Ask HN: I've been slacking off at Google for 6 years. How can I stop this?

Re:Ask HN: I've been slacking off at Google for 6 years. How... by at-fates-hands on Monday January 06, 2020 @12:27PM (#21970992)

I had the same experience my first few years out of college. Had a long relationship end, started drinking, went through several jobs and within three years found myself alone, severely depressed and an alcoholic. I contemplated suicide frequently, but held out hope my life would change if I could just get to tomorrow. My life started feeling like the movie "Groundhog Day".

Eventually things did change, and my 30's have been a whirlwind of happiness, sobriety and a GF who loves me unconditionally for me. Like you said, if I knew this is where the black hole I fell into would lead to, I would've pushed harder to get sober, try harder to put myself back together sooner. But I'm here now and am grateful I held out and often think about this wonderful life I almost passed on.

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Re:Ask HN: I've been slacking off at Google for 6 years. How... by marcus_holmes on Tuesday January 07, 2020 @04:20AM (#21978338)

Of course, the "just keep breathing, it will change" is just as true for the good times, too.

I try and remember every day to savour and make the most of this happiness, and be grateful for it.

Because it won't last. Nothing does.

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