How Not to Let Work Explode Your Life

https://www.theschooloflife.com/thebookoflife/how-not-to-let-work-explode-your-life/



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  • 2021-05-30

    Next, [[How Not to Let Work Explode Your Life]] explores a bunching of topics related to [[Rethinking Work]] and why so many people feel stressed and overwhelmed. Here are the main points:

  • 2021-05-30

    Part of what I found so interesting in [[How Not to Let Work Explode Your Life]] is that they pointed out how much work used to go into romance, parenting, housework, and other non-job related tasks. Romance was invented as a time-consuming leisurely activity. Middle class workers used to have maids because there was so much housework to do. Now, these parts of our lives are expected to simply fall into place. Do well in school, get a job, and everything else will follow - so we are told. In reality, the rest of life is work too. Just not the kind we are taught about or prepared for. When the rest of life doesn't fall into place, we are left frustrated.

  • 2021-06-13

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