When it comes to school, we’re all busy.
Everyone always complains about how tired they are, almost as if their life is more successful because they have no time for anything else. That’s when excuses come in. You’re too busy for friends. You’re too busy to eat well. You become so busy that you neglect other aspects of your life. While it’s important to remain busy with interests and school work, there is much more to life than just being busy all the time.
In Laura Schmidt’s opinion article “Stress glorified throughout college students,” she said there is a sense of competition among students. For some reason, we pride ourselves on being busy all the time. The busier you are, the more successful you might think you are. But there’s something to be said about having some breathing room in your schedule for a little fun.
First off, there are friends. If you do end up becoming a successful person, what good is success if you have no one to share that success with. When you’re constantly stressed out, isn’t it nice to have friends that allow you to forget about all the work you have to do?
There’s also the alone time you have to yourself. Take a little time out of your day to relax, whether that means having a little Netflix break or going to get food with your friends.
Being busy all the time is overrated. Make sure you’re taking the time for friends, family and fun as well. Don’t let your future cloud your present, and don’t forget to live in the moment.
