A day off..

At times a workaholic I can be

Taking time off is not easy for me

I have not taken a break unscheduled

That would feel like I’m breaking an unwritten rule

Before I take time off, I must ensure

Every task is completed, every loophole secured..

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So I surprised myself and everyone around me

When I asked for a day off suddenly

I was not sick, but I felt quite burnt out

Workplace drama I wished I could do without

I had worked many days in a row

I was exhausted, sleep-deprived, and so

I ditched the feeling of guilt nagging at me

And proceeded to enjoy the rare luxury

Of time- to breathe and to practice self care

As the day went by, I became more aware

Of how constant work had robbed me of simple pleasures

The time I got to spend alone was a treasure..

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It was just a day, but it felt longer for sure

And though my burnout it did not cure

I went back to work feeling better the next day

My mental exhaustion had been taken away