Weekend Woes

[rikoshi]

So, another long workweek is finally drawing to a close, and I've got a weekend to look forward to

Comments

[toob]

It is okay to tell people you want to take a weekend off to chill. I do it all the time. (Well, not all the time, but I do it when I need it.)

[rikoshi]

The problem is that I'm super-OCD about wasting free time. If I have free time and I don't do something useful with it, it throws me into a terrible mood that lasts for a long time.

[toob]

Have you considered that taking time to rest and relax could be considered 'useful?'

[rikoshi]

This is an inherently irrational mental hangup, you realize. :)

[rikoshi]

Well, like I said to Tube, above, I get more cranky and stressed out if I just squander my free time.

Plus, my apartment isn't very conducive to "me" time right now, anyway, so I may as well have some fun doing other things.

I'll be okay. I think it's just that I'm trying to finish a bunch of stuff at work this week, and folks have been asking me to commit to nebulous plans without specifics.

[atomiccoon]

You need some sleeping in time.

[atariotter]

Perhaps there's a way to trick your mind into thinking it's doing work when in actuality you're really just kicking back and unwinding?

I would suggest something along the lines of reading a book or watching a movie that has underlying tones and deeper meanings. You'll be able to enjoy it, and mull over and analyze the undertones to keep yourself "busy and productive."

[sanada_mutt]

As you yourself said on one of your podcasts with Kyell in regards to my question a long while ago:

"Suck it up and deal?"

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