Giving Myself A Favor
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I’ve been really sick for days, maybe because I’ve pushed myself over the edge at work. For the past several days, I’d usually get home at 4 in the morning, sleep for a couple of hours, and rush back to the office. Friday night @ 10, I had to pack up because I could no longer take the physical and mental strain that I’ve felt for days and nights. I had to get some sleep, and man, I slept for 11 hours straight the following day, and that made me feel better. Now, I’ve started to rethink about the route I’ve taken. Have I let things essential just pass me by? Work’s important, but sometimes I have a tendency to put aside other stuff when I get really serious and focused with something else, and now it’s work. My parents and friends tell me that I could have manifested the signs of a workaholic. I’ve denied that a lot of times, and often told myself that I wouldn’t let work get in the way of personal stuff that I value more. I talked to an office colleague, and she advised me that I’m giving too much of myself already. I’ve been hearing these words from officemates, and for some reason, I haven’t been conscious about it. Now, I’m stuck in the house with a congested nasal system. But I guess, this one’s a blessing in disguise of runny nose and swollen sinuses. I’ve figured out that I’ve given myself too much, that’s why for next week, I’ll try my best to stop working when I need to, and pay more attention to my physical well-being. I’ll be all-ears to my friends and family if they advise me of ways to manage my personal and professional life. And another resolution is don’t stay too late in the office. 9:30 PM shall be the latest time by next week. I shall strive hard to meet my expectations. I know I’ve given too much of myself, and it’s time to give back myself this favor.