One mistake people make in life is not knowing when it’s time to stop. There are activities we love and some we don’t care for. Whether it’s homework, hanging out with friends, partying or reading a book, there comes a time when we have to take a break.
The value of the saying, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” cannot really be appreciated until one gets to college and observes the different ways people live. Some people study constantly, almost never taking a break, and feel guilty when they do. The library is their second home and you can almost bet your last penny on finding them there.
And then there are individuals who don’t deem it necessary to study. After all, college is an opportunity to meet as many people as possible. They take advantage of that opportunity and choose to do something fun instead of prioritizing studying.
It’s OK to have fun, but not at the expense of something more important. It’s fine to study hard, but not in exchange for your well-being. The spectrum has two extremes, and we have to prioritize appropriately to live a well-balanced life.
The rule applies to outside of school as well. We shouldn’t overeat just because we love food or read a novel late into the night instead of getting eight hours of sleep.
Maybe you’re addicted to watching reality TV, spending too much time on Facebook or working out more often than necessary — none of these are bad in moderation.
Learning to take a break and just walk away when you have had enough is not easy. It takes practice.
Applying the principle of moderation in trivial things, such as signing off Facebook when it’s time to do homework, will help you discipline yourself and make you a successful person in life.
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