Myth vs Reality
Everyone else is coping better than me, somehow
Most people hide the messy parts, so comparison is based on incomplete information
If I rest, I am falling behind; I should keep pushing
Rest restores focus and mood, so skipping it often makes work slower and heavier
I should handle this alone; asking is weakness
Stress shrinks problem-solving, so talking early usually makes pressure easier to manage
After this exam, life will finally feel easier again
Relief is brief if the stack stays, so systems and boundaries matter beyond one milestone
If I am stressed, it proves I am doing enough today
Help is a skill, not a verdict and early support prevents stress from compounding
Feeling bad means I am failing at life right now
Effort matters but overload reduces quality, so smart pacing beats constant intensity
Tailpiece.
Got up at 5, sent all the messages, switched on the hymns on the home theatre, lit up the puja room lamp and opened up the house for the day.
Morning cuppa with Lekha.
Walked on the road in front of the house; recited my prayers.
Bath followed by breakfast.
Lunch, watched television and siesta.
Shut down The Quarterdeck, systematically.
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