Each day we are gifted 86,400 seconds. Each time the sun rises we are given a fresh 1,440 minutes. 24 hours of opportunities to learn, to grow, to appreciate, to better ourselves, to better others.
Like most people I have a little too much on my plate. Between taking seven classes, working two jobs, and wanting to spend time with my family and friends I feel like I'm always doing something. Being busy is a good thing. I enjoy all the opportunities that I have. I know that in the long run going to work is going to be better for me and my future career than staying in bed and watching Netflix all day.
With so much on our plates sometimes we forget to take time for a very important person- ourselves. We become so consumed by clubs, coursework, internships, sports, extracurricular, work, and friends that we loose ourselves in the mix. Society has started to demand a fast paced, never quit mentalitiy that isn't healthy. I will be the first one to admit that it is difficult to put yourself first when you have far more "important" things to be doing.
There is this story my mom told me not too long ago about a cheetah. This cheetah runs so fast and does so much that every so often the cheetah will stop, sit on a rock, and recharge. They take a moment to look around and relax. As humans we also need our rock time. For some it could be going to the gym, taking a yoga class, drawing, writing, coloring, or just sitting outside enjoying nature. Everyone has a unique way to recharge even though we often over look it.
So next time you're stressing out about the three papers, two exams, and lab report you have due take a moment and spend some time on you. Read a book, call your mom, or get lunch with a friend. Taking a break will give you that new outlook and make you that much more productive.
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