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by terminalcommand 3165 days ago
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.

1 comments

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.