How do you put yourself first? I have always struggled with this and put work first, giving it 123% every day. After an ah-hah moment, I finally decided to put myself first. I went to my doctor and checked my vitamin D and iron levels, which were low. With the small changes, including supplements and therapy, I have noticed my focus & energy are improved.

What other changes can I make to enjoy life and take my mind off of work?

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I always think work will always be here and I am replaceable, and the company exists before I was hired and will survive without me 😊

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Something happened at work yesterday. We were in a defect triage meeting and there was an announcement that a co-worker who had worked in our company for 16 years had passed away suddenly , there were few minutes of emotional speeches (~2 min) and everything went back to normal right after that, that really made me realize that anyone is replaceable and the world continues to move on either with you or without you . You should take care of yourself

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Great advice! I know I push myself harder than I should, but I also don't put myself first. Since I earned over 40 days of PTO this year, I should really start.

Make no mistake, you’re replaceable. You don’t have to put yourself first every week but pick yourself most weeks. Keep up the doctor visits, those are first. NM has existed for over a century, well before you and after you.

And sometimes, work 123% cuz that’s ok too.

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I push myself hard, but I also have to remember this - thank you!

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