Children born between 1980 and 1999: Understanding them better through Carl Jung’s psychology

Some also report vivid dreams, emotional intensity, or unexplained anxiety. Jung believed these were ways the mind communicates when deeper issues aren’t addressed.

Rather than suppressing these feelings, this generation is more likely to confront them. Jung described this as integrating the “shadow,” or the hidden parts of oneself.

They’re often labeled as “lost,” but a more accurate view is that they are still evolving—seeking balance between stability and purpose, and redefining what a meaningful life looks like.