Escapism through Reading: Coping with Stress
Recent frequent reading of novels may not be due to unmet emotional needs. Instead, it might be considered a form of escapism. The desire for relaxation after work, though hard to describe, could simply be an illusion. The constant craving for things we cant have stems from our nature. These fleeting desires often shake the foundation of our being, and we need strategies to resist the influence of modern society’s rigid ideological framework.
Rationally speaking, such a radical act is unnecessary. Tension and stress are not stimulants; thus, relaxing would be beneficial. If you could take a break from work, that would be ideal. Dont chase things you cant have or achieve. Theres always more to do and more to ponder. Time and willpower should belong to oneself. Even when absent for a while, they shouldnt be permanently gone.
Rise early but dont expect to feel refreshed right away because the hangover from alcohol hasnt completely wears off. These days, Ive been reading light novels (this might be my first and last time) and also wandering around the shopping street, wasting both time and money. Im also frustrated about not completing any work. However, given how arduous my workload is, its natural to want to spend some of this idle time occasionally. The brain needs a moment to clear out errors before diving into new tasks. Today, my (anxiety) has lessened significantly. The sun shines brightly and the air is clean. My mind is peaceful with nothing on its mindgood or bad thoughts are irrelevant now.
Since Ill inevitably waste time like this sooner or later, maybe its better to approach it more deliberately. Avoiding excessive exposure to information and the internet would help spare my time from such a monotonous task. Getting bogged down in unproductive activities only makes things worse. Id rather spend time interacting with the world around me than be dragged along by external distractions. I dont want to be overwhelmed by ideas from distant places, as many of them have little to do with me.
