Living Life by a Life Clock

I have been wondering why the achievements I have accomplished don't make me feel as happy lately. I feel like my life clock has been ticking and by each second I am falling more and more behind. One big reason behind this is I have always done everything in my life based on what is " normal for my age" and I put that in quotations because everyone has their own definitions on what is normal for their age. Some of the normal for my age things I did:

• I went to college right out of high school because that is what I saw as normal.
• I got a job.
• I got a car.
• I got a second job.
• Graduated in four years.

Now I am freaking out because I haven't got any job offers.

This was all that I saw was normal and when I veered off that path I would literally go into full meltdown mode. Through all of that I stressed out, lost myself and was no longer physically and mentally healthy. All because of what? A clock that I thought I had to follow. Which I realize now I should have just stuck to a clock that made me happy. I could have slowed down in school because I would get there eventually and I would have had more time for friends, myself and everything that I wanted to do. The biggest thing I learned? I need to stop rushing through my young adult life and just enjoy it. Yea, I get stressed out and freak out because of this still but I am learning to enjoy life.

Here is a list of things I am doing to enjoy life:

• Going to the gym
• Working less hours at work
• Writing my thoughts down
• Redid my room
• Texting more of my friends
• Watching Bongo Cat & Dancing Lizard Videos
• Reaching out to find myself more
• Seeking out help whenever I need it
• Praying more

So don't rush through life. Enjoy it. Don't stress out if you are broke, don't say people my age...and try not to compare your accomplishments to anyone else's. You are following your own life clock and your path is different from everyone else.

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