As we all know, shit happens. School or work or friends takes away our time and energy and we're stuck with something missing in our lives. I've had friends post the graphic on Facebook with Work + Social Life= No Sleep or something to that effect. But why do we suffer? Why do we not seem to balance out our lives and get a good dose of everything?
It just makes me sad or makes me pity people that have not figured out some kind of balance that works for them. We as human beings need a healthy dose of physical care, mental health and a social life. If you have no friends because all you concentrate on is work and sleeping, then where are you in life? Are you actually living a fulfilled life?
I'm not saying this is easy. It most certainly is not. But what I am saying is that maybe we all need a second to take a step back and see where our energy is going. Why are you so tired in the morning? Why are you living in your dorm room on weekends instead of seeing people? Why are your grades teetering on the edge of failure?
We all have something that gets sacrificed. Truth is, maybe there isn't a 100 percent balance that's possible. However, we can at least be aware and we can try. You should never have to completely sacrifice a part of your physical, emotional or mental health to do well and succeed in life. As a senior in college who is working a full time job, a part time job and pledging a co-ed frat, I know how it goes. All my sleep is zapped after a 15 hour production day in the office. But I don't let it get me down. I know that I'll take Thursday easy, regain my energy and then Friday have some friend and frat time.
All I ask is that you take the time to evaluate where you're missing in your life. Make an honest plan to get yourself back on track. See where you can triage an hour of sleep and do more homework rather than a weekly all nighter. Shift things around and make a conscious decision to try.
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