In today’s workplace, more and more young people are choosing a new way of working—becoming “slash youth.” They are no longer content with a single, traditional career identity; instead, they cultivate multiple roles to build a richer, more diverse professional life. But as a “slash youth,” how can we maximize our self-value across these different identities?

Clarify Your Core Goal and Find Your Passion：

As “slash youth,” we often move between different fields, and it’s easy to lose our sense of direction. To avoid this, the most important step is to clarify our core goal. Identify the field you are truly passionate about, and find ways to connect your various roles so they work toward the same overarching purpose.

For example, a “slash youth” who is both a copywriter and an illustrator, and who cares deeply about environmental protection, might set a goal of promoting eco-friendly ideas through both her writing and illustrations. This guiding purpose ensures that all her work develops in the same direction, creating synergy between her roles.

Allocate Time and Energy Wisely：

Time management is one of the biggest challenges for “slash youth.” With only so many hours in a day, how do we divide them between different roles while ensuring high-quality results in each?

We need a clear time plan—dividing each day or week into blocks and adjusting them based on priority and importance. At the same time, we should avoid scattering our energy too thin. Focusing on a few key areas allows us to maintain efficiency without burning out. Spreading ourselves across too many fields risks doing none of them well, undermining our goal of maximizing value.

Create Synergy Between Your Roles：

Being a “slash youth” is not about keeping different identities separate; it’s about making them complement and reinforce each other. Resource sharing and cross-branding between roles can help expand influence and create more value.

For instance, a yoga instructor who is also a health blogger can share her teaching experiences and insights on her blog to attract more followers—some of whom may become her students. This forms a healthy “content-to-client” cycle. By connecting roles in this way, resources flow between them, greatly expanding personal influence and market competitiveness.

Keep Learning to Strengthen All Your Roles：

Every industry evolves, and staying competitive across multiple roles requires continuous learning. Whether through professional training or networking with peers, constant improvement is essential.

A “slash youth” must keep broadening knowledge and upgrading skills to handle multiple roles with ease. For example, someone working as both a designer and a fitness coach could learn the latest design trends and the newest fitness science, allowing them to deliver better services and achieve greater self-value.

Balance Time Management with Energy Management：

When juggling multiple roles, time management is crucial—but energy management can be even more important. Everyone has their own energy peaks, so identifying your “power time” is essential. Knowing when you are at your most productive lets you schedule your most important tasks for those periods.

It also helps to build buffer times between different tasks to avoid fatigue caused by constant switching between roles. For example, dedicate certain days each week to a single area of work, and use other days for different tasks. This approach prevents excessive energy dispersion, improves efficiency, and helps maintain both physical and mental well-being.