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Originally Posted by DarknessIsMyFriend
This post is meant as a question more than anything, but how can a "normal" person handle a lot of responsibility in their life at once? I am talking about those who work full time jobs and go to college or work over 40 hours a week and have a spouse and children at home.
I struggle to manage working part time and going to school as a single adult male without getting overwhelmed. How can people manage so much more? It almost seems superhuman to me.
I know that I could never manage what some of these other people do. If I ever had to work more than 40-50 hours a week and take care of a family, I would crumble under that amount of pressure and run for the hills. I am just not wired to be that way.
How to people do it?
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As you stated, you're not wired to be that way. Some people are wired to be able to do it, just like some people are wired to be movie stars, or a body builder, or a rock star playing in front of thousands of fans. Some people just have that ability (I certainly don't), but if you look at it as an ability that some people have, perhaps it will help you to understand it. We're all unique, with our own strengths and weaknesses. Someone who can function well while juggling a lot of projects, to do lists and balls in the air. It's a natural skill.... for me, I would crumble and feel overwhelmed. Also, you never know what they are experiencing on the inside. They could be extremely stressed and breaking down, but not showing it and are still able to maintain a high level of functioning.