Millennials and Gen Z: Defining Happiness and Breaking from Traditional Expectations

Many people feel pressured to live up to others' expectations, including friends and family. This pressure often leads to aimlessly drifting through life. However, this approach only postpones the inevitable moment of self-reflection. Millennials and younger generations, like Gen Z, are more honest about what truly makes them happy. They express their individuality through fashion, music, and media consumption, and resist the influence of corporate culture. In contrast, older generations, like the forty-four-year-old author, were taught to prioritize education, accumulate debt, and pursue prestigious careers.