Spending two hours on the phone with the helpdesk to fix authentication issues blocking my access to work apps? Peak Monday energy. 🔒📞😩

Aditi Nerurkar, MD:

It’s easy to feel isolated or prefer to be alone when you’re stressed. But connecting with others from time to time can help decrease your stress, even if you’re an introvert.

It’s during these times that it is best to act and make decisions based on what you know rather than what you feel. Not always easy though. Especially when you’re in the thick of it. I’m trying to be more mindful and intentional about this since I know my default is to withdraw and isolate.

It’s tough when someone you care about needs comfort, support, and encouragement, but you’re too unwell to get out of bed and be there for them.

Currently reading: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker 📚

A beautiful PNW day! 📷

A picture of Mount Rainier

Today is the day! Heading to my first “Drawing for Beginners” class at the local college. I’m curious to see what other 50-somethings are also taking advantage of the continuing education class catalog.

Finished Reading: The Confident Mind by Nathaniel Zinsser 📚

Mural on the wall outside the WC at McMenamins Elks Temple. 📷

Abstract mural art on an interior wall