I officially started my journey towards passing my Project Management Professional (PMP) certification yesterday. The application to take the test is intense. I hope to
Category: Depression/Anxiety
Day 75: Keep calm and carry on
Yesterday I realized that hiring probably isn’t any company’s priority right now, and I might have a long slog ahead until I find a new
Day 74: Social Distancing Survival Guide
There are four types of people when it comes to Coronavirus and social distancing and staying at home. 1. It won’t happen to me so
Day 73: Staying productive while stuck at home
I’m so proud of all I accomplished yesterday! First of all, I wrote a long, heartfelt post about still being able to see the world
Day 72: Coronavirus Gratitude. “Look for the Helpers.”
I look at the world around me and despite the effects of the Coronavirus I am able to see the positive and feel optimism and
Day 71: Getting sick
Getting sick is not an achievement, but appropriate mind-body connection definitely is. This is true for me in particular, since it’s something I’ve often failed
Day 70: Coronavirus and Unemployment
Yesterday, I achieved the unimaginable. I calmed my mother down. Firstly, a quick update about my friend’s missing cat, Roux. He was found late yesterday
Day 69: Cover letters and weight loss
TW: Weight loss and dieting First of all, please send all the best of vibes that this sweet silly boy finds his way home soon.
Days 67 & 68: Unemployment Anxiety and Depression
I had a panic attack on Sunday and broke down in sobs for a while. I was rendered incoherent while taken over by the kind
Days 65 & 66: Self-esteem in the Workplace
My boss sent me a job listing yesterday. This is not surprising; he and I were both laid off a few weeks ago. I’ve sent
Day 64: ADHD, Unemployment, and Body Movement
One of the key challenges while unemployed has been not letting my body stagnate. It was already difficult to make sure my body moved frequently
Day 63: Make a plan and stay the course
The resume is written. The research into the players in my field is complete. I know who I want to work for. The time has
Day 62: Unfortunate Realizations
Chills. A cough. Intense and inexplicable exhaustion. Sinus headache. Once, I thought of these symptoms as a sign I was getting sick. At least once
Day 61: Using Control Techniques for Anxiety Management
I overslept by almost an hour this morning and am, as a result, feeling panicked. It is 7:30 now and I am forcing myself to
Day 60: Maintaining Good Habits
Routines are so ingrained that when life throws a massive disruption our way it can take us a while to form new ones. That’s why,