So Easy

So easy to get on that downward spiralif we forget about self-discipline. Nowadays it's rare that people will keep a job for twenty, thirty years. More like five, if that much. No matter how the end comes, from downsizing, to factory shut-down, to getting fired or quitting outright, it's easy to wallow in self-pity after a while.
The desire to sleep-in, catch-up on the Zzzzs, postpone the job search for a bit and letr it slide. o easy to become a slob. Actually, such a period may have a positive point to it if it doesn't last forever, if the time is taken for a "time-out" and lead to some sort of soul searching and new career outlook as well as a new outlook on life.
Out of the rat race, smaller income but more free time. More time to spend with your loved ones. More time to enjoy your life. So let things slide for a while, it's OK. But don't forget to keep your eyes on the road.