How to take a pause EVEN IF you're an overstimulated, high-functioning multi-passionate
and a sneak-peak at my latest 90-day self-experiment...
Okay. Today I have executed exactly what I rehearsed in my head last night as I was lost in that liminal space somewhere between meditation and sleep…
Eyes open, breathwork, 3 rounds of 10, hold on the exhale for 10, hold again on the inhale for 10. Check. Eat, avo toast and overnight chilli, with my first coffee. Bulletproof style. With protein and butter. And coco whip on top. Tasty. Then a crisp walk in the -21℃ 🥶… check.
And on that walk I came to a quick conclusion…
…I take on a lot.
My new non-negotiables
This will be the last Sunday I agree to any sort of plans with others. I really value the time and space for myself at least once a week to just be. And yes, this comes in to my field because I’ve agreed to plans later today that I’m feeling anxious about. I’m happy to change my mind with no shame, as they no longer serve me today. And yes, I know some folks might think “you’re so flakey” or whatever… and cool. That’s their opinion. I’d rather be flakey on the outside world then dishonour myself. I spent a lifetime doing that. It’s a pretty dark space. Maybe you’ve been there too…
Anyway. Aside from that revelation on my cold walk… I have some other thoughts about things that are going to change moving forward to keep ‘me’ at the top of the “Me List”.
My podcast is very demanding and causing me to stress. I’m going to move that to a monthly schedule. Once a month you’ll get a sweet MikeDrop Radio episode. Chocked full of super edutainment. Sheer value.
I’ll keep with the writing. 1 free article and 1 paid deep dive each week. I can keep to that schedule. Anything on top is gravy…
Abandon the “schedule” thing. I’ve learned that when I do happen to miss a week, no one gives a sh*t. So, stop stressing, dude… no one actually cares.
I am uncertain if any of this is helpful. I have a lot more to say (maybe later today) and for now, I’m going to go to the gym, rip some heavy things off the floor and put them back down again and teach my dear friend Oak (check out his publication or if you’re a man looking for a circle of brothers … we meet every second Saturday…)
I’m going to teach him how to move some heavy sh*t around too and then I’ll decide how I feel after. I might write more, I might complete a project in the studio and heck, I might just play Age of Empires and take some time away from being on.
Thanks for being here and holding space. That’s so important and I truly appreciate it if you’re reading this.
Here’s a thought for the holiday week ahead…
Writing prompt: What things could you loosen up on to ensure you have a full cup? What things are you currently doing to ensure you put you at the top of the “You List”.
- M
ps. I’ve got a whole bunch of really positive data from my WHOOP that supports the time I’ve been taking for myself. I was oging to write about that today … so I’ll be sure to get that to you soon. I’ve been doing a tremendous job of turning off certain areas of my life, limiting interactions with certain groups and individuals and creating more space to just be. I’ve learned that sleep is the best exercise. Like I said, I’ll post more about that soon ‘cause it’s really valuable. For now, for all you early birds - rather, night owls - here’s a link to a free sleep study with my music if you’re interested in sleeping better.
