Fyreside Newsletter - 7/13/26

Hey Reader,

I'm lined up for a busy week. I have a couple of client calls, a handful of shifts at my side gig, and I'm still applying for jobs. I'm also trying to plan a wedding and like, four different vacations. It's nice to be busy, (and I'll never complain about four vacations) but I'm low on bandwidth.

The thing about being low on bandwidth is that you're constantly reminded just how low on bandwidth you are. Literally everything feels overwhelming and even the smallest new responsibility is another sip from an empty cup. At the end of the day, you can only prioritize so many things.

In my experience, the quickest path to relief is to get really clear on the order of your priorities. What needs to get done? What do you want to get done? What can you not let go undone? By definition, you can only have one top priority.

For me, the top priority continues to be supporting my family. As of late, that's meant job hunting full-time. Something that I continue to discover about myself is the balance between how much I can handle and how much I can handle and not be a ball of anxiety. I continue to discover that it is less than I want it to be.

I know my experience is not unique.

Part of living in the era of late-stage capitalism is that we are, all of us, tasked with more than we can handle. Everyone is going through the same process of prioritizing to survive, but we're all just trying to survive. If I can offer one piece of advice, it would be to find the helpers. There will always be people willing to help you.

Also, wash your fruits and vegetables.

-MC

p.s.

If maintaining your social media presence isn't your top priority, let me be your helper.
I continue to hunt for jobs full time! That's cut into my time to create Bahnfyre content pretty significantly. So apologies for a sparse newsletter and a huge thank you for your continued support. <3
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