This idea of “time-boxed freak outs” has always stuck with me. A few times a year I get overwhelmed. I think we all do to some extent. Often I’d try to fight it, don’t cry, don’t get overwhelmed. But I remembered what my Mom said and I started being present in the freak out. I’d set a timer for 10 or 15 minutes and REALLY own it. Get upset, cry, and not feel bad about it. I deserve the release and by time-boxing it, it allowed me to own it and accept it. I can ramp up, and then ramp down. I’ve found this to be far more healthy than trying to swallow feelings and hold it in. Sometimes it needs to be OK to go and cry in your car in the parking lot.
I tweeted about this idea and found a number of replies that also found this technique helpful. Here are some anonymized quotes:
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Again, as with all random internet advice, you are under no obligation to do anything you don’t feel is safe for you. However, some have found this helpful. I hope it helps you. Be well! Sponsor: Simplify code, reduce costs, and build faster without compromising the transactionality, scale and flexibility you need. Fauna - a global serverless database for all your applications. Learn more! © 2021 Scott Hanselman. All rights reserved. Try time-boxed panics published first on http://7elementswd.tumblr.com/ via Tumblr Try time-boxed panics
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