I feel anxious when I’m not working because I tie my self-worth to productivity and fear of wasting time.
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Honestly, I’ve been there. When I stop working, my brain starts racing, and I feel guilty—like I’m wasting time. It’s almost like my identity is tied to my productivity. Deep down, it’s usually stress or fear of “falling behind” that drives that anxiety.