Not Just Existing, Learning to Really Live

Sometimes I feel trapped in a loop wake up, go to work, close by 5, cook, eat, sleep, then repeat. Monday to Friday is work, and weekends aren’t really “free” either because that’s when I go to school. I’m a part-time student trying to juggle both work and studies, and honestly, it’s draining. It often feels like I’m just surviving each day rather than truly living it.

I’ve thought deeply about how I spend my time. And if I’m being real, one thing I regret is spending too much of it working under someone else. I don’t say that with pride. It’s not that I’m lazy or ungrateful it’s just that I know deep down I’m meant for more. I want to be my bo ss, explore life on my te rms, and go on adventures that help me discover the real me. Working for someone else, day in and day out, feels like I’m wasting time that I’ll never get back.

But recently, something shifted. I realized I have a hidden skill for tech fixing phones, learning new tools, and creating things digitally. Every day, I find myself improving at it naturally. It’s the one thing that makes me feel like time isn’t just slipping by, but building me up. That discovery gave me hope, even in the middle of my boring daily cycle.

Still, after school or work, I don’t do much. I don't hang out, I don't have hobbies I just sleep and reset for the next day. I often ask myself, “Is this living?” Time is moving, but I feel stuck.

So when people ask me if 24 hours is enough, I say this: the hours are there, but if you’re not doing what lights you up, even 48 hours won’t feel like enough. I’m not where I want to be yet, but I’m slowly starting to understand how valuable time truly is and I’m ready to start using it for me.

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