I threw myself into the project completely, and when it ended I noticed I was still fine, still me. I do my work with everything I've got, but I've stopped confusing the job with who I am. If I lost the title tomorrow, there would still be a whole person standing here.
More people experience this than they realize.
You give your work everything without mistaking it for your identity.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.