dissatisfaction. 

3.Delayed ejaculation– It is also known as male orgasmic disorder which is portrayed by the difficulty or inability to reach orgasm even after sufficient sexual stimulation.

4.Female sexual disorder– This indicates the inability of women to become sexually aroused, which can lead to discomfort or pain during intercourse.

5.Female orgasmic disorder– It is related to the difficulty or inability of women to reach orgasm even with adequate sexual stimulation.

6.Low Libido (hypo-active sexual desire disorder)- This is a state when an individual have decreased interest or desire for sexual activity.

7.Sexual aversion disorder– This is a strong aversion or fear of sexual relationship and as result sexual situations are avoided altogether.

Factors causing for sexual dysfunction

  • Physical Factors- medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease, hormonal imbalances, neurological disorders and side effects of medications. 
  • Psychological factors- Stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, past traumatic experiences, and body image concerns
  • Lifestyle factors-  Poor diet, lack of exercise, substance abuse, excessive is of alcohol and drug.
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