As young adults, we are in a time in our life where it seems like everything is moving a mile a minute. No matter how far ahead we may think we get, whether that’s with work, school, or relationships, it almost seems like we immediately fall behind. In this season of life, we are making decisions that will last a lifetime. College, graduation, jobs, marriage, children… it all seems to be headed our way, and honestly, it can be exhausting.
Finding the Middle Ground
Finding a middle-ground between balancing work and school and personal life can often be an overwhelming topic of discussion. Teenagers today are more confused on where to go and what to do when they reach these areas of life. It is almost like adults say “go and succeed” but do not tell us how to do it, they expect kids to figure it out on our own.
When these types of situations happen, it can be easy for teenagers to become discouraged in how to manage our time. As a result, we do nothing about it. While this is not an excuse, it is a natural response to not having a clear idea of where we will end up in life. That on its own, is a scary thought.
As teenagers continue to grow into becoming the generation that will one day take over, the line between this exhaustion and laziness becomes incredibly blurred. We want to know the expectations set before us, we want to achieve goals and set standards, we just do not know how.
Asking for Help
Not only this, but as a result of confusion and lack of understanding, it is no surprise that there is a laziness epidemic in the United States. But beyond that, there is a pride epidemic. As teenagers continue to become overwhelmed with the idea that they must do everything on our own, they are brainwashed with the idea that asking for help is not in the question.
Because of this, pride grows in areas where it had not been before. Teenagers can find our identity in doing things without the help of others. This then leads to the disillusioned idea that it is better to not do anything at all, than to ask for help.
The Fix?
With so many questions, and not a lot of answers, it is easy to feel discouraged. Especially if we find yourself in the category of an exhausted teenager trying to make it through your young adult years. The solution, however, can only depend on the amount of effort one places into our work.
Yes, life in the young adult years is exhausting, but burnout is not the option. Discussing time management is a great way to adjust your schedule in a way that works best for you. You do not have to feel exhausted with all of the expectations you feel on a daily basis. Ask for help. There is no shame in doing it. Ask a trusted family member or teacher to hold you accountable and point you in the direction of success. After that, do not quit even while it may seem like the easy fix, it will not be in the long run.
You do not have to be defined by laziness or your pride, instead spend your young adult years ready to become the best version of yourself.
