Tyler's Grim Reminders

Episode 10 - Working Away from the Office


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Have you ever opened your eyes in the morning and realized there’s no frantic scramble to warm up your car or catch the bus, there's no need to iron that shirt or rehearse for some polite small talk before you’ve even had your coffee? Instead, there’s a quiet moment where the day stretches ahead, and for once, it actually feels like it’s yours. You wander into the kitchen, make your own breakfast at your own pace, and maybe even let yourself linger by the window for a few extra minutes, just watching the world wake up with the twinkle of dawn. There's still work to be done, of course. The calendar is still filed with meetings, the emails keep rolling in, and there’s always that one person who seems to think “urgent” means right now, no matter what else you’re doing. But somehow, the edges of the scenery and vibe feel softer. The pressure to perform for an audience of coworkers has faded and replaced by the subtle comfort of your own space. You can take a real lunch break, not just a hurried sandwich at your desk. You can step outside for a breath of fresh air without feeling like you’re sneaking away. It's a different kind of rhythm that is absent of showmanship. Sometimes you find yourself lost in a project, surprised at how much you can accomplish when no one’s hovering nearby. Other times, you realize you have the freedom to pause, to think, to let your mind wander without guilt. And somewhere in the middle of it all, you start to wonder if this is what work was meant to be, something that fits into your life, not something that takes it over. Maybe, just maybe, there’s more to work than just surviving until Friday. Maybe there’s a way to actually enjoy the days in between.


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In hindsight, this episode's grim reminders weren't all that grim except for a few, the rest were just ordinary takeaways, but oh well...y'all can still enjoy the show :)

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Tyler's Grim RemindersBy Tyler Usterez