How Work Quietly Takes Over Your Life While You’re Busy Chasing More

There was a time when I woke up every morning feeling like something had gone wrong. Even on vacation, I couldn’t fully disconnect from work.It took leaving corporate to realize how much my nervous system had adapted to always being on, and how my identity had become tied to my job title.In this episode, I reflect on my own experience, what I see happening to others, and what I’m learning about participating in work without letting it consume who we are.If you prefer to read, you can find the written essay here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beingyouandfree.substack.com