After a lifetime of working myself to death, occasionally under people who would never be satisfied even if I did work so hard for them that I croaked, I have been well trained in ignoring my mind and body in favor of getting things done.
I wonder if this is a result of the jobs I've had, or just a natural proclivity for being as productive as possible? (Alliteration champion.)
As always, its both.
I have always been competitive and wanted to work harder and faster and more than everyone around me.
However, ignoring feelings and needs is something learned by being surrounded by assholes. We often can't see either of those things clearly unless we are alone long enough to sort it out.
Thankful that work/life balance, and burnout are now part of popular conversation.
Have you read " In praise of Idleness' an essay by Bertrand Russell? It's a few years ago now that I read it, but I found it interesting. In my mind: a massive query as to the need for such massive productivity - and for the worker ate the peril of higher thought and creativity - as all energy is taken by the tasks related to productivity ( and in deed more than is necessary ). Kind regards, Kimberly