Person in Progress

A roadmap to navigating the personal and professional transitions of your twenties, with practical insights and reassurance that you're not alone, from the host of the top podcast The Psychology of Your 20s.Jemma Sbeghen created her podcast The Psychology of Your 20s in the back of her car, driven by the simple desire to understand the universal experiences of her twenties through psychological research. Since then, the podcast's popularity has exploded, with millions of listeners eager for more of Jemma's advice, personal anecdotes from her early twenties, and research-based insights on popular topics like imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the anxious mind, and the stigma of being single.Person in Progress is an expansion of her podcast work and a powerful, deep psychological dive into the messy transitions, life experiences, and major events of your twenties. With research and science from Jemma's background in psychology and neuroscience intertwined with her real-life stories, Person in Progress is a roadmap to navigating this time of your life, with reassurance that you're not alone in this chaotic transition period.Jemma shares advice on important topics that impact many twenty-somethings, including- Overcoming the paradox of choice by reframing how you think about your future- Investing in your most authentic self through internal validation- Navigating situationships and learning what you're looking for in a relationship- Building an intentional life outside of work and careerTo enhance your own self-growth journey, the book includes questions and self-guided moments for your own reflection in each chapter. An invaluable guidebook to your twenties that will help you make the most of this formative decade, Person in Progress reminds us that it's okay to embrace uncertainty and transitions.