Rant: I bragged about never taking sick days until my body shut down

I thought pushing through fatigue was a badge of honor for adults. Getting dizzy at my desk and visiting the ER flipped my whole view on self-care. How do you balance work pride with listening to your body?

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3 Comments

hannah42229d ago

Why do we treat basic health needs like they're optional extras in our work life? I've watched a bunch of people crash hard because they bought into the idea that resting is lazy. Your story is a perfect, scary example of where that leads.

the_thea29d ago

Tell you what, @hannah422, this hits close to home. Honestly, treating health like it's optional is a recipe for disaster. Tbh, I've seen too many folks crash from not resting. We really need to value our well-being over work all the time. Your post says it all.

henry60425d ago

But what if some people just work better under pressure? I get your point @hannah422, but for some folks pushing hard is how they get things done.