This is something I’ve been discussing with my therapist recently so I’m curious if others have had this issue. I feel at times I’m really addicted to “hustling” and self improvement. I’ve worked multiple jobs pretty much my entire adult life (I’m 28 and female). I live in a super HCOL area and come from a lower class family that was terrible with money. I’m well educated but have been stuck in some jobs on the lower end of the pay scale, I was in social service investigation and am now looking to get certified so I will be working in finance investigation. I work an alright full time job but still have two side hustles. My husband says I’m just being ridiculous continuing to work side jobs.
I honestly feel lazy if I’m not constantly working or improving myself (working out etc). I’m finding it very difficult to just…relax. I honestly wonder if I’ve been using the “hustle” mentality to avoid issues in my life. I struggle with feeling like I’m not good enough so always trying for self improvement is a way I’ve probably tried to combat that, albeit subconsciously.
Anyone else feel this related to them?