All over the world, millennials have been taught by their parents to work hard at everything they do. Whether it be school, work, clubs, or internships, kids these days are busy. It has become frowned upon in this society to stop and do nothing, and, yet, many people yearn for the time when they can do nothing.

1. There is Pressure to Always be Doing Something.

No matter where you go, there is always something going on. If you don’t live alone, chances are someone in the house/apartment is playing music or watching TV. If you live alone in an apartment, someone in a neighboring apartment is doing something really loudly. Even if you live alone in a house, chances are that someone in the neighborhood is throwing a party. When it seems that everyone else is continuously going, you feel pressured to do the same.

2. Our World Never Stops/We Have a Long List of Responsibilities.

Many of us are guilty of trying to do too much. As a college student, I am running into this problem. I need an education to get a good job, yet I need a job to pay for my education. On top of working and doing school, I also need to be involved in things, so that I can build my resume. This means that I am doing work and school and internships and school clubs. The list of responsibilities is ever growing and it is very stressful.

3. Technology Constantly Interrupts Our Attention.

We all have that moment where we go online to look up something for a paper, or to turn something in real quick, and start on that major reading assignment. Our intentions are good, but as soon as we see that Facebook icon or better yet the Netflix or YouTube icons, it’s like a switch in our brain flips and three hours later, nothing has been accomplished.

4. Doing Nothing Gives You a Chance to Relax.

Doing nothing gives your brain a chance to take a break. Human brains are not machines, they can’t continue taking in information without resting. Even machines break down from over use.

5. Doing Nothing Allows You to Recharge.

6. Sometimes You Just Don't Know Where to Start.

Doing nothing is appealing because sometimes it’s hard to decide where to even start on that mile long to-do list.

7. Doing Nothing Boosts Creativity.

Doing nothing is appealing because when you finally take a break from all the craziness, you begin to see things differently and this allows your creative juices to begin flowing again.

8. Laziness.

Doing nothing is appealing because as much as we are involved, some of us are really very lazy. We work because we have to and we go to school because we hope to one day make more money and not have to work as hard as others.

9. Enjoyment.

Finally, doing nothing is appealing because it is simply enjoyable. We don’t often have time to do nothing and this luxury is one that should be prized.