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tealHemlock1330
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Wellness Doesn't Pay Bills
Work & Career / by tealHemlock1330
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 April 16th, 2025
...See more I don’t have anyone I can really share this with—my friends either seem to have it all figured out, are dealing with disabilities, or would spiral if I brought it up. Take this with a grain of salt, but lately I’ve been wrestling with the thought: what's the point of use is a healthy, able body if having that alone wouldn't pay the bills.  I could invest in a personal routine, better diet, exercise, time with loved ones. But without a job, living longer almost feels like an extra burden. No matter how well I look after myself, it doesn’t translate into an opportunity or income, and that makes all the self‑care feel… futile. I sometimes feel that investing in my personal well‑being is a luxury I can’t afford—taking even a single day for self‑care seems like time stolen from my job hunt, as if simply existing is at odds with the grind. I wonder if any of you have had similar thoughts, especially those of you without a support system and how have you managed them. Thank you!
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