Since losing my job in August, I've been having a rough time staying consistent with my productivity. I would have a huge spike from the adrenalin of the moment, and then I would crash. As time has gone on, the height of those spikes has dropped, but the frequency of the crashes has stayed the same. I'm reminded of the graph of a vibrating string. The position keeps coming back up, but the magnitude of the curve steadily decays without new energy being put into the system. Just hoping I'm able to make some real progress before it flattens out completely.

Hi y'all, My health has been worsening lately, and I decided it's time to apply for disability again. I have reached out to a lawyer and they're confident that I have a good case. Unfortunately, while the case is pending (they said 3-6 months is normal), I am not going to be able to work/earn money. This is fine, as my health really doesn't allow me to anyway, but previously I'd grabbed little jobs wherever I could to try to stay afloat. What this means for y'all: - Power Hours are going to be on a "when I can" basis (although if anyone else is interested in hosting Power Hours when I'm not able, I'd love to make that happen. - Everyone should downgrade their membership to the Free tier, please. I can only cancel memberships by kicking people out, but I won't be able to fulfill on any paid stuff for the forseeable future, so please downgrade yourself if you can. Let me know if you have trouble. - I am not available for productivity coaching or consulting -- BUT for anyone with needs in the area of automations, business streamlining, or business coaching/consulting, I have a great relationship with Workximple and would happily set up a meeting to get you what you need. This is... not what I want to be doing right now, but it has been time for me to face reality for a while. Love you all.

Not an easy place to be or to face alone!

My PT's been dry needling my shoulder, and as unpleasant as it is to do it's actually really helped my shoulder! I can't believe it took over 8 years for a doc to recommend it to me -- but that's how it goes, sometimes. How're y'all doing?

Let's complain together! What are you going through? A couple little rules to keep it effective: 1. Say what you need. Posting a complaint? Say up front whether you want advice or just want to be heard. Sometimes you just need to say the damn thing out loud. 2. Follow the lead. Responding to someone else's post? Hold the advice unless they asked for it. 3. No Sadness Olympics. Every complaint is valid. Nobody's handing out medals for Most Miserable.