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When Hard Work Becomes Your Kryptonite — and Your Chiropractor’s Dream
The hidden cost of pushing yourself too hard — and how I learned to find balance before it was too late.
Have You Ever Worked Yourself to the Edge?
How often has your dedication felt like both your greatest asset and your worst enemy? Welcome to the Overachiever’s Club — where hard work is celebrated, and burnout is the unspoken membership fee.
You’re the go-to person. The one others rely on. Dependable, resourceful, and, let’s be honest, probably doing work that should’ve been someone else’s. Sound familiar? If so, let me share my story of what happens when relentless effort becomes a double-edged sword.
The Early Days: Opportunity or Overwork?
Two decades ago, I was bursting with enthusiasm in my career. I started as a junior, eager to prove myself and grow. Missing files? “She’ll find them!” Overwhelming patient load? “She’s got this!” My colleagues used me, and I knew it. But I didn’t care because I saw every extra task as a chance to learn.
I thought hard work spoke louder than complaints. What I didn’t realize was that this mindset was quietly eroding me.
