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Can being a hardworking overachiever backfire on you?

Mostly I obtain everything I want through blood, sweat and tears. I've done things that people are amazed at how I can do it and telling me how smart, blah blah I am or how diligent. I take pride in never giving up and working for what I want. But something about the way that Ive been going about it all my life has me really worn down. Less time for social stuff, others around you becoming lazier because you always pick up the slack. Some goals are actually not met due to fatigue or paralysis due to imperfections.

If so what are ways to reverse the bad aspects of a normally celebrated trait.
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iamnikki · 31-35, F
Wow.. I've had similar experiences. I worked hard in school, straight A student. Did all my work, went to class all the time, at one point had 4.0 gpa...it didn't get me much more than had i just made C's all the way thru.
I used to be real loyal to work and wear myself out. Now, if i need a day off, i take it and dont worry about them being short staffed. I've been short before. Need to stop being so hard on ourselves