My Pleasure Extragavance................................................................................41

MYPleasure

As the world is constantly moving, some feel like it is going too fast while others feel like it is going too slow. Constantly teetering the line between not doing enough and overdoing it, our world begins to feel like a balancing act. Between these two extremes, however, we can still find middle ground. Regardless of whether the world is moving too fast or too slow, it is still draining.

Due to lifestyles that never seem to stop, it is important to prioritize your own pleasures. These are the things that ground you and remind you of who you are and why you keep pushing forward. This can be watching the same movie over and over because you already know the entire plot or something more chaotic like taking your credit card and treating yourself to a whole new wardrobe. These actions may not be life-altering, but they can still bring you comfort when life becomes too overbearing.

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On top of school and work, we also have to deal with interpersonal relationships as well as political or social issues. When all of these different factors come together, it can make life outside of work even more stressful. Finding those simple activities that can get your mind off the stress is a secret trick to stabilizing yourself from America’s ‘hustle culture’, which is constantly pushing the idea of being the best at everything.

Taking a little bit of time from your day to indulge in yourself, whether that be choosing a cute outfit for the day or getting cozy in a face mask with the comfort of favorite YouTubers in the background. Establishing time frames to prioritize self-care is how you can work to treat yourself in times of high pressure.

Pleasure differs for everyone. While it is not easy to figure out what that may be for you, it is important to do so. Not every activity in the day needs to serve a greater purpose in your career or life goals. Instead, certain things in life could simply be comforting to you. This alone warrants them your time and attention.