Reasons You’re Doing Better Than You Think

Quarter life crisis? Or even a mid-life crisis? Eek! Hey, don’t worry – we’ve all been there! Most of us have those days where we aren’t sure that we are ‘adulting’ properly at all. If you feel like everything you’re doing is putting you at some kind of huge loss, don’t panic, you’re probably doing better than you think. Our online activities are integral to our livelihoods these days, and it can be so cringeworthy to think about all that time we spend glued to our screens that we’re probably never getting back. We lament that there are so many more productive things we could do with our days; but don’t worry – all is not lost!

Social Media

​Countless snapchat selfies and tagging friends in cute memes about puppies isn’t really a productive use of time – no matter how much fun it is – but you’d be amazed how much your social media addiction could actually come in handy in the job market, or with a side business or volunteer group you may be a part of! Tweetdeck might just be something you use to keep your tweets regular, and that moderating thing you do on Reddit might just be a bit of fun, but you’d be amazed at how interested employers will be at your understanding of online communities and the digital world, providing you know how to relate it to their business.

Your Blog Or Etsy Store

Do you blog, or run an Etsy store? Congrats – you’re probably a great marketer with some serious creative skills. It’s amazing how you can turn the things you’re already doing into a genuine career option, thanks to your working knowledge of using a CMS, or ecommerce store. If you’re selling or writing about something innovative, even better! Alternatively, these things can even just be a talking point. Your blog might just be a hobby for now, but in many cases, it can even be a real little money earner which can take you to the corners of the globe, enjoying plenty of opportunities in between. It can even teach you things!

Online Gaming

​There’s no need to feel ashamed if you’re spending a fair bit of time hooked on online games! There are heaps out there, from Aussie pokies through to Bingo, so we honestly don’t blame you for being swept up in the fun. Gaming is actually a real stress buster, so it’s proof that you can take your own mental health into your own hands. That’s great news for a workplace, too – you’re essentially able to find a healthy distraction in the evenings that will bring you back fresh the next day!

Netflix

​How does Netflix binging improve your life? Well, not only does it give you a much needed break from reality, there is actually loads you can learn from it. It’s not all sitcoms and rom coms – there are loads of educational documentaries and dramas which deal with social issues, too. Plus, if you’ve forgotten your language skills from school, you can always switch up the languages. It might seem a little weird, but watching Housos in Spanish could be pretty funny (and you can always put on the good old Aussie subtitles)!