Updates from Ben Norris
Archives
Search
Subscribe
MWH #32: Designing indulgently
April 30, 2021
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
April 20, 2021
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
February 17, 2021
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
February 8, 2021
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
February 2, 2021
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
January 26, 2021
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
January 19, 2021
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
January 12, 2021
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
January 5, 2021
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
December 21, 2020
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
December 15, 2020
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
December 8, 2020
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
December 1, 2020
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
November 23, 2020
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
November 17, 2020
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?
November 10, 2020
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
November 3, 2020
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
October 27, 2020
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
October 20, 2020
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
October 13, 2020
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,...
Newer archives
Older archives