I feel some of my projects are slowing down and I feel guilty for being more free than usual and no needing to work after work hours...is this normal

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“Normal” to feel guilty for it? yes this feeling is very common and normal but it is also true that you deserve to enjoy the downtime and not feel guilty. But don’t beat yourself up and feel guilty that you’re feeling guilty instead of leaning into relaxation. Make sense? Cool.

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It’s called Stockholm Syndrome.

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Enjoy it while you can! Believe me you will be back at the ridiculous ours in no time.

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