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Why you want to make a #MillennialNewYearResolution

At the Christmas table, I had one again. A retiree in the making, who had something to say about our generation. Not that it was explicitly stated, but it didn't really need to be. You can see it from about five kilometers away. The slight head shaking, corners of the mouth turned slightly down, and there is frequent sighing or throat clearing. I fall under the millennials, generation Y. You need to be roughly born between 1981 and 2001 for that. So if you ever want to see one in the wild, come by the editorial office, there are plenty of our kind.

If you're thinking now: but what on earth does that have to do with resolutions? Let me explain. There is a new hit on Twitter, resolutions of millennials. Because we millennials know very well how sniffing and snickering is done about our category. That's why you might as well get ahead of those prejudices. I lovingly refer you for inspiration to the depths of Twitter. The hashtag proves once again that this medium has not been over yet, but is full of self-mockery, even though I hardly ever come across it anyway.

Our #MillennialNewYearResolutions and those of the other brilliant millennials on social media, here they come.

 #1 One less time per week avocados food

Because that's the only food we millennials consume. Along with quinoa and left-twisted spelt breads of course, everything to keep the body pure and healthy. We only eat hamburgers in case of emergency, but then with truffle mayo.

 #2 At least keep the same job for two months

It looks pretty good on your CV if you are loyal and faithful to the same employer for a long time. By the way, I am celebrating my 1-year anniversary at Amayzine today, so this is about all the other millennials.

#3 Get your own Netflix subscription

It has its advantages that you use your older brother's second screen to binge-watch a series. At least the bill is always paid and you never run out. But it's time. Take responsibility, you can do it.

#4 Not become vegan, but really not

You hear it at least three times a day around you, so I'm almost afraid it's contagious. Imagine if I suddenly become a conspiracy theorist and only get salad during my next Christmas meal. If you are, good for you by the way. I'm your cheerleader.

#5 How to adult

 Is there a course for this? Because I am 31 years old and a bit old, I don't own a house, have zero children, and a savings account that occasionally panics from the limited supply. Apparently, adults do this very differently. They say.

#6 Buy a house

 If I'm going to do it anyway, and you, then we might as well invest in bricks. Just like the grown-ups do and have done. Apparently, it's a particularly good investment, but that is of course also true. Chanel bag  .

#7 Work more than twenty hours a week

Yes, that's normal, yes. Part-time is not the new full-time. But make sure you do something you enjoy, I said as a true millennial.

#8 Sometimes do something you feel little about

 This goes completely against the nature of pure millennials, but we are going to try it in 2018. We are going to do something that we don't necessarily feel enlightened about. It can be in small steps, so it doesn't have to go against your feelings right away. Neutral is also good. You can do it.

So, now you also know how the rest of the world outside the conscious age category thinks about us. Or how we think they think. Which is of course true, because if there is one thing that millennials have, it is of course equality. And for entertainment: the finest tweets with the hashtag #MillennialNewYearResolutions. Here's to a great 2018, with you and with Amayzine.

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