Working harder doesn't always mean living better

josevas217 (79)modin Project HOPE • 6 days ago

Hello Project HOPE friends, good day everyone. I was thinking about something I'm sure more than one of you has felt lately, and it's that increasingly intense work pace that seems to never stop, but rather, only increase.

I'm referring to how we're immersed in a dynamic where overwork has become almost normal, as if working to the limit were synonymous with responsibility or success. And the most paradoxical thing here is that we often do it thinking it's improving our quality of life, but when you stop and look closely, you realize that's not always the case. Has that happened to you?

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You think working more hours or having two jobs will allow you to save, improve, advance... and yes, you may see more money in your account for a while, but it's also true that inflation ends up eating up a large part of that extra income, especially in underdeveloped countries.

And to that, we must add another detail that sometimes goes unnoticed: the constant bombardment of advertising that pushes many to spend on things they don't always need. Sometimes we buy just to treat ourselves, to feel good for a moment, but then we see that the expense didn't provide anything lasting, just a momentary pleasure that goes away as quickly as it came.

And not to mention how this affects our health. When you work tirelessly, your body feels it. Pain, insomnia, anxiety, constant fatigue appear... and it's not always easy to notice in time. We normalize it so much that we come to believe it's part of adult life, but it shouldn't be. We're living in an age where fatigue masquerades as productivity, and that can become dangerous for anyone.

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I think it's important to reflect on this a bit. Maybe working too hard isn't always the best strategy. Sometimes it's more worthwhile to get better organized, set boundaries, and find real breaks. Because what's the point of earning a little more if you end up spending it on medications, doctor visits, or simply on things that fill the emotional voids created by the stress of overwork?

Logically, this is where learning to invest comes in, how to have some passive income that, over time, will gradually ease a financial burden. And I want to clarify, I'm not saying we shouldn't make an effort —of course we should— but I hope we also know when to stop. Hugs, and have a nice day.