I’m embarrassed and ashamed of the fact that I can’t stop internalizing the words and actions of insecure bullies.
Tag: jerk brain
Tuesday haiku
It’s been a weird day. Also, Happy Birthday to my dog, Macallan!
Conversations with Jerk Brain: The saga continues
Hello, old friend.
It’s always Day 1
The Amazon.com management philosophy translates well to a framework for mental health wellness.
Learning to read the room
As I’ve written before, positivity can be toxic. In the throes of the COVID19 crisis, it’s important that we stay vigilant and call out actions that serve to shame those struggling with anxiety, depression, and other challenging circumstances.
Social distancing in Cabot Cove
Just as I start to feel myself coming back from my Jerk Brain-induced isolation and withdrawal of the last many months, I need to start practicing social distancing. A television show from my youth, now available over streaming, is making it a little easier.
So much to say
I’m experiencing all the feels. It’s a lot to handle all at once.
Through a mirror darkly
Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, noted leader in higher education and French literature scholar, gave an excellent talk at Rice University yesterday. It’s got me thinking about the “in camera” inspection I’m doing of myself.
Writer’s block (and tackle)
It’s not that I don’t have something to say. It’s that Jerk Brain doesn’t want me to say it.
Depression as a signal
I’m coming to terms with the reality that my depression is not the result of brain chemistry alone.
