I have to say, for a generation who coined the term 'fleek' and uses the term 'bae' as an endearing word to use towards a loved one - millennials are honestly some of the hardest working people I've ever met. Our generation bust their a** working 2-3 jobs to pay for school and stay out of debt. Our generation is living on their own at the early ages of 20 and beginning to try and further their careers. We juggle full time jobs while taking 15-21 credits every semester in order to succeed. Regardless of what the older generation thinks, millennials are some of the most motivated people you could ever come across.
Now, if you're anything like me, you probably take on too much at once because you don't like to pass up a good opportunity. Aside from taking 6 class this Spring semester to make sure I can graduate on time (I was a semester behind,) I'm working a full time overnight job, I'm about to begin training to be a crisis counselor and I have the honor of being able to be a part of Odyssey. Needless to say, I have a lot do at all times.
Usually, after a long shift or a long school day, I go straight home and go to bed. It's either that, or I go home and cry (sadly, this is too true of a story.) I don't go out much mostly because I'm either too tired or I just don't feel like making the drive - but mostly I'm just scared it's gonna be a waste of my time and no one will want to go out with me.
Okay people, listen to me. Go the f**k out when you can.
I have learned that it is so important to give yourself a day to just let loose and enjoy yourself. It's important to put all of your work and school related issues on the back burner and get out that stress. It's important to remind yourself that it's okay to have fun and you earned a night off.
Sitting inside my apartment night after night staring at a computer screen isn't just sad, but it's also not good for my mental health. It's not healthy for me to do so much work, and not allow myself to play. It's not healthy for me to sit by myself night after night. It's important for me to take a break and have fun with my friends. It's important for me to have a Malibu Bay Breeze and dance the night away.
And it's important for you to enjoy yourself too. I'm not saying go wild every weekend. I'm not saying blow off your work. I'm not saying lose that strong work ethic you have - because that ethic is going to take you a long way. I'm saying it's okay to take a step back one day a week to breathe. It's okay to procrastinate a little, and it's okay to have a good time.
After all, the work will still be there tomorrow.
