Pack Rat Syndrome

So I thought about how well I could describe my life by calling it that of a pack rat. No, I'm not talking about material possessions here. What I'm talking about is the whole thing that is the rat race that we find ourselves running in quite so often. If I look back over the past few years (make that more than just the past few years) I find that I've always been running in pursuit of some goal. One goal replaced another, and then that got replaced, and so on until I've found myself here today. There has always been something that meant that I had to hold off on "enjoying life." I get that life isn't all about being comfortable, but at what point do you say enough is enough? Y'all know how much I hate worrying and stressing. At the same time, how often would you say I look stressed? Isn't there supposed to be some sort of balance to life? Right now, the thing that I'm putting off is sleep. Because, I tell myself, there's lot of things to get done! Well. There will always be work. Or at least, that's how I feel. Don't get me wrong. I like being busy, I like being challenged, and I think I will always be looking for ways to push myself. But as I reach some major crossroads as a part of growing up, I'm trying to figure out when, where, and how I will look for that balance that is all so necessary to living a sane life. Personally, I don't think I would mind working A LOT of hours if I loved the work. But, what happens to family life if you're so busy at work? Something, somewhere, has to give. We can't have it all. It's hard to try and make choices now that will so profoundly impact life years down the road. And it's even harder to try and make those choices without having all the details necessary for making a fully informed decision. Why should I worry about having a family life when there isn't any guarantee I'll get married in the first place? Well, because I think it very well impacts my goals for the next few years and maybe even my career. So, yes. Pack rat syndrome. I think I've had it for quite a few years now, and I don't think it's getting any better as I get older. Anyone want to join me in finding a "cure" for that?