{"id":36787,"date":"2018-08-21T20:54:55","date_gmt":"2018-08-21T17:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/?p=36787"},"modified":"2020-09-24T17:16:02","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T17:16:02","slug":"millennial-traits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/millennial-traits\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Millennial Traits That Make Them Different from Others"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are some traits that make the millennial generation different from the rest. Learning certain things about millennials that will help you understand this generation better<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Those born between 1980 and 2000 \u2013 or\u00a0millennials<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 are generally\u00a0more\u00a0tech-savvy<\/strong>\u00a0and extremely\u00a0self-confident<\/a>. They are probably university-educated so they have a clear plan for\u00a0career development<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But, they are also seen to be \u201caddicted\u201d to the online world<\/em><\/strong>. A\u00a0study<\/a>\u00a0showed that\u00a065% of millennials state they and their routine would be more affected by losing their phone or computer than by losing their car<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The traits of millennials also stretch to the usual money worries of those before, but with a difference. Millennials are the ones struggling to buy housing. Plus, they are the ones who found the job hunt a struggle after university thanks to the recession.<\/p>\n

However, whether we like it or not, millennials are the future<\/strong> and currently account for the largest section of America\u2019s workforce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But, what is it that makes them so different? Here are traits that make the millennial generation differ from their predecessors:<\/h2>\n
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    They have different priorities in life<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Past generations used to push their challenges far from their minds by taking coffee, smoking a cigarette or even by sleeping for fewer hours.\u00a0Millennials\u2019 preferences<\/a>\u00a0are completely different; they prioritize their spiritual, mental and physical wellbeing<\/strong> differently from all other generations.<\/p>\n

    Millennials are generally into self-improvement<\/strong>. Whether it is learning how to become great leaders or change-makers and so forth, they never seem to get enough of it.<\/p>\n

    And with advanced workout regimes, diet plans for therapy, training, and applications meant to enhance people\u2019s wellbeing, millennials are a population who put so much into self-improvement.<\/p>\n

    In fact, things like being civically engaged and helping others<\/a> are among the highest priorities for most millennials.<\/p>\n

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      They have different money goals<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Of course, the best place to start with this kind of statement is Facebook. After all, a majority of its users fall into the millennial bracket!\u00a0Plus, it seems fitting that earlier this year,\u00a0Facebook published some research based on the conversations of US-based millennials<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      Facebook\u2019s findings revealed the following:<\/p>\n