I think you are right. I’ve recognized it. And truth is it doesn’t define who I am. But a big part of me will always be who I became from my struggles and success.
Now nothing really “defines” me. That’s not a black and white area . I’m just living these days. I don’t need to define myself or anything else for that matter. Too much mental energy. I am living each day as they come. I’m putting my energy into what will serve me, not hurt me. I’m standing up more for myself to protect my own energy.
I am also very good at compartmentalizing. And it works well for me. I have mastered being able to being happy and sad at the same time. I can be sad, Angry and disappointed about something, but still be happy regarding good stuff. It doesn’t take one negative thing to make everything negative. Ita been working for me.
I really am finally content. Just taking each as it comes. Not borrowing trouble from the future. I rarely overthink anything anymore.
And quite honestly, work mentally drains me. It’s been an adjustment. And by the end of the day I shut down. I literally get out of my own head very easily because I don’t have the energy. It’s a positive !
