We live in a world that celebrates professional achievement — and while there’s nothing wrong with that, we need to remember: we are more than our careers. This is a lesson I learned from my over 25 years in the corporate world. Ironically, I pursued a career as an HR professional.
Your job is just one part of a much bigger picture.
The other parts — family, health, friendships, finances, spirituality — they’re not distractions. They are essential to who you are and how fully you live.
Taking time for interests beyond work doesn’t take away from your performance — it often enhances it. Ideas, insights, and solutions are more likely to come when your mind is open and your heart is full — not when you’re running on empty.
Success at work is meaningful. But fulfillment comes from leading a whole life — not just a productive one.
If you’ve been feeling off-balance lately, maybe the next right move isn’t to do more at work — but to reconnect with the parts of your life you’ve been putting on hold.
Because in the end, your career is what you do. But it’s not all of who you are.
For more insights, check out the GMA News feature where Benjie and other experts share how having a life outside of work can actually make you better at your job: How does having a life outside of work make you better at your job? Experts answer | GMA News Online
