Oh yes, the rush has increased 10 fold, and be warned that a burnout is not a thing to be played with. Been there and got the medal twice, so it's my duty to warn you about the aftereffects.
Sorry to hear that your dad is also taking strain.
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Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. Yes, it is never nice to go through it yourself (me) or see others suffer from it (my dad). But in the end, if it makes us sleep a bit better knowing that we put in extra effort for the right reason, then it will be all worth it.
But you are right, you cannot burn the candle on both ends and expect to go the extra mile to help! I always like to use the analogy of a car, you can only drive so much on one tank of gas, and you can only go so far without servicing it.
Glad that you also know the dangers of burn-out and yes major impacts always come with painful reminders afterwards. But as they say, you get out what you put in.
A great analogy but remember that we always have a hidden second tank, but no answer for the servicing. Love is however very good medicine.
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Love becomes the service we so desperately need. And yes, that second tank is so important, to keep it connected, and to be connected.
So true. You definitely get out what you put in but in balance. You cannot expect infinite returns in a finite system, right? Such a delicate balancing act.
Yep! I agree, as true love can fix many things, and a second tank is a must.
That is exactly the problem, balancing can get quite tricky at times, and my manner of just bulldozing through the difficult parts has come at a great cost to my health.
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Luckily, I can still bulldoze at this stage. I do not have too many commitments, nor do I have the 9-5 job that keeps me so busy. But as soon as that first job is landed, I might not have that much free time. But the priority is getting the PhD done now. Luckily, I have a completed first draft finished now. Now, it is just editing and smoothing things over.
Yep! That first job will strand your boat, and I am happy that you realize that you should concentrate on your most urgent aims now. The PhD will be a great boon to your chances, and so it's great that the first draft is now taking shape. Just keep at it.
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Sorry for the long delay in responding. What a couple of weeks. I thought I was super human, trying to finish the PhD, do some sideline work, preparing and editing papers, and so on, but I had to stop. Focus should be on the PhD, and it does not help to burn myself out for a job, especially not if it is at the cost of the PhD.
Moments like these help you re-evaluate your life choices.
I hope all is well on your side, and that life is not speeding up for you like it seems it is for everyone else! We need to slow down and appreciate every second.
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