Author: Ryan
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Finding Restoration in The Long Week – the Heavy Bear
It’s only Monday, and I can already tell it’s going to be a long week. Some days just carry a certain weight. You might not even be particularly busy, but everything still feels off. There’s a low-grade friction to the day, like a dull ache you can’t quite shake. On days like this, I usually…
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Clarity, Focus, and the Cost of High Standards for the Eagle Archetype
The Eagle archetype is known for its vision; always scanning the horizon, always aware of the big picture. If this is you, some may see you as confident, composed, maybe even intimidating in your clarity. You fly high, see farther, and often carry the pressure of always having it together. But even eagles get tired.…
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Introducing Long Week Short Week (Beta)
It started with a question. “Does this week feel long or short to you?” I used to ask that question a lot, especially during the height of remote work in 2020 and 2021. In a time when days blurred into each other and our homes became offices, schools, and daycares, it felt important to check…
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Understanding Time Perception: How Our Minds Shape Our Workdays
Time is a peculiar concept. While it’s an objective measure of passing moments, our perception of time can be remarkably subjective. Just this morning, beginning the month of May, I couldn’t help be realize how fast April had flown by as opposed to January. And just like a month or two can come and go…