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The Hard Work of Relaxing
The confessions of a Type-A personality who is struggling to unwind, disengage, and go off-grid
The Hard Work of Relaxing: Confessions of a Type-A Personality
For many, relaxation seems like a natural, effortless part of life. But for those of us with a Type-A personality, the concept of unwinding can feel as alien as speaking a foreign language.
It’s about the unexpected journey of learning to disengage, unwind, and, dare I say, go off-grid.
The Guilt of Inactivity
As someone who thrives on productivity and goal-setting, doing ‘nothing’ often triggers a sense of guilt. It feels like wasted time—a luxury that’s hard to justify when there’s always more to be done.
The Fear of Missing Out
In a world that moves at lightning speed, stepping back can create anxiety. What if I miss an important email? What if an opportunity slips by while I’m off the grid?
The Difficulty in Disconnecting
Our always-on culture, with its constant barrage of notifications, makes it challenging to truly disconnect. For a Type-A person, the urge to check just one more email or complete one more task is a siren call that’s hard to…
