Monday Motivation: It’s Ok To Be Tired.

Good morning, everybody. Good morning. It's Luke Wentlandt here. It's 801 Monday. Motivation. It's okay to be tired. When you saw that title, you're probably like, what exactly is that one going to be about today? But we'll give it a minute here while people join. I see a couple names already popping in. Again, my name is Luke Wentland. I am the CEO and founder of Cadre. I've been here since day one. It's been one of the most amazing journeys that I've ever been on in my entire life. It's the dream to be here.

So good morning. Good morning, everybody. I'm starting to see all the names pop in. Good morning. Good morning. Good morning. Wow. Here we are back from the 4 July who here good morning. Good morning, everybody. Who here is a little bit tired after the fourth? After the 4 July who here is a little bit tired? Well, guess what? I'm raising my hand. I am. Good morning. Good morning, Colleen. Good morning, Jules. Good morning. Oh, it's so many amazing people that I'm seeing jump onto this live stream.

That's amazing. Some individuals go through 4 July and they have this 4 July break on Thursday, and they get a little bit away from work. And maybe you're even able to have Friday off as well. And then Saturday, Sunday, rolling back to Monday. And for me, for example, and I just want you to be really cognizant of this with your work colleagues. You know, some individuals, Thursday, Friday, holidays can be a lot for them with social anxiety and I how much they're interacting and engaging with other human beings.

And I'll give you an example. Right? All these are good things. All these are good things. There's no denying that fact. All of them are good, but they do can play a little bit of, like, wear and tear on your body. Good morning, everybody. Good morning, everybody. So I'll give you an example. On Thursday, my brother and my sister in law came into town. They ended up staying at our place and staying overnight, and we went bowling and we did all these fun things. It was a rainy day here in Minnesota for the 4 July, right.

And so from, from the 4 July perspective, you know, that's the first time, basically, that my wife and I had, you know, friends over for a social engagement, which, yes, it's my brother and sister in law, but, you know, my, my wife and I are kind of homebodies. We're little like hermits. And so for us to engage on a full day social event like that was kind of draining, actually. Although it was awesome. Although it was awesome, it was still draining. And then on Friday, our friends, our old neighbors came over.

He's a fire chief in town. And we did a little fireworks with the kids and stuff like that. And it was great. Again, it was great. But again, that socialization, we aren't used to that level of socialization outside of work, etcetera. So it truly was like this almost draining Thursday, draining Friday. And then my son's birthday was Saturday. We did a little celebration here and there throughout. And then Saturday we did even a bigger thing for his birthday. He turned eleven. Such an amazing boy.

And then on Sunday, you know, we're all trying to just get back in the groove of things. And then my wife went up north for, you know, we got a event going on up there for, you know, my father in law in the nursing home, my mother in law up there. And so, you know, it's just, and if I'm being really honest with myself in the audience, I just want to tell you, like, I'm coming into Monday, like a little depleted, right? I'm just coming in just a little depleted. I feel like I just kind of ran ragged over these last four days.

And some individuals are going to come back from the 4 July in that long stretch of holiday in their time away and their PTO, and they're going to feel so rejuvenated. And on Monday you're going to see the whites of their eyes and they're so excited to be at work on Monday and can't wait to attack the day. And then other people like me where all of that interaction can be a little bit tough and draining. And so I just want you to have a little bit of empathy for the individuals in your office and the individuals that are with you offices, the people you work with, that there may have been a lot going on for them, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, you name it, over those four days.

So just bear with them, you know, with maybe attitudes, behaviors, you name it for Monday as they're coming back. So real quick, I just want to say all the comments. Speak wonder. Hi. Speak wonder. You're the best, Anila. Oh, my gosh. Habit of where love you. Speak wonder. Happy Monday from Laker, Cindy Joy. Good morning. One Shanita says change is feeling everything. Constant change. Oh, and I love this one. We often need a vacation from a vacation. Oh my gosh. How true is that? Cindy Joyce says good morning.

Good morning to you too. Bear with them. Yes, speak wonder says, bear with them. But I just want you to know that some of your employees are coming back. And maybe it's the first holiday without somebody. Maybe it's the first holiday post a diagnosis. Maybe it's the first holiday that reminds them of a depression or anxiety. Maybe it's the first holiday sober. Who knows? But just. Just lean in and give somebody a little bit of grace. And you're exactly right. Speak wonder. Bear with them. And that's sometimes half the battle is just bear with them.

And also, you got to bear with them when they're there, too. And you can just kind of sense a little bit of anxiety, nervousness, shyness, just to say, you okay? Is there anything we can do to support you? You know, help people out, too, along their journey and conversations in community, with family or otherwise? But. So I just want to let you know that if you're like me and you're feeling a little kind of tired or run down heading into your week, I just want you to know it's okay and you'll figure it out today.

You'll rebound, you'll get through the day. And then what you're going to end up doing is you're going to come back tomorrow and you're going to realize, like, you're back into your routine, you're back into that normalcy. m. decaf, just like me. No, I'm just kidding. But at any rate, I hope that you all have a great week and realize that every single person's vacation looked a little bit different for them. And that's okay. All right. And it's also okay to be tired, and it's also okay to have the most amount of energy in the world, you know, 365 days a year.

I'd say 350 plus of them. I have unbelievable energy and, you know, positive, infectious. Da da da da da. And then a couple those days, you know, not so much. And for me, today is one of those, I just feel a little bit drained, and the only way I can show up is just authentic and be myself and speak my truth. So I just wanted to tell you that, you know, lean into a little those, those folks who might be feeling maybe some of those feelings today. Okay, take care. You guys have a wonderful week. And it's also okay to lift them up.

And maybe I need even a lift up someday, too, right? Just like everybody else. Take care. You guys have a wonderful, wonderful week. Lift those people up around you. For all those people on this live stream today, I just want to let you guys know you made my day, and you gave me a little bit that extra energy that I need. So thank you so much. Love hearing the birds chirping. Me, too. Me, too. It's just rather beautiful. Today is colonoscopy today, so I'm crazy. You know what, cindy joy? That's okay.

I'm gonna say I don't envy the position you're in, but I admire it that you're taking care of yourself. Way to go. I think that's remarkable. So, all right, you guys, I live for this day. I live for coming here. I live for being live with you all. And I just want you to know that thanks for showing up. It means a lot to me, and it means a lot to the sphere. Take care of you guys. Bye bye. Thanks again. Bye.