Hey, Brain

Had a fleeting thought of, “I could go gamble today. I have the car.”

I’m starting to connect that these thoughts (along with, “I could drink today.”) tend to come when I feel like my time is not my own, specifically when work is demanding and/or I take on too many tasks for other people (freelance, family, friends).

My brain seems to think that when I’m busy, the best escape is gambling away thousands of dollars I don’t have or drinking down tens of dollars I do have but that make me feel like shit.

Hey, Brain. How about the next time you’re feeling over-worked, send me a signal to take a time out, breathe deep and rest? That’ll work out better for everyone.