Category: Workplace Reflections

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Inside the Asylum: How Van Gogh and Alice Cooper Shaped My View of Mental Health

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This piece dives into how Vincent van Gogh and Alice Cooper influenced my views on mental health and art. Both faced their demons creatively—van Gogh through powerful paintings and Cooper with theatrical performances. Their struggles highlight that mental illness isn’t a weakness but a journey, and expressing it through art can offer hope.

Dimly lit workshop with sunrise glowing through an open dock door, tools scattered on a workbench, and a Bluetooth speaker glowing softly in the morning light.

The Long Night Shift – Finding Rhythm When the World Sleeps

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The Long Night Shift reflects on the unique experience of working during nighttime. It emphasizes the importance of finding rhythm in monotonous tasks, the impact of camaraderie, and how small rituals sustain morale. The author shares insights on leadership, personal reflection, and the satisfaction derived from completing the shift as dawn breaks.

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