In this week’s update, I discuss a purple monkey birthday party, a magical phrase, and a tricky programming bug.
Laughing at fear
This weekly update shares about the fear of fear, building Legos, and the importance of support groups.
Quest for curiosity
In my first weekly update of the new year, I discuss the difficulty of the holidays, the joy of a new project, and missing a week.
Like yourself again
In my regular weekly update, I discuss feeling like myself again, renting a private office, and supporting my wife in taking a sick day.
Distress tolerance & sudoku
In this edition of my weekly update, I write about the skill of distress tolerance, a lovely sudoku app, and authenticity.
Running in circles
Following a difficult week, I share about another dissociative panic attack, the healing that comes through facing uncertainty, and frantic website work.
Gratitude and panic
This week, I share about nailing the holiday, recognizing panic attacks, and expressing gratitude.
When therapy fails
This week felt like one of the longest years of my life. I discuss layoffs, coping, and therapy failures.
Human or robot?
In my weekly update, I discuss saying goodbye, progress on a goal, and a healthy reminder of my fallibility.
Loss and uncertainty
Amidst tears and candy, this week brought both expected and surprising news of departures, a welcome reminder of progress, and a spooky and worthwhile holiday.
Surgery and healing
In this past week, I dealt with the pain and upside of surgery, and wrestled with an existential question.
Aftermath of therapy
This week is all about the experience and fallout of an intense therapy session—extreme agitation, the pleasure of a strong support system, and the clarity that came through journaling.
An experienced beginner
This week brings some thoughts on a surprise struggle, a parenting win, and pragmatic sketching.
Mac and cheese and syrup
My update from this week includes a nonsensical meal, an uplifting 1:1, and an evening of sports.
Recharging in Allentown
In my regular weekly update, I share about disappointing others, traveling with my brother, and sketching my surroundings.
Show up & see
After a difficult week, I share about taking days off, presenting to executives, and thoughts on suffering.
Trying out therapy
My first experience with talk therapy was uncomfortable, awkward, and unfulfilling. I have since had fantastic experiences, but the beginning was anything but.
Rebecoming a novice
In my second weekly update, I share about missing medication, blacksmithing, and role-playing as a thuggish henchman.
Spinning in neutral
In the hopes of publishing more regularly, I am trying out a new format. I want to share some thoughts on decisions, milestones, and exercise.
Working remotely
Many of us have been thrust into coping with a global crisis by working from home, if we are lucky. For some, this is a welcome reprieve from the stresses of office life; for all, there are additional challenges. This leads to the question: should we support or pursue remote work when we have a choice?
Servant leadership
One of the most impactful roles in the workplace is the direct manager. This person has a huge effect on our mental and emotional well-being at work. However, this is not the only person who can be a leader. All of us can rise us to be leaders, regardless of positional authority. It is important to consider what kind of leader we are and want to be.
Back pain and panic attacks
Mental health and physical health can be intimately connected, as I found out when I had my first personal exposure to a mental health crisis.
Suggestion of counseling
As someone who grew up largely ignorant of mental health, and the situations and resources connected with it, I was completely taken aback when someone suggested that I consider counseling.