Basically, I work in a service job that requires me to put on a voice and a face. At first it came naturally, but now it feels like I am on autopilot because of it and I am burning out. I can’t stop it though.
Example of this would be replying “Good” to every how are you’s my friends ask, even when I had a shit day. Censoring my honest opinions on things/people so that it’s customer-friendly. Having automatic replies. Being of service even when I am so exhausted etc. It’s been a year of this and I feel like I am slowly losing myself.
Until I find a job outside the service industry, how does one stop masking/people pleasing after work?