8 Mind-Blowing Facts About Millennials That You Didn't Know

Millennials have become a hot topic over recent years. However, it's not always in a good way. They have gained a reputation for being narcissistic. The truth is that there is so much more to them than is portrayed by the media and society. 

Millennials are one of the most caring and empathetic generations. Here are eight mind-blowing facts about millennials that you didn’t know that will give you a deeper and more realistic insight into them.

1. They want dogs over kids

Millennials are continuously choosing dogs over kids. One of the reasons may be because raising dogs is a lot cheaper than raising children. They are a generation of pet parents who treat their dogs like their actual babies.

2. They care about the environment

Contrary to what people may think, millennials are a generation that deeply cares about the environment. They are concerned about climate change than they are about other issues and are trying to do their best in every way to protect the environment.

3. They spend a large part of their day on their phones

This one isn’t too surprising because we see it all around us. Whether it's Instagram, Snapchat or Twitter, social media is the world of the millennials. They spend most of their day scrolling through their feeds and looking at what other people are up to. No wonder their attention spans are so small!

4. They are the most charitable generation

It is a fact that millennials love to give. Maybe it's because they're trying to break the stereotype that they are "self-centered". Whether it's monetary donations or volunteering their time, they give a lot of charity. 

5. They are always anxious

Studies conducted have proved that millennials are always anxious and stressed. It is probably because of their excessive use of the internet and social media along with many other factors.

6. They are super dedicated to their work

No one loves their work more than millennials. They are dedicated and spend a huge chunk of their time working or thinking about work. Millennials are extremely career-oriented; however; they don't like 9-5 jobs and believe that there should be flexibility when it comes to work hours.

7. They are mostly vegan or vegetarian

You must be aware of this one. It is no wonder that there are increasing amounts of vegan options everywhere. They care a lot about animals and their rights, more than any other generation.

8. They love self-work

It might surprise you to know that millennials love to work on bettering themselves. They take out time to make personal improvements and reflect on their lives. An example of this is the gratitude journal that is a huge trend among millennials.

These facts probably changed your entire view on millennials. They are probably far from what you thought, but now you know the reality about them!