At work I am polished, careful, and steady, and none of that is really me. The playful, opinionated person I am at home stays locked away the moment I badge in. Lately the work version feels like a costume I am too tired to keep putting on.
More people experience this than they realize.
You hide the real you at work until the professional mask starts to wear you down.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.