I Suffer From Chronic Pain

When it comes to working, do you overdo it, or do you know when to stop? My goal today was to cut grass, but of course that led to another and another. That's typical of me. Last week, my wife asked me to clean out the microwave. I ended up cleaning the whole house. The pain sets in, but I plan to just go a little further! Today I mowed the grass, which somehow led to me trimming the trees, then the bushes. I picked up trash along the roadside (people seem to think that my yard is a trash can). I carried off all the branches that I cut. Before I knew it, several hours had passed by, and my back was pulsating. I know these things need to be done, but I always do it all at once, without taking a break. Honestly, I enjoy hard work, especially outdoor work. As I'm sitting here in pain, I can't stop thinking about what else needs to be done. My dad is the same way.