Just a little space to breathe
These past few weeks, I’ve been trying hard to stay strong. To keep performing, keep smiling, keep showing up. But lately, something in me feels… off.
I don’t feel like me anymore. The one who used to be full of life, ideas, confidence. She’s still there—but quieter now. Tired.
And I’ve realized what I need right now isn’t anything big. It’s not a vacation or an escape. It’s just… home.
Lately, I’ve been craving the comfort of home—not just the physical space, but the peace it brings. I know I can’t stay there forever, and I probably wouldn’t even want to. But right now, I just need to go home. To breathe. To rest. To feel human again.
But even that feels hard, because our internship doesn’t really have a work-from-home option. And I completely understand—rules are rules.
Still, I wonder... in moments like these, shouldn’t we be allowed just a little softness? Just a bit of understanding?
I’m not asking for shortcuts. Just a little space to recharge—so I can give my best again, not out of burnout, but from a place of wholeness.
If anyone has ever asked for work-from-home during an internship… how did you do it gently and honestly? What reason helped you express your need?
Because I’m reaching that point where I know something has to give—and I just want to ask for this, the right way.
— A quiet request from a tired intern 💭
I can relate well to your situation! I have been through the same, and was able to come out of this. Trust me, you too, shall overcome!
A few suggestions that you may find helpful-
- If possible, tell your Mom or Dad or a sibling to come over and stay with you for a week or so. In college, were you a hosteller or day scholar? Homesickness is normal, natural. Especially when we go through tough times, we crave for our family's support! Tell them how you feel, and that will solve half the problem.
- Make friends. This takes effort but its worth it. If you don't have good friends, life becomes hard. Having two friends, with whom you can sit in the evening or at night, to rant about life, crib about work, vent out all frustration and then console each other, share laughs, and leave feeling lighter, is important! A good laughter at the end of the day on random jokes with friends works wonders.
- Get a hobby. In your free time pursue what makes you feel alive... A hobby need not be productive, but it should make you happy!! That's vital... You were full of ideas and life, and your leisure after work is meant to let out your true self!
- Disclaimer... This particular suggestion may be life changing or may be absolutely useless, however, I'll still say - Try to reflect if this is really the career that you have wanted. Does it align with your passion and dreams... Or are you here simply out of a rat race, or while going with the flow... And moreover, are you willing to put up with corporate life for the rest of your career? As an intern, you can still make career switches, etc. to pursue your real passions! Take out a weekend and give it a thought... If you were guaranteed to not fail, then what would you have chosen to become!
All the best to you, hope it helps! And when feeling too sad, just tune into your favorite song, call a friend, go for a jog, and tell yourself... This too shall pass. Eventually, you'll figure out everything, you will adapt, these feelings will go away... And you will feel like yourself again!
Thank you for your support! Will definitely give it a thought!
Abhi life Shuru huyi has boss…Abhi se hai using words like burn out and comfort?
Don’t take yourself too seriously, relax and chill. Sabki band bajti hai, it’s not only you. We humans crave for comfort but magic happens when you’re not in your comfort zone.
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This hit hard! Thanks for sharing
You are not enjoying people around you
That's true. At the beginning I used to always stand out among my fellow peers, but later on things started to become more pretentious and I don't know what, more overwhelming especially because of the senior I'm working with. Well others used to envy since I was the first one to get the live projects. But then lately I have no clue what's going on. People who know me will tell that I can never ever spend a single minute without smiling or laughing but Here I am with two straight months, crying everyday, every minute!
You need to start creating the space and comfort u want in ur life wherever u r. Going back to home will never b the solution ever.
Get up early, do some morning routine like go for walk, yoga. Do some good skin care...make good breakfast for urself.
If u don't feel like doing this...literally buy good sports wear n u will get some motivation.
Bro breath and show up to work. Study when yoy get back. Do your job better or start talking to recruiters and switch. Why so serious?
Start looking for jobs in your hometown. If there are less opportunities of your field, you can do teaching if you are interested then only go for this option. Teaching is a profession, that is available in almost every part of the world.
