You Are Not Your Work

by | Career, Inspiration


You are not your work. 

You are more than your to-do list.

You are more than a performance review.

You are more than take-home pay
Or benefits
Or sick leave and vacation days.

Yes, it’s a part of you.
But it’s not you.

That’s why you have to build a life outside of work.

That’s why you need hobbies
And community
And joy.

Stability matters. 

But the people in your life matter more. 
		
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