The Mental Load of Managing Risk
Added 2020-07-15 20:14:36 +0000 UTCIt’s time for the Patron-Exclusive comic!!
I’ve been a bit squirrelly lately. The way that we seem to be pulling out of pandemic, slowly easing restrictions and opening the world back up is so heartening. But it also constantly begs the question if I’m doing enough, taking enough precautions, being careful enough, in the hopes of avoiding the dreaded second wave.
When I remember the actual mental gymnastics this requires, it doesn’t seem so strange that I’d be a bit scattered. But I have to consciously remind myself that there is, in fact, good reason to be a little off these days. So I made this comic as a reminder for myself, and maybe for you too.
Be generous with yourself. Don’t underestimate the energy it takes to run your current mental load. If you’re a little off, a little scattered, it’s okay to take care and take time. There is plenty of reason but the only reason you need is that you deserve it.
Be well.
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