There has been considerable discussion about whether spending time with friends and family is more crucial than using it for better future. However, I believe that it is important for one to spend a quality time with his loved ones as well as to build a fruitful career.
Staying in touch with people helps one to stay mentally healthy. Many individuals who stay alone, far from their hometown, often suffer from various mental challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and loneliness because of lack of interaction with people. By having a quality time with friend and family helps one not only to overcome such conditions but also to stay happy and healthy. For instance, many senior citizens regularly attend various camps where they meet and interact with other people. As a result, they tend to be mentally more fit than people who keep themselves isolated.
Fulfilling basic needs is equally important as staying mentally fit. Earning enough money to cover daily expenses and to provide financial support to family is also very crucial. So, along with spending time with people, one should also pay attention on building a successful career. This will be beneficial for him to be independent. It allows an individual to fulfil daily needs, to earn respect in the society, and to experience various other aspects of life. For example, many youngsters who took their future very lightly, struggle to fulfil their needs and to maintain their lifestyle.
In conclusion, considering both the views, I believe that as excessive loneliness leads to various negative health conditions which might make a person mentally ill. In contrast, solely focusing on having a fun time and ignoring the career may result in problems to cover expenses and to cover daily needs. It is important for a person to spend his time with loved ones as well as building a successful career for improved mental health and to become a independent person.