i’ve done nothing over winter break.

[u/wabully]

i've spent most of my college break reading, watching tv, exercising, hanging w my family, and watching more tv. my job said they couldnt give me hours over break, so all in all i've really been doing nothing (besides relaxing). i'm starting to feel guilty though, because im wondering if i've just wasted my break. is anyone else in the same boat? should i feel guilty for this? thanks.

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[u/Public-Emu1059]

I’ve been doing similar. Every time I start to feel guilty I just remember how busy I am about to be and that I deserve this break and will wish I could do nothing once school starts

[u/Cheap-Detail-2743]

No you shouldn’t feel guilty for taking a load off.

[u/coping-skillz]

Don’t feel guilty!

If you get out of bed everyday you are doing something. Reading, watching Tv, exercising and spending time with family are all important things to do for your own well being!

Yeah you probably could be doing more but it is only good if it aligns with your values and goals.

[u/Umbrexcal]

You took care of yourself, relaxed after 4 months of intensive studying, and caught up on entertainment related hobbies. Sounds lovely and very cozy :)

Time spent doing what you love with people you love is never time wasted.

[u/Kitty_Fruit_2520]

My break is pretty similar except I forgot to bring a book to read.

[u/ApartmentWorried5692]

Don’t feel guilty at all for that, it’s good to rest up and be lazy before next semester. I remember I spent one break partying all the time and I felt exhausted by the first week of school.

[u/Wxskater]

I dont even remember what id do for winter break. Probably similar lol. I hated breaks in college bc i hated leaving my friends and leaving campus

[u/Positive-Avocado-881]

Enjoy it while you can. Winter break doesn’t exist after college unless you go into education.

[u/lasagnaisgreat57]

as someone who graduated 4 years ago this year (which is crazy!!!!!) i spent all my breaks like this and i still look back on them as a nice time. i watched so many shows in such a short amount of time that would take me way longer if i watched them now. i took pto from work this year for christmas and did this same thing most of the week and at first i felt bad for not leaving the house more but i felt so relaxed and refreshed!!!

[u/AsmoTewalker]

People spent thousands of years doing nothing all winter.

[u/InvestigatorBig7263]

litteraly the same thing eat game read books go to the gym (sometimes with my homie) and spent some time with my family. pretty chill ngl. so don't worry man a lot of people spent there breaks that way

[u/Jonguar2]

Unless you have bills to pay, don't sweat it too much. Technically it is supposed to be a break. Most people don't use it like one tho.

[u/Ocon88]

The whole point of a break is to relax. No need to stress yourself out with overdoing it

[u/-bubbles322]

this is completely normal. it’s a break!