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Martin Prior's avatar

I think you’re right. It’s difficult though.

I know one of my biggest strengths at work is that I care. I will think deeply about different issues that arise and try to solve them all. Over the years this has enabled me to rise above people who maybe didn’t care so much.

But I guess our strengths can so easily becomes our weaknesses.

Recently I’ve found too that I’m becoming tired at the thought of work. No longer energised to solve problems but instead feeling overwhelmed but the issues stacking up. I still care but that has now manifested itself in things feeling out of control.

Your point about controlling the controllables is a great start. I do wonder if I need a reset. Some time to gather and go again.

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David Bryson's avatar

Sometimes there comes a point where you have no choice but to slow down.

I have found that out after a stroke now I have to be sensible and pace myself and be realistic about what I can and can't do thankfully I have a supportive workplace, manager and colleagues.

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