About
The 7 Year Itch
The 7 Year Itch
FOUNDATIONAL
FOUNDATIONAL
"The years where basic skills and personality traits begin to emerge."
"The years where basic skills and personality traits begin to emerge."
FORMATIVE
FORMATIVE
"A period of rapid growth and learning, shaping the individual's understanding of the world."
"A period of rapid growth and learning, shaping the individual's understanding of the world."
TRANSITIONAL
TRANSITIONAL
"The teenage years into young adulthood, where one seeks independence and self-identity."
"The teenage years into young adulthood, where one seeks independence and self-identity."
ESTABLISHMENT
ESTABLISHMENT
"Early adulthood, where one starts to build their own life, career, and possibly family."
"Early adulthood, where one starts to build their own life, career, and possibly family."
EXPANSION
EXPANSION
"A time for further growth in personal and professional life, and expanding one's horizons."
"A time for further growth in personal and professional life, and expanding one's horizons."
REFLECTION
REFLECTION
"Midlife period where one reflects on past achievements and future goals."
"Midlife period where one reflects on past achievements and future goals."
SAGEHOOD
SAGEHOOD
"With the wisdom of experience, one becomes a seasoned adult, offering guidance to others."
"With the wisdom of experience, one becomes a seasoned adult, offering guidance to others."
REINVENTION
REINVENTION
"A time when individuals often reassess their life's direction and may make significant changes, such as career shifts or new hobbies."
"A time when individuals often reassess their life's direction and may make significant changes, such as career shifts or new hobbies."
THE NEXT STAGES
THE NEXT STAGES
Enlightenment (49-56)
Enlightenment (49-56)
This stage is marked by a deeper understanding of oneself and the world, often leading to a more philosophical and contemplative approach to life.
Legacy-Building (56-63)
Legacy-Building (56-63)
individuals focus on what they will leave behind, such as contributions to their field, community, or family values.
Reflection (63-70)
Reflection (63-70)
A period for looking back on life's journey, appreciating the experiences, and sharing wisdom with younger generations.
Sagehood (70+)
Sagehood (70+)
Continuing from the earlier stage of sagehood, this is a time of being a revered source of knowledge and guidance, embodying the life lessons learned.