Sometimes, as young adults, we think that the only way to be a success is to constantly be on the go. Over scheduling ourselves until we are stretched so thin that it's hard to get ourselves back together. We have to keep up our grades, have an internship or a job, keep up with athletics or the arts, spend times with our friends, family, the significant other...the list never ends. But let me tell you something:

It is ok to take a break sometimes.

This advice is for you as much as it is for me. Having every minute of the day booked is simply exhausting, it may be thrilling, but can also be stressful and tiring.

I am one of those people that feels successful when I'm busy, I feel happy being constantly surrounded by people. And if I'm not being productive, I'm lagging behind.

But that is not the case.

Life isn't a constant competition between who can have the busiest day or who can get the most things done.

And one day, those days of beating yourself up over studying or work will seem like nothing. There are way more important things in the world, so stop stressing. Stop feeling the need to "go, go, go" and "do, do, do." And just live. Live in the moment.

Don't get me wrong, being productive is awesome.

Being productive can make you feel good, but don't run yourself to exhaustion. Take a nap, go to the beach and go swimming in the ocean. Breathe. Spend time doing things that bring you joy, and hang out with people who make you happy.

Life is too short to waste the days away being stressed or nervous.

So wake up early, be productive, do what you have to do. But don't forget to breathe, live for you...not for others.