Cannot work without my head in a vise

a year ago

The author developed a dependency on over-ear headphones as a work ritual, starting from college with a pair from the 1990s.
Headphones became essential for entering 'work mode,' providing a sense of focus and separation from surroundings.
The author initially feared this dependency but later accepted it as manageable, even using non-functional headphones for the physical sensation.
During WFH, headphones served as a boundary between work and personal time, moved between computers as part of a daily ritual.
Reluctance to switch to wireless headphones stemmed from seeing them as part of the desktop computer apparatus, but eventually adapted.
The author plans to use current wireless headphones until they no longer function, valuing the ear-covering aspect over other features.

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