the level of stress at the moment.
Also, in further learning & acknowledging my own needs for health & wellness, I have given myself the space for silence. Being quiet during a time where I don’t have to serve any masters, respond to anyone, or take care of anything unless I truly see fit has been a necessary recharge tip.
Marshall: I schedule in time during my week for myself, just to be myself and debrief. Daily debriefs with me, giving myself three glows( good things) and three grows( areas of improvement. Prioritizing my health and wellness, i.e. eating right, attending church, working out, etc.
How often do you go?
McGee: I go once every other week, on Thursday
Jolla: I haven’t gone in some time, mainly due to recently moving & needing to find a better fit, therapist-wise. In trying to find a good match prior to meeting with a therapist, because comfort is very important to me when it comes to the safe space of therapy.
Marshall: I try to go to at least one session a month. I want to go to more but cannot afford it right now.
Thank you to our contributors for all of their insight: Calen McGee, Ronnie Jolla, Julian Marshall and Alexander Hardy. Hopefully, this provides a little more insight into what other brothers have experienced. You never know what can come from one 60 minute consultation.
Call your insurance and find out how much your copay will be for counseling services. I’ve personally gone to therapy for as cheap as $40 each session. Your mental wellness is just as important as your reps in the gym. Until next time, be well, be whole. Peace
Daunte Henderson, founder of the MADEMAN Foundation, author, and educator based in Chicago. You can follow him at @brotherhenderson on IG