As a college student, I find myself becoming more and more caught up in my education and day-to-day routine. I spend more time planning for my future career than I do talking to peers. Of course, there's nothing wrong with being ambitious and focusing on school, but there is a point when it becomes detrimental.
At the end of their life, a vast majority of people end up regretting the fact that they put work or education over their family and friends.
When so much is riding on your education, it's hard to take a step back and look at your life. How much of it are you wasting? How many chances are you giving up to stay in your room and study? I've caught myself countless times turning down outings with friends to stay home studying, only to regret it and feel lonely afterward.
Every now and then, take time for yourself. You can't keep missing out of life because of stress. Alleviate your burnout with a
If I more time, I would go on that date, have lunch with my friends, stay behind to get to know a professor, learn new skills, travel the world. But I do have time to do all these things, and if I keep taking the time to just think about wanting these things, I'll lose the time I'd have to actually do them.
If I had all the time in the world, I would spend it doing and enjoying the little things, because, in the end, those are things that will bring me joy.
So, if you had all the time in the world, what would you do?
