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by doytch 1032 days ago
Yeah, I identify with that. It makes it harder that’s for sure.

The article linked to one of the author’s other articles which talked about how even if you love it, you start to be fueled by different energy.

> After working at high intensity for more than 90 minutes, we begin to draw on these emergency reserves to keep us going. In the process, we move from parasympathetic to a sympathetic arousal — a physiological state more commonly known as “fight or flight.”

> One consequence of relying on stress hormones for energy is that the prefrontal cortex begins to shut down. We become more reactive and less capable of thinking clearly and reflectively, or seeing the big picture.

I recognize that. Ive also noticed those stress hormones coming more often outside of work and affecting the rest of my life.