Didn’t want to run, but I did. And I reach five, my per-day quota for the week. But no, I passed SIX. 6.3, actually. I almost didn’t go out. I put on running uniform, but then nearly just as soon returned it to bag and stayed put, at desk. NO. No, that is…
Tag: mental health
09:52…. Blocked off 10-10:30 for SALES CONTENT. That is specifically what it says on the cal.
SELF-TALK, part of today’s talk, 14:00 in the other building. My inner voice now becoming more of a counselor, or attorney. Yes, attorney. Counseling on right and wrong, which moves to make and which to not. Itemizing sales content pieces… $$$$$$$$ Everything looking lucrative this morning. Why, I realize this is not just sales content,…
Class done.
Taking a minute, focus, center, I know I’m overthinking. Caught myself walking back to the HR part of the building, trying to sync with a buddy of mine, Mr. Sapp, the one hosting the Speakers meeting tomorrow. Class today, perfect. Seriously, I don’t know how I could have asked for, written, prayed for or whatever,…
2-25-26
12:33 Lunch. No run yet today, not sure I’ll have the energy to get on in today. Tomorrow and Friday I will, but today… may just have to pass. Class today, good. Wouldn’t say great, but surely it’s good. It’s me, I’m a little off and I can’t determine why. Trail mix on desk, sparkling…
Up this morning with a to-do list already forming in my head, which is impressive considering I hadn’t yet located my awareness, senses.
Some people wake up slowly, like flowers stretching to the sun. I do so like a middle manager being handed a clipboard. Alright, what are we moving forward today? I haven’t even completed normal morning to-do’s and already I’m behind schedule on becoming a more impressive self. Productivity, I’ve decided, is a lot like cake. …
08:55… moving.
Quickly. VV office. Coffee after latte. Music, shocked at what I’ve scheduled in terms of appointments…. One thing to do, restart work computer. Nearly forgot. In progress, and still before 09:00. What now…. Sip coffee, breathe, don’t force the moment or the manuscript, I urge myself. Class tomorrow, additional notes printed and back at the…
2-23-26
11:42 About to run… 5 miles. Now back in office and wondering what next for the writer staring at the screen knowing he’s overthinking and he even has a slide in his training deck that says, “DON’T OVERTHINK THIS.” Wow, he thinks to himself. “Fucking hypocrite.” In the writing booth, last cup for the day. …
Taking care of yourself is not an escape, it’s a return to the drawing board. When you sit back in the chair of your own Story and pick up the brushes again.
The world will always broadcast noise. Work will throw urgency at your map. People will hand you their expectations like heavy coats and assume you will wear them without anything short of amazement. Your power begins when you decide to set some of those coats down. This can look simple… a slow cup of coffee,…
#professormikey on Self-Care 101: The Practice of Staying Human
Self-care is often sold as candles and quiet music, but real care is simpler and more practical. It is maintenance. Anything that works needs attention, and people are no different. At its core, self-care means noticing and responding. Notice when you are tired and rest. Notice when you are overwhelmed and step back. Notice when…
10:11 ::::: Break. Just talking with this student, who used to teach high school Spanish at a charter school in the city…
Me, sleepy, fighting to be more lively. 13:57 Class done. Sitting with no music though now I think I need some. Written earlier… Note to self: You cannot train hunger.You cannot train kindness.You cannot train curiosity. You can only create a space where those things either show up or they don’t. …so true. Thought about…
Tired and moving slow. Trying to talk myself out of these sluggish steps.
Coffee, I mean espresso to the stage with me. Quick entry here before class. Ugh… more caffeine please. Another sip and I think I have time to make one more cup. Why am I spending this much time writing about coffee and making it instead of actually doing so? Sales Training… need to get creative…
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2-19-26 Teaching day. SELF-CARE stressed more in slides that with previous students. Only one student this class. SELF-CARE, becoming the thesis. Writing yesterday at Jose’s restaurant with cat Micci next to me. And me, this writer, feeling so much peace, gratitude…. Happiness. Mental Health and Peace….. GRATITUDE. One of those days where I ask myself,…
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