What, if anything, made you laugh in the past 24 hours. If nothing made you laugh, write about something that made you smile. If nothing made you laugh or smile—write about why.
(Sorry for the delay on this prompt—life happened.)
One of the best things that has come from this community is the sisterhood that sprung up around the #SarahConnor workouts. What started as a way to stay sane and fit in lockdown — became a group of women holding one another accountable and cheering each other on. We helped each other through life changes, death of friends and family members, moves, work and the insanity that was 2020.
I’m a lone wolf at heart and my default is self-reliance to a fault. The Phetasy “Pham” and the sisterhood of Sarah Connor reminded me of the importance of community in the midst of a time when we were all in forced isolation.
I thought when the pandemic was over and the gyms started opening up, I’d end these workouts because no one would need them or want them—but the opposite has proven true. The group is growing and in fact, it’s split into two groups, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. So I’m going to keep the workouts going. It’s good for me to have to show up for someone else. It keeps me honest and on days when I might otherwise let myself off the hook, I can’t.
And the community is keeping me grounded. Grounded in a sense of routine, playfulness and trust—knowing that I can show up however I am feeling and it won’t matter. I’ll be accepted for who I am, exactly where I am.
I’ve fallen “off the beam” as they say meaning I’m out of my routine. So I’m starting another 28-day challenge next Monday for subscribers. Any of the ladies can join, come whenever you can. Come as you are.
My workouts are about 40 min and they start at noon PT every weekday. 9:30am PT Sat/Sun.
Sorry dudes, you gotta create your own space but I’m rooting for you!
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This week on #FactorySettings @justjeren and I talk about the elephant in the room. MONEY! We talk about when we first became aware of it, how it affected our parents' divorces, how much we spent on our addiction, being dependent, financial insecurity and so much more!
https://bridgetphetasy.substack.com/p/factory-settings-17#details
Hello new followers, I hope I don’t disappoint you. I want this place to feel like home, where we can escape the Thunderdome and process the world. Where we can post dog pics and recipes and book recommendations. Where we support each other as we get sober, lose weight, embark on new business opportunities, creative endeavors, relationships and travels. I want this to be your oasis of sanity and laughter in an increasingly mad world. A creative outlet where you can share your spirit with us.
We might not have any control over the news cycle—but we can control our habits and attitude. It all starts with us. And hopefully a little piece of that will start here.
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Bridget breaks down the meteoric rise and tragic fall of Oscar bait, and generally terrible film, Emilia Pérez.
Good morning
I am healing from the reconstruction surgery that happened a week ago but started two years ago
I don’t want to be weak and tired today
But I am
I am tired of persevering.
Nevertheless that is what I must do
If I have to be tired and foggy headed I should let go of the resentment and find out what wonders this day can hold
(Sorry for the delay on this prompt—life happened.)
The writing prompts are back! And since everyone is talking about "what is a woman?" I thought we should dig into our Factory Settings and find out what we learned about this stuff.