There are things the world wants to tell is is "wrong" or "irresponsible." But in reality, some of these things really are completely innocent and shouldn't be frowned upon (if done in moderation). Sometimes, we all just need to let loose and not do what we're supposed to.
1. Taking a day off from class
We could all use a break from our 8 a.m. Use your absences wisely, and have no shame when you take "a personal day" and give yourself a break.
2. Go on an unplanned vacation
Better yet, skip the whole week! Even though you probably feel like you don't have the time, money or set travel plans in line, sometimes a little getaway can be good for the soul. Being spontaneous is always a good idea.
3. Binge eat junk food
The happiest times are those that are spent eating the food you love best. The guilty pleasures of pizza, ice cream, and potato chips are just too irresistible to pass up sometimes. It's a shame we're "supposed" to feel guilty after we partake in deliciousness. Every once in awhile, eating your heart out over all the things you know you shouldn't is definitely okay in my book.
4. Do nothing but Netflix
Every time I go on an all-day Netflix marathon I always feel a little bad, or like I've wasted the whole day. But who can blame me for just HAVING to know the next crazy thing Michael Scott is going to do? Whenever you tell yourself, "Okay, just ONE episode," you might as well just go ahead and accept your fate that that's just not happening. Don't feel bad when you glance at the clock and somehow eight hours has passed, and you realize the only time you have moved is to get more popcorn. Time flies when you're having fun right?
5. Treat yourself with the money you don't have
They say retail therapy is a real thing. But so is buyer's remorse. I have a major shopping problem, I just can't say no. (The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem, right?) When you start to feel a little guilty spending the week's paycheck that's supposed to go towards groceries and gas on those to die for shoes you "stumbled upon," just remember you probably deserved it.
6. Turning your phone off
Sometimes, you just have to shut out the outside world. It's okay to put the phone on "Do Not Disturb" and throw it in a drawer for the day.
7. Procrastinate
Putting off something I know I need to get done is actually not common for me. So, the rare times I choose to procrastinate, I always end up mad at myself and feeling guilty. But sometimes, it just happens. Besides, procrastinate just means you wait until the last minute to do something, it's not bailing on your responsibilities and just not doing it at all. (At least that's what I tell myself to make me feel better).
The point is, we're all human and need to do what we want for ourselves every once in awhile. Even if society tells you that you shouldn't do these things, remember that all rules we're made to broken sometimes. :)
