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When mental hobbies become sources of self-worth measurement

I started crossword puzzles to keep my mind sharp but now I'm addicted to the validation of finishing them and get anxious when they're too hard

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Intellectual play has transformed into a test of personal adequacy.

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“Where Are You with Hobbies and the examined life?”

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