Psychology Today | 25.09.2026 08:28
Sometimes I find myself working late into the night. I may or may not be writing this post far beyond when I was supposed to be wrapping up work. And full confession: I’m not sure why I do this. I’m a therapist in private practice—there is no deadline I’m trying to meet, no supervisor I’m trying to impress, no promotion I’m vying for. And yet, somewhere within me there is a sense of urgency that says, “Not enough. Do more. You need to accomplish more today."