This is a good problem to have. Having a curious mind and taking pleasure in learning and growing, for me at least, is the highest pleasure. I'm into computer science, piano, European history, politics, Buddhism and a few other things. I get frustrated that there aren't enough hours in the day and it can feel a bit overwhelming. I also fear becoming a jack of all trades. I'd rather be masterful in one or two areas and proficient in a few more.
My solution to this is to prioritise. Comp Sci, as well as being fascinating to me, is related to my job and is my main marketable skillset so that takes precedence. Music is an important part of relaxing and recreation so that also ranks highly. On the other hand, politics and history, whilst being deeply important to me, are less so. They don't pay the bills and they don't maintain my wellbeing to the same extent. I invest less in these therefore.
So the tldr is that it's great that you like so many things, it's a great gift, but you should learn to prioritise in case you spread yourself too thin. Find a prioritisation metric that makes sense to you. Where does meaning / ability and fulfilment intersect with these areas for example?
This is really good food for thought! I especially like the part re music being important for relaxing and recreation. I used to be more musical, maybe I should get back to that. Especially since it requires less brain juice, might be a good candidate for solving my problem with self care :) Thanks so much for sharing and for your point on prioritisation!
My solution to this is to prioritise. Comp Sci, as well as being fascinating to me, is related to my job and is my main marketable skillset so that takes precedence. Music is an important part of relaxing and recreation so that also ranks highly. On the other hand, politics and history, whilst being deeply important to me, are less so. They don't pay the bills and they don't maintain my wellbeing to the same extent. I invest less in these therefore.
So the tldr is that it's great that you like so many things, it's a great gift, but you should learn to prioritise in case you spread yourself too thin. Find a prioritisation metric that makes sense to you. Where does meaning / ability and fulfilment intersect with these areas for example?