So, what to do about it? I'm trying to figure it out right now. My mornings start between 6:30 and 7:30 with my arrival to the gym - my start time is leaning further and further to 7:30 the more exhausted I become. But I spend anywhere from forty minutes to an hour and a half working on myself before showering, eating, and beginning a day full of meetings, projects, and assignments. At night, it doesn't end. Not until one or two in the morning, anyway. I just don't get it. Where did all of the free time go?
What happened to watching television, listening to the radio, or - and this is crazy - seeing your friends? I got a chance to visit friends for the first time in a month over the weekend. One month. That's like - thirty days. Too long.
And what happened to having hobbies? I had to sit in on a panel this weekend and part of the introduction process was to provide a fun fact about yourself. As we went around the table, it was astounding to me that people couldn't come up with any fun facts. We all cited work as the biggest part of our lives, but that just doesn't sit right with me. Why is it that our work consumes us to the point that it defines us?
Maybe I'm not the first to say that this workaholic cycle isn't healthy, but I am a unique voice in the crowd. Maybe, just maybe, I can break myself out of the mold and get others to come with me.
So what do other busybodies do to unwind and remember that they are real people? Leave me a comment and let me know! Honestly, I'm eager to hear your thoughts.
~TWBTM