Why Being Serious Is Seriously Overrated
In a world where seriousness is worn like a badge of honor—whether at school, work, or in our personal lives—have we ever stopped to ask: is all this seriousness really making us happier or more successful? We’re constantly told to “get serious” to achieve great things, but what if being serious is, well, seriously overrated? This Contemplationist article takes a light-hearted yet insightful dive into the societal obsession with seriousness, questioning whether it’s truly necessary or just a habit we’ve picked up along the way. Through humour, sharp analysis, and some surprising examples, it challenges the idea that seriousness equals...