I Think Jobs Should Steal Higher You

So, you know how we're always hearing about how jobs are stealing our time, right? I mean, who hasn't felt like they're working 24/7, even when they're just trying to enjoy a nice meal or catch up on their favorite show?

But have you ever stopped to think, what if jobs were literally stealing something else? Like, say, our higher selves? Stick with me here, I'm not talking about some spiritual mumbo jumbo. I'm talking about the part of us that's creative, innovative, curious, and, well, higher.

Think about it. When was the last time you had a brilliant idea at work? Or felt inspired to learn something new? Or even just had a good old-fashioned 'eureka!' moment? Chances are, it wasn't during that endless meeting you had to sit through, or while you were crunching numbers, or writing that report that was due yesterday.

Meet the 'Higher You' Thief

No, those moments usually come when we're doing something we love, or when we're just letting our minds wander. You know, like when we're supposed to be 'relaxing' or 'unplugging'. And that, my friends, is when the 'Higher You' thief strikes.

How the phrase "stealing our jobs" went from meme to politics - Pulso

You see, jobs have this sneaky way of making us believe that productivity is the be-all and end-all. That every minute of our day should be accounted for, every task ticked off a list. But what about the stuff that doesn't get ticked off? The stuff that doesn't have a deadline or a deliverable? That's where our 'Higher You' lives, and that's what jobs are stealing from us.

But Why?

Well, it's not like jobs are doing this on purpose. They're just trying to get stuff done, and they need us to do it. But here's the thing: we're not machines. We're not designed to be productive 24/7. We need downtime. We need space to think, to dream, to create. That's when we're at our best. That's when we're higher.

Worker Career Achievement Stealer Flat Design Character Illustration

So, what can we do about it? I'm not saying we should all quit our jobs and become full-time dreamers (although, if that's your thing, you do you). But maybe we can start making time for our 'Higher You'. Maybe we can schedule in some 'thinking time', or 'daydreaming hours'. Maybe we can learn to say 'no' to meetings that could've been emails, and 'yes' to ideas that make our hearts race.

Because here's the thing: when we're higher, we're better. We're better at our jobs, we're better at life, and we're better at being us. And that, my friends, is something worth stealing back.