What if we stopped treating ourselves like smartphones? 📱

In a world that constantly encourages us to stay happy, remain productive, and become the “best version” of ourselves, we sometimes forget one important thing: we’re human, not machines.

In this Side Salad, Kev Thompson explores how social media and technology may have shaped our expectations of ourselves, why constant productivity can lead to burnout, and why it’s okay not to have everything figured out.

Life comes with sunny days and inevitable storms. The goal isn’t to eliminate the difficult moments, but to build the relationships, memories, and habits that help us weather them.

You don’t have to be happy every day. You don’t have to be productive every minute. And you don’t have to stay on one setting to be doing life right.

🎧 Tune in, embrace the full spectrum of being human, and remember: you’re not a phone. Give yourself permission to change.

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Grandma wasn’t just giving advice—she was passing down wisdom. 🥗

“Too dumb to be embarrassed.”

“Bless your heart.”

“Never argue with a fool.”

Funny? Absolutely. But underneath those sayings were lessons about self-awareness, compassion, boundaries, and knowing when to walk away.

Maybe Grandma was onto something. 👵🏾

What’s a saying your grandmother used to tell you? Drop it in the comments.

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This Side Salad was inspired by a civilian friend who noticed the very real struggles veterans face when transitioning out of the military.

I told myself I’d stay away from military topics once I retired. But maybe I have one last thing to say to the people I left behind.

The uniform comes off, but the transition is just beginning. 🥗

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