When I was self-employed, I used to be a workaholic. I was constantly putting my obligations and work at the center of my attention, and filling in the gaps with my relationship and personal development. I never thought to take care of myself. I didn’t even take time to veg out and watch TV or go to the movies. I just didn’t have enough time.

So, I find it interesting, that returning to work as an employee, it is much easier to manage my priorities. It helps to have a finite working day, and boundaries where I can work hard during the day, and have my evenings and weekends to plan for my personal use. It’s made me realize how much I’ve neglected my own health and well-being.

I’ve started establishing regular sleep patterns, placing exercise and free time to myself as a priority. The miracle of direct-debit means I no longer worry about uncertain finances and I can actually budget my expenses. All together, my stress is reducing dramatically and my energy is returning.

Who would have thought?

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