Rest

     Do you ever notice how we are always running around trying to do everything? We live in a society today which pressures people to work harder, do more, and all in less time. I think the youth especially have a tough time with this. Just ask any high school junior or senior. What is their top concern? “Getting into college.” How do they go about doing this? By cramming every club, sport, community service project, and side job in that they can. People are so saturated with tasks that time to rest is often overlooked. They pack on things in their schedules and don’t let up until they are burnt-out and cracked with stress. They are so hard pressed that they bring it into every activity that they do and bring down those around them. They can’t have fun and just enjoy themselves in what they’re doing; they don’t have time to. The last thing they were doing is always on their mind or the list of things to come.

 Then they wonder why they feel so empty and unsatisfied with their life even after working the hardest they ever have. They feel like they are not good at anything that they are doing because the truth is that they can’t give their best efforts at their activates, they are already stretched too thin across too many things that will “get them into college.” I can attest that I’ve been that person.

     In reality what more youth should be doing is resting: taking time out of the day to relax, unplug, and recharge. This way students can allow their bodies and minds to catch up with all the activities going on. We are finite beings with only so much energy and strength so, we must sometimes take a break.

     What I am saying is: when you feel like you are at the end of your rope and you find yourself in a well of things to do and places to be you probably need to take a break. Take thirty minutes, step back, watch television, read a book, talk a walk, or do whatever gives you joy.