This woman's brilliant 'morning meeting with my brain' has been viewed millions of times in less than 24 hours.
Tiffany Jenkins has a way of making mental health struggles both relatable and hilarious.
If you aren't yet familiar with Tiffany Jenkins, you'll want to be. The viral video sensation and refreshingly real mother of three behind Juggling the Jenkins has a new video that anyone who struggles with multiple mental health issues, or knows someone with mental health issues (which is all of us), can relate to.
The video, titled "IF MY BRAIN HAD A MORNING MEETING . . .", starts with Jenkins clad in glasses, holding a clipboard, wearing a t-shirt labeled "BRAIN."
"Good morning, everybody," says Brain. "Thank you for being here." Then she looks around for a moment and says, "Where is Motivation?"
The camera then switches to Anxiety, who says, "Motivation's never here," followed by a camera switch to Forgetfulness who scoffs, "Even I get to the meetings in the morning, and I'm Forgetfulness."
And so begins a conversation between Jenkins' various mental health struggles, which includes other characters such as Depression, Addiction, Socially Awkward, and "Procrast—" (Procrastination, who arrives to the meeting late and hasn't finished writing out its name—GENIUS.)
"So..." says Brain, after describing Jenkins' busy day ahead. "How can we f*ck this up?"
The various personas of mental illnesses and tendencies working together to sabotage Jenkins' day make this video feel all too real. After asking how they're going to f*ck up Tiffany's day, Procrastination tells Brain that she's "already on it."
"Last night, she wanted to lay out the kids' clothes so she was, like, ready in the morning or whatever," says Procrastination, "and I convinced her to watch 'The Walking Dead' instead."
Anxiety freaks out when she finds out that beloved Walking Dead character Glenn died in the show. But Brain reminds Anxiety that she wasn't there the night they watched that episode, Depression was. And she "did a great job," says Brain. "She didn't get out of bed for two days after Glenn died."
Anxiety brings it back to ruining Jenkins' day with, "I can...um...I can remind her of all of the crap that she has to do." Brain nods and says, "Same as always—'You gotta do this, you gotta do that,' but say it in a really panicked voice so she gets really overwhelmed. Good, Anxiety."
Then Depression, with her disheveled ponytail and black eyeliner, drones, "I'll come in and drain her desire to do it."
"Yes, Depression. Good idea," says Brain. "This is good. I like how we're working as a team, guys."
For people who battle their own thoughts every day, it can often feel like their brain is conspiring against them.
I won't give away the whole thing (you can watch it below), but the video is clearly resonating with people. It's garnered more than 3.5 million views and 90,000 shares on Facebook in less than 24 hours. Commenters say it's like Jenkins is looking into their heads and eavesdropping on their internal dialogue. One commenter wrote "This is the sequel to 'Inside Out' I always wanted to see."
Jenkins has gained popularity both through her humor and her honesty about her journey with drug addiction. She has a knack for tapping into the reality of mental illness and helping both those who struggle and those who don't understand it a bit better.
Check it out:
IF MY BRAIN HELD A MORNING MEETING.....
Posted by Juggling The Jenkins on Monday, November 19, 2018
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12 non-threatening leadership strategies for women
We mustn't hurt a man's feelings.
Men and the feels.
Note: This an excerpt is from Sarah Cooper's book, How to Be Successful Without Hurting Men's Feelings.
In this fast-paced business world, female leaders need to make sure they're not perceived as pushy, aggressive, or competent.
One way to do that is to alter your leadership style to account for the fragile male ego.
Should men accept powerful women and not feel threatened by them? Yes. Is that asking too much?
IS IT?
Sorry, I didn't mean to get aggressive there. Anyhoo, here are twelve non-threatening leadership strategies for women.
Encourage.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
When setting a deadline, ask your coworker what he thinks of doing something, instead of just asking him to get it done. This makes him feel less like you're telling him what to do and more like you care about his opinions.
Sharing ideas.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
When sharing your ideas, overconfidence is a killer. You don't want your male coworkers to think you're getting all uppity. Instead, downplay your ideas as just "thinking out loud," "throwing something out there," or sharing something "dumb," "random," or "crazy."
Email requests.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
Pepper your emails with exclamation marks and emojis so you don't come across as too clear or direct. Your lack of efficient communication will make you seem more approachable.
Idea sharing.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
If a male coworker steals your idea in a meeting, thank him for it. Give him kudos for how he explained your idea so clearly. And let's face it, no one might've ever heard it if he hadn't repeated it.
Sexism.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
When you hear a sexist comment, the awkward laugh is key. Practice your awkward laugh at home, with your friends and family, and in the mirror. Make sure you sound truly delighted even as your soul is dying inside.
Mansplain.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
Men love explaining things. But when he's explaining something and you already know that, it might be tempting to say, "I already know that." Instead, have him explain it to you over and over again. It will make him feel useful and will give you some time to think about how to avoid him in the future.
Mistakes.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
Pointing out a mistake is always risky so it's important to always apologize for noticing the mistake and then make sure that no one thinks you're too sure about it. People will appreciate your "hey what do I know?!" sensibilities.
Promotions.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
Asking your manager for a promotion could make you seem power- hungry, opportunistic, and transparent. Instead, ask a male coworker to vouch for you. Have your coworker tell your manager you'd be great for the role even though you don't really want it. This will make you more likely to actually get that promotion.
Rude.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
Sometimes not everyone is properly introduced at the start of a meeting. Don't take it personally even if it happens to you all the time, and certainly don't stop the meeting from moving forward to introduce yourself. Sending a quick note afterward is the best way to introduce yourself without seeming too self-important.
Interruptions.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
When you get interrupted, you might be tempted to just continue talking or even ask if you can finish what you were saying. This is treacherous territory. Instead, simply stop talking. The path of least resistance is silence.
Collaboration.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
When collaborating with a man, type using only one finger. Skill and speed are very off-putting.
Disagreements.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
When all else fails, wear a mustache so everyone sees you as more man-like. This will cancel out any need to change your leadership style. In fact, you may even get a quick promotion!
In conclusion...
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
Many women have discovered the secret power of non-threatening leadership. We call it a "secret power" because no one else actually knows about it. We keep our power hidden within ourselves so that it doesn't frighten and intimidate others. That's what makes us the true unsung heroes of the corporate world.
About the Author: Sarah Cooper
Sarah Cooper is a writer, comedian, and author of 100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings. Her new book, How to Be Successful Without Hurting Men's Feelings, is out now.
The comedic book cover.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
A satirical take on what it's like to be a woman in the workplace, Cooper draws from her experience as a former executive in the world of tech (she's a former Googler and Yahooer). You can get the book here.
This article was originally published on March 25, 2019.