DECOMPRESS

M. It's been a bit and I have lots on my mind

C. Let it out

M. Today was a very rough tech day. F’ing Gmail wouldn't load. I wasted so much f’ing time trying to log in

C. Go on

M. Also had problems with Outlook. Also took forever to load.

C. Okay

M. And then had a huge scare with PM not working in Ch___. Scared the hell out of me.

C. OMG

M. Finally got it to work. Looks like content that was added a while back doesn't display but new content does. Huge scare.

C. But looks like you tested it multiple times, right? And M also tested it, right?

M. Yes. But I need to test it daily and especially on November 1, which is Sunday.

C. Go on

M. Had a better day than yesterday.

C. How so?

M. Not quite as fatigued. I did a workout and went for a walk.

C. That's good

M. I saw a video clip from a neuroscientist where he said that behavior drives emotions not the other way around.

C. Okay

M. So, I did more stuff to take of myself today, especially working out and getting outside the house.

C. I'm sensing some anger. Get it out.

M. I'm f’ing pissed off about the tech stuff and pissed off at f’ing C___. I'm upset that DJ didn't get back to me. I've put in a ton of time and effort into their PB. He's probably busy with ME but still, it's bothersome that he hasn't responded.

C. Go on

M. I'm also pissed V hasn't gotten back to me.

C. Can I give you my perspective?

M. Sure

C. I know and can understand why this would bother you. You've worked so hard and it means so much and you feel like you're finally on the verge, right?

M. Exactly. I'm so close. PM is the best it's ever been and this deal with G is scary.

C. Understandable. Fortunately, you tested and so far it's working fine with new content.

M. Yeah. I could tell that I was flustered when I spoke with M. I was tense.

C. Well, this is understandable given that you discovered the issue right before the call and we're testing it during the call. If anything, you did a great job of keeping your cool. What else?

M. I'm pissed at the a____. I don't see why we need to meet other than to catch up. Don't feel like there's a lot in it for me.

C. Just do it. Focus on other stuff.

M. Well that's just it. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed.

C. How so?

M. Well I just spent most of last week and this weekend working on the CFP and the guide. This all came out great. But now I have to redo the PB in PM. It's one thing after another. And it's all so time consuming.

C. Well, fortunately you have time tomorrow to work on this.

M. That's true

C. Also, you did a great job with HL today. You were sharp and personable.

M. Thanks. I almost forgot about this.

C. I can understand why. You also did a fabulous job with the guide. This is stellar work. This truly shows that you are an expert in your field.

M. Thanks. I appreciate it.

C. What else?

M. I'm also pissed that P didn't get back to me.

C. You have a call with R tomorrow, right?

M. Yeah.

C. Okay just take it from there. My advice is that you plan out tomorrow. I also suggest that you do the relaxation exercises you learned. Eat a healthy dinner. Log your workout. Spend a few minutes _____. Maybe spend time in front room with N so you don't isolate yourself. Do professional development stuff. Review the CV material. Okay?

M. Okay. Will do. Thanks.

C. Feel better?

M. I do. Was good to get this stuff off my chest.

C. Great. Take care.

M. Will do. You too.