Re:Don’t Quit When It Gets Hard
by terminalcommand on Monday October 23, 2017 @12:05PM
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Is it possible that you're working yourself to the bone to avoid thinking about your life.
I used to work crazy hours in workdays, on weekends I felt sick and sad. I actually wished for the stress of working at a high tempo. The downside was that I knew deep inside that the constant stress was detrimental to my health.
For years I've aimed for a work/life balance. But I am yet to achieve it. Either I work super hard, or I spend all my days procrastinating.
Re:Don’t Quit When It Gets Hard
by BlackjackCF on Monday October 23, 2017 @02:14PM
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Could be.
I know I definitely used to be that way. I was super depressed and I would just be at work to avoid life. But I felt super empty inside at that point.
Right now, I lean into it because I find happiness and simplicity in it.
My best friends and roommates all think I work too much, to the point that they've started calling me a "robot." But I tried going off the advice of my therapist to be more "balanced", and I found that all it did was make me dissatisfied with my progress.
I find a lot of joy waking up early, going to the gym, working until an hour before bed, and then reading a book until I fall asleep. I allow myself time to veg with Netflix for an hour or two a couple of nights a week, but no more than that. Ultimately, I find myself a lot happier being productive. I know it doesn't work for everyone, but I know that this is the way that I'm built.