i don't need less work, i need more control

Anyway: On being different, and doing it anyway · Oct 27, 2026 · 2m

I used to think I wanted to work less, but I realized that true work life balance is actually about control, not volume.

Many of us start a career change with the assumption that the goal is to reduce our total hours. However, after reflecting on my own inconsistent brain schedule, I discovered that the desire to do less was actually a symptom of needing more autonomy. It is not about avoiding effort; it is about having the authority to decide when and how that effort happens.

When you prioritize control over your energy, you stop fighting against your natural rhythms. This shift in mindset…