In the end things worked out this way, because without being absent for a month my attendance would be bad again. This year started off with me being benched for a month without income. It’s a nice rest to be home and sleeping every single day.

But it’s also really nice to have money. So I did what I said I would do and put in overtime. I bit off more than I could chew because by the end of the week I was emotionally, hormonal, and mentally exhausted.

But that’s changing. I’m recovering and relearning. I now know that four hour shifts are what I can do. It’s enough that I’m not calling off. Any extra is surely appreciated. So this week I started off by sleeping early, and doing a half shift.

After work I went out with my parents and we ate at China town. Then I went to five below with my dad. When I got home I put on some easy piano jazz while I embroidered. Things are going well.

I slept enough. My period is ending. I’m taking things slowly. It’s good. This week feels like another full week because of my doctor on Wednesday. I have to go, it’s my wrist’s range of motion that’s on the line.

What am I going to do to prevent burning out?

1. Sleep on time and sleep enough. That means a light dinner coupled with intentional relaxation and sleep by 1030.
2. Continue to do hobbies as I please. That includes embroidery (I’m really enjoying the new challenges), and reading my plethora of books.
3. Socialize at work when possible. It’s nice to have a one on one or eat with someone during my break time.
4. Take it slow. That means make time for theta waves. Make time to be mindfully silent and mindfully still. Make time to be aware of my environment. Sometimes it even feels good to move slowly.
5. Eat well. Food is mood. Hydrate too.
6. Sensory pleasures. Music. Food. BTS.
7. Spending time with my dad and my dogs and my mom. Also, spending time with my friends (for now on the phone).
8. Having something to look forward to. Right now I’m looking forward to being rich, having money to go out, and seeing my friends and doing nice things with my family.

I can do more but the above is plenty.

I want to make a lot of money while at the same time being happy outside of work.

I want it all.

I do it because I can.