Culture plays a huge role too. Many workplaces still glorify long hours. Even if you try to stick to boundaries, there’s pressure to show dedication by working evenings or weekends. It’s exhausting to maintain balance when the culture implicitly rewards overwork.
Yes, and social media makes it worse. Seeing colleagues post about late nights and extreme productivity creates a subtle competition. You feel like you are slacking even if you’re doing your best. That pressure can make personal time feel selfish.