Summer, the three months out of the year that should not involve school, waking up early, and responsibility. But the ugly truth is, as we all get older that is all summers being to consist of. Before we know it, the whole summer vacation concept is something that beings to live in our past, and any concept of 'relaxation' goes with it. Lately this has been a huge part of my life. I have forgotten what is feels like to be able to sleep until 10:30 am and lay around and catch up on Grey's Anatomy. And then when I do have the chance to sleep late and watch TV, I feel like there is something else I could be doing to be more productive. In short, when I am at work I feel like I should be home, and when I am home I feel like I should be at work. I, just like many other people, have forgotten that taking a day to yourself is sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself.
Some people would say, "You're only 20, you don't have very many responsibilities" and in many ways that is very true. But in many ways that is also very false. Many people I know, and graduated high school with are already living the lives of 30-year-old's. Paying bills, working full-time, raising families, etc. I, on the other hand, while I have no family to raise, am working full-time and saving every bit for my future. So, in many ways, my generation has forgotten that taking a day to ourselves is something that needs to be done every once in a while.
Point blank, as we all begin to enter the early stages of adulthood there is one thing we all need to remember. Taking an hour, two, or even a whole day to sit back and catch up on your favorite Netflix show, or go buy the Michael Kors bag you have had your eye on is not something to be ashamed of. In fact, it is something to be proud of. Why? Because being able to recognize you need time to yourself is a sign of maturity. Being able to step back before you completely lose it.
I, myself, may be preaching to the choir here. So many times I've been told by my mother go take a nap or go get a coffee. It's just one simple way of taking that hour or two, and let me tell you it feels so good. It feels so good to forget everything at work or with summer school classes, or anything else that may constitute as an 'adult responsibilities'. My challenge to you, go ahead and take that hour. Go buy that purse, watch that show. Do what ever will allow you to forget about every responsibility even if it is only for one 45-minute Netflix episode. Because you deserve it.
