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I think it really depends on what you really, really want out of life. My best friends and roommates all think I work too much, to the point that they've start
by BlackjackCF 9y ago
I think it really depends on what you really, really want out of life.
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.
- terminalcommand 9y agoIs 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.
- BlackjackCF 9y agoCould 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.