MWH #32: Designing indulgently
This week I discuss impulse control, the gift of OCD, and change and growth. These weekly updates are an ongoing series in which I share what it is like to...
MWH: Weekend getaway
I realized that I have not been sending out my weekly updates to you, and I apologize. Hopefully I can do a better job remembering. If you want, you can...
MWH Update: Crying at TV
In my update this week, I share about difficulty returning to work, the emotional impact of a TV show, and the results of my short device fast. more Happy...
MWH Update: Happily being shot
In a quick update this week, I discuss taking a week off, a date with my son, and a device fast. more I vacillated on whether to write an update this week,...
MWH Update: Shipping an app
My update from this week includes a grossly overdue vehicle registration, finally releasing a major app update, and continued Lego-building success. more...
MWH Weekly Update: Creating Lego characters
This week’s update covers pain at inconveniencing others, the delights of designing a presentation, and communicating with respect. more I feel like I am...
MWH Weekly Update: Purple Monkey Party
In this week’s update, I discuss a purple monkey birthday party, a magical phrase, and a tricky programming bug. more The start of a new year has...
MWH: Laughing at fear
This weekly update shares about the fear of fear, building Legos, and the importance of support groups. more This has been a stressful week for so many...
MWH: Quest for curiosity
In my first weekly update of the new year, I discuss the difficulty of the holidays, the joy of a new project, and missing a week. more Happy New Year! I...
MWH: Like yourself again
In my regular weekly update, I discuss feeling like myself again, renting a private office, and supporting my wife in taking a sick day. more This is a...
MWH: Distress tolerance & sudoku
In this edition of my weekly update, I write about the skill of distress tolerance, a lovely sudoku app, and authenticity. There is so much to celebrate and...
MWH: Running in circles
Following a difficult week, I share about another dissociative panic attack, the healing that comes through facing uncertainty, and frantic website work....
MWH: Gratitude and panic
This week, I share about nailing the holiday, recognizing panic attacks, and expressing gratitude. more One thing I am grateful for is this outlet for my...
MWH: When therapy fails
This week felt like one of the longest years of my life. I discuss layoffs, coping, and therapy failures. more The events of last week set me up for this...
MWH: A slight breakdown
Hi again, I hope things are well with you. It continues to be helpful for me to write up my experiences and share them with you. If it’s helpful to you, I’d...
MWH: Human or robot?
Hello again, I hope you are hanging in there. Life can be overwhelming in the best times, and we are certainly not living in the best of times right now. As...
MWH: Loss and uncertainty
Hi there, I hope that you are making it through these weeks. This last one was rough for me, and I imagine that might be true for you as well. I would love...
MWH: Surgery and healing
Hello again, This update comes to you from my downstairs armchair, where I have spent the vast majority of the last 72 hours. As usual, you can read the...
MWH: Aftermath of therapy
Hello again! My update comes a little later than usual this week, which will make sense as you read it. As always, you can read it on my blog at...
MWH: An experienced beginner
Hello there, How has your week been? I hope you are hanging in there. So many people have been struggling lately. It seems like a great time for compassion,...
MWH: Spiral of doom
Hello friend, I am too tired to try to find clever words to introduce my update this week. Know that I care about you and your well-being, and that motivates...
MWH: Mac and cheese and syrup
Hello again! It's exciting to me that I have been able to keep up this regular weekly cadence for a full month. Hopefully you've enjoyed it as well. You can...
MWH Weekly Update
Hello once again, As the weather turns a little cooler, I’ve been enjoying getting outside and staying comfortable more as of late. As the collective psyche...
Mental Work Health Weekly Update
Hello again, This is becoming a nice habit. I’m certainly enjoying it, and I hope you are as well! This week had some challenges for me, as you’ll read. If...
MWH: Trying out therapy
Hello again, I’m feeling on a roll with publishing twice in a week. This next article continues my story discovering mental health. You can read it on my...
Mental Work Health Weekly Update
Hi again, I’m thrilled to be sending you this again so soon. I am enjoying my new format and the simplicity and clarity it affords me in writing regularly....
Mental Work Health Update
Hello again! Ben Norris here. I’m continuing to work on sharing more of my story, but I wanted to try out an experiment at the same time. You can read the...
Mental Work Health: Summer update
Greetings! I hope you are well and healthy, in mind and body. This is a trying time, and I encourage you (and me!) to exercise extra compassion for yourself...
Summer thoughts from Ben Norris
Greetings! I hope this finds you well. We have had an interesting year. As someone with a mental health condition, it has been strangely validating in many...
Back pain and panic attacks
Hi there, Ben here. Thanks for subscribing. I just posted a new article and wanted to share it with you. If you’d rather, you can view it on the web here:...