"Relationships are so important for us to succeed in all capacities of life, from personal to academic to work. Schwartz et al. (2018) found that college students who were more socially engaged had an easier transition to college life and higher GPAs. Workplace friendships strengthen knowledge-sharing behavior (Wang et al., 2024). Meaningful engagement with others leads to more opportunities for success for us, and this is why we should be seeking multiple mentors to guide and support us in all of our goals."
"Midlife is a turning point. It is both exciting and overwhelming. Just when we finally have the chance to put aside the obligations to others to fulfill goals (get a job, climb the career ladder, start a family, raise children) that are put in front of us from childhood, we are left without many obligatory boxes to check. Sure, there is the goal to prepare for retirement and financial stability, but we finally have an opportunity to create new boxes for ourselves."
Relationships underpin success in personal, academic, and workplace domains, enhancing transitions, GPAs, and knowledge-sharing. Social engagement eases college adjustment and workplace friendships strengthen knowledge exchange, creating opportunities for advancement. Multiple mentors amplify guidance, support, and impact throughout life, and relational needs persist regardless of age or achievements. Midlife acts as a turning point that enables reevaluation of priorities and the creation of new personal goals beyond earlier obligations. The abundance of possible pursuits can produce overwhelm, prompting questions about identity, legacy, and unmet aspirations. Intentional reflection and curated mentorship can help clarify purpose and initiate personal development, passion projects, or deferred goals.
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