Who are you living for ?

In the midst of the finals hustle and bustle.
I have managed to come up with the perfect blog topic.
"Who are you living for ?"

Being a college student , comes with a great deal of stress.
In the midst of finals i became struck with the question.
Am i in college for me ? Am I majoring in what I'm major in for me ?
Is my career aspirations for myself ?

Many times people lose sight of the fact that the life they are living is there own.
They will ultimately have to live with whatever choices they make.
It's easy to forget with :

1. Family pressure - Pressure to please your family . I mean many of us can relate to the fact that many of our parents wanted us to be doctors or lawyers.

However you have to do what makes yourself happy. Not what makes your mom or dad happy . As much as we love to make mommy dearest smile . We have to sometimes put ourselves first.

2. Money- Who doesn't want to be rich ? Many college students think. Money will buy happiness. It won't . In fact you can have all the money in the world and still be miserable.

Do what you love ? Yes , I realise times are hard. Prices are increasing and wages are remaining the same. However , i am a firm believer in the saying "Do what you love , money will come later ".

3. Need for Approval from Friends/Partner  - Listen , just because your friend wants to be the first female president of the universe ( dramatic i know ) , doesn't mean you have to. Just because your boyfriend wants to be Jay-Z , doesn't mean you have to be Beyonce !

*Though i will say any one dating me has to be Barack because I am Michelle (ha ha ) *

Be content with your career decisions. Have peace within yourself about every decision you make. It will relieve stress of you.

So i ask you. Who or what are you living for  ? Is it for YOU ! Or is it for family acceptance , money , friend approval or to fulfil the vision of your partner .

Live for YOU !

Ta Ta ,
Happily Heartless