Am Quote by Michelle Pfeiffer
“When I wasn't working I didn't know what to do with myself and sort of didn't exist, in a way, when I wasn't working, so I was like two different people. I am not like that anymore.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1995 Vanity Fair profile of Michelle Pfeiffer
Identity tied to work can cause a sense of emptiness when idle, leading to fragmented self‑concepts.
In simple terms: Work defined self; without work felt lost.
Key Takeaway
Separate self‑worth from job role.
Themes
identity
work
self‑concept
psychology
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
personal
psychological
When to use this quote
- career transition
- retirement
- unemployment
- personal growth
Key Concepts
existentialism
role theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define yourself outside of work?
- What activities nurture your non‑work identity?
A Different Perspective
May ignore other aspects of self beyond professional identity.
