31/366 self-care vs responsibility

[ironymaiden]

i did some unsubscribing and turned some notifications off. it's temporary i think, i'm just trying to figure out how to be my idea of a good citizen and be mentally ok at the same time.

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[jesse_the_k]

I'm contemplating doing similar, so hooray for recognizing your own limits!

[varina8]

"...my idea of a good citizen and be mentally ok at the same time."

This is the struggle for me. I'm trying to find my balance but it isn't easy. Every time I think it's time for me to shut some of this down, the social media gods cough up something I didn't know and want to take action on.

[ironymaiden]

the social media gods cough up something I didn't know and want to take action on.
exactly. i've found that giving in to Fear of Missing Out breeds an endless cycle of agitation for me.

[varina8]

I find it a very, very tough balancing act — and I used to get paid to do it.

[dorchadas]

The way I think of it is, if your own cup is empty, you have no water to give anyone who's thirsty. It's tricky to find the balance, but it's better to err on the side of being a little cautious than thinking you have to go full-bore until you burn out.

...at least, that's what I do.