Have you heard of someone reaching office on a public holiday? I have seen such a colleague. Have you ever forgotten your laptop bag at home, only to realize it after reaching your desk? Or maybe, walked into office in your Saturday casuals on a Friday morning, convinced that it’s the weekend?
Why do such things happen? Is it our passion for work… or is it the silent monster called stress?
The truth is, today’s corporate world is no less than a pressure cooker. Deadlines breathing down your neck, endless meetings, WhatsApp and email notifications buzzing even at midnight and amidst all this, our mind slowly starts slipping. The brain is so overloaded that it begins to play tricks, confusing days, forgetting essentials, even robbing us of the joy of a peaceful night’s sleep.
I once saw a colleague walk in confidently on a Saturday morning, dressed sharp and ready to hustle, only to realize the entire office was dark and locked. The poor man had mixed up the days. Another time, a friend called me in panic; he had reached office, sat at his desk, and when he bent down to pull out his laptop, the bag wasn’t there. Stress had made him rush out of the house without the very thing he needed most.
It’s funny when we share these stories, but deep down it reveals how drained our minds really are. And unless we pause, it won’t stop.
So what’s the way out? It’s not about quitting your job but about reclaiming your peace. Boundaries, rest, and mindfulness are not luxuries, they’re survival tools. Switch off after work hours. Breathe, walk, journal, or just sit in silence for ten minutes. Guard your sleep like treasure.
Because in the end, a calm mind isn’t just good for work — it’s good for life.
What’s the funniest or most stressful “work confusion” you’ve faced? Share your story in the comments — you never know who might need to hear they’re not alone.
