Rachel McClurg
Editor-in-Chief
Millennials have often been called the “burn out” generation. There’s so much expected of all of us today. We are supposed to get eight hours of sleep every night, stay in shape, get our homework done, study and get A’s on our tests, maintain friendships and romantic relationships and spend time with our families even if we are going to school in a different city. Oh and we have to make sure we are making enough money to pay for all of those hours we are taking in college. No wonder we are referred to as the “burn out” generation.
On another note, isn’t this what was expected of the generations before us? Some would say yes, but if you’ve noticed what I’ve noticed, then you realize that our parents are able to go to work and leave their work there. When we come home from work or school, we are still constantly working and crossing things off of our work and school to-do list.
Generations before ours got married and started having kids a lot earlier. Now, it seems like everyone wants to put it off until we are “ready,” either financially or mentally, which is unattainable. Working towards our idea of being “ready” is what causes us to burn out.
Self care has become a big topic because of this as well. We are led to believe that if we are not constantly doing homework, studying or working on our side businesses that we are going to fall behind.
To say this mindset on life is toxic would be an understatement. Trying to be the best and do it all is not how life works. I am not at all implying that we shouldn’t work hard, but when working toward something unattainable it becomes all that we do and it is not healthy.
Abandoning the mindset of constantly working is a must at this point. We are not made to keep going and going. Make time for yourself to rest. I promise you have time.
