Recognise much of this from my working life, Rowan.
Recognise much of this from my working life, Rowan. Sadly, for me it took my retirement three years ago for that recognition to sink in and even then I committed to volunteering. I enjoyed the latter but realise I was swapping one busy schedule for another. Given the hiatus I now have in my life and my chance (and choice) to move 'back home's to another part of the UK I'm taking three months off. No commitment to others. Spending time exploring the area, visiting galleries and considering how I really do want to spend the time left for me. Maybe picking up that part completed novel again. Most of all, letting me be me.