By Ana Billotti
Round Table editor

Sometimes in life people have to do things that they dislike rather than things that they love. This can be doing anything from working, to homework, going to school, or even attending meetings that the person is utterly uninterested in.

Life can’t be all fun and games there are times when people need to buckle down and get what needs to be done, done. Sure, it is probably more fun to go hang out with friends or get on Facebook for a couple of hours in the evening but what does a person actually get out of that in the end? A few hours of enjoyment?

It is not always the most enjoyable activity but sometimes working is the best option for a high school student. A person might not want to get a part time job while in high school but that job will not only be providing them with their own income but it can also provide a strong sense of individualism.

A student that learns the value of having a job at an early age will have a better chance of having a more successful future. They will understand that a job not only provides a source of income but also a necessary sense of responsibility.

Responsibilities such as working, doing homework  or even babysitting a family member may not always be able to be classified as a thing a person loves to do, but these current responsibilities help build a person’s character.

When a person does something they like to do they get a sense of satisfaction out of it and it can actually benefit a person’s health; hanging out with friends has been proven to lengthen your life expectancy, Facebook can fuel a person’s self-esteem, according to a study by Cornell University, and watching TV can reduce stress levels.

Balancing life can be difficult, but a person cannot disregard things they dislike to do, but need to do, in favor of doing something they enjoy. Students especially need to remember that school and work come first; being responsible now will result in being better prepared for the future.

This doesn’t mean that students should be serious all the time. They need to relax, and this can be by getting on Facebook, hanging out with friends, or watching TV can all provide that and have been proven to be beneficial but just remember balance is the key to a well-rounded and happy person.