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By Leonie Helm
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According to a recent Instagram post from London-based user Jason Cory-Wright, who is in his thirties, millennials have swapped clubs for clean sheets.
In a video posted to Cory-Wright's Instagram, where he goes by Mr. Cosy, with over 2.4 million views, he says, "Oh, how my Friday nights have changed," as he films himself excitedly getting into bed and getting comfy while sipping a herbal tea.
"When you're freshly showered/moisturized and into freshly cleaned PJs and bedding with a sleepy tea...all before 9pm," reads the text. Explaining that his 18 year old self would "be so disappointed" in him, he also adds, "Bisssshhh I don't care. It's the little things I guess."
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Millennials were born between 1981 and 1996, making them between 27 and 42 years old as of 2023. Even at the younger end of the scale, millennials nowadays seem to have a reputation for being boring. But is it deserved?
A survey by The Guardian found that out of 191 people asked, 131 agreed that a night in was preferable to a night out, citing reasons such as clubs being too expensive and underwhelming, health and safety concerns, and anxiety as reasons not to leave the house on a Friday night.
Instead, millennials have become champions of the modern phenomenon of "self-care" to avoid burnout or stress.
"Self-care is not a sporadic activity for millennials; it's a way of life," says health food manufacturer Saffola Fittify on its website. "They view it as an enduring commitment to themselves. Whether it's dedicating time to cook nourishing meals, practicing yoga, or maintaining a gratitude journal, self-care has become an integral part of their daily routines. This shift from occasional pampering to consistent self-care is indicative of their unwavering dedication to personal well-being."
The decision to stay in might also be due to a desire to save money, research from Field Agent revealed. Millennials spend twice as much as boomers on self-care essentials, despite lower incomes and not being homeowners.
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There is a darker side to self-care, however, as some people use it as an excuse to engage in harmful or unpleasant behavior, such as "ghosting." To ghost someone is the act of simply disappearing, potentially blocking their number and socials, and never speaking to them again.
"While it's true that disconnection can sometimes be an act of self-care, it's not a free pass to hurt other people with reckless abandon," said Stacy Fisher, founder of LivingUpp, a multidimensional self-care site.
Users in the comments seemed to agree with Cory-Wright.
"Hahahaha this made me smile!! So true!!!!" commented one user.
"100% relatable. This is me too!!!" wrote another user.
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