The Psychology of People Who Feel “Behind” in Life

The Psychology of People Who Feel “Behind” in Life

The Psychology of People Who Feel “Behind” in Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feeling behind in life is a surprisingly common experience—especially during adolescence and early adulthood, when comparison and expectations are everywhere. Psychologically, this feeling isn’t about being objectively late; it’s about how people interpret their progress relative to others and to internalized timelines.