• lichtmetzger@discuss.tchncs.de
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    16 hours ago

    That sounds a bit like burnout, to be honest. I stopped reading for a few years, too, and didn’t even know why, I was just not “in the mood” or at least I thought so. I have picked it up again this year and ultimately realized that my job was stressing me out. I was constantly worried about problems at work, but for reading, you need a calm mind.

    Quitting my job and going to another company this year was one of the best decisions ever. Since then I have found time for hobbies (and losing weight) again. I also read on a WiFi-less eBook reader and put my phone into another room, so I cannot get distracted.

    • SoftestSapphic@lemmy.world
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      14 hours ago

      I’m gonna be real, idk if there’s a way for me to feel ok about life while I’m stuck working 40hrs+ a week.

      And I can’t find a way to live while working less than that. I’m trying so hard to find another option.