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How do you create a life outside of work?

How did you create a life outside of work? Particularly those who made work their life.

I am 26F, I work in a competitive industry and my first 4 years have been intense due to personal experiences (narcissistic mother, abuse and a whole lot). I was building my life from scratch, left home and work was literally all I had.

Now, I’m leaving my current employer after a lot of mistreatment and I’m excited as I am leaving so much more wiser and happier. It’s been a journey but I was discussing with my therapist... I don’t have a life really outside of work. I have friends that I sometimes one-sidedly maintain friendships with, I am single, overweight and just trying to figure it all out. I feel like getting a life outside of work will not lead me back to that dark place and work will not be able to break me down like this ever again. God forbid! I’ve done so much healing work and so ready for a new life, chapter, wins and so on!

I would be so grateful for your advice.
GerOttman · 61-69, M
Lots of options depending on what might work for you. Ever think of volunteering, say at the animal shelter, maybe get involved in some local organization? Any kind light sport league would get you meeting people, bowling is a good low impact option, softball maybe. I guessing you don't have kids, as you transition in those years others in your peer group get very tied up with theirs, that can leave you on the outside.
AkAtSUki · F
First things first, start taking care of your health. Both mental and physical. Take some pottery or art classes. Go to a creative writing workshop. Maybe a cooking demo. Go to a park and enjoy nature. Try some yoga, swimming classes. Find out your gift and build on that. Get better at it. Learn to play an instrument or dance for example.
Maybe go to an open mic and listen to other people's stories and poetry.
Miram · 31-35, F
Put your health first. People come and go in this life, they stick around when you're useful to them. It is easy to gain them by your side by having so much to offer

 
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