"I realize I was incredibly hard on myself. It wasn't just about avoiding certain behaviors or sticking to my goals. It was this rigid, almost punishing approach to everything. I had this idea that if I wasn't constantly pushing forward, I would somehow fall behind."
"Looking back, I realize the cost of being strict to the core might sound admirable, but it comes at a cost. There were times when I would lie awake at night, my mind racing with all the things I needed to do and all the goals I hadn't yet achieved."
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