phish or cut bait.

I know what it is, and I'm quite tired of it. I get emotionally yanked around by perceived attention (or lack thereof) or praise or slights from other people. This is unhealthy, suboptimal. I need my own sense of self-worth, and I need to be more mindful of it. I'd probably be happier if I was getting more done.

Arbeit macht frei, yes?