Therapy Phase Two: The Rise Plan

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How I’m building forward — with purpose, peace, and momentum.

Phase One was survival mode. It was about finding my footing again, rebuilding my peace, and learning that I could stand after the ground fell out from under me.

Phase Two? This is about building something unshakable — not just bouncing back, but moving forward in a way that leaves the old me in the dust.

Here’s what that looks like.

Step 1: Keep the Rituals Alive (Daily Maintenance)

The habits that got me through recovery aren’t “temporary fixes” — they’re how I live now.

My Daily Ritual Checklist:

  • Protect My Peace: A morning intention or quick journal entry.
  • Hydrate: Because energy and focus start here.
  • Move: Cardio, strength, or at least get my steps in.
  • Feed My Faith: Scripture, prayer, or reflection.
  • Fuel Right: Eat like I respect my body.
  • Create: 15+ minutes on a personal or creative project.
  • Mantra: “You are still the catch. You weren’t rejected — you were redirected.”

Optional but powerful: a quick read or journal note before bed.

Pull Quote: “You weren’t rejected — you were redirected.”

Step 2: Solidify Rise With Tech (Weekly Growth)

I started Rise With Tech during my healing phase. Now, it’s my engine for personal and professional growth.

Each week, I commit to:

  • Publish 1 blog post (alternating between tech and personal growth)
  • Share 1 Instagram post that promotes the blog or reflects my journey
  • Brainstorm 1 future idea (course, newsletter, reel, etc.)
  • Connect with 2–3 people who support my vision

It’s not just about content. It’s about building a community and brand that can outlast any storm.

Step 3: Level Up My Skills (Professional Development)

I’m not just working in IT anymore — I’m working toward leading in it.

Each month, I set one clear technical goal — finish a course, earn a cert, build something real. I block time each week to work on it.

And I share what I learn, because progress that’s documented becomes part of my story.

Step 4: Reopen to Love, Gradually

I’m not rushing this part. The difference now is — I’m not chasing. I’m attracting.

When the time feels right, I’ll:

  • Revisit my red and green flags
  • Check in: “Am I still fully showing?”
  • Maybe update a profile, but not go looking
  • Say yes to a date only if it feels light and easy
  • Walk away the moment it feels like chasing

Step 5: Recheck the Plan (Every 2 Weeks)

Every two weeks, I ask myself:

  • Did I stick to my rituals?
  • Did I protect my peace?
  • Did I grow creatively or professionally?
  • Am I still moving with confidence and do I feel more successful?

If something slipped? No shame — just recalibrate.

Step 6: The Long Game (3-Month Focus)

By the end of the next three months, I will:

  • Launch a mini-course or product via Rise With Tech
  • Hit a personal fitness milestone
  • Publish 12+ blog posts
  • Feel open to dating without losing my center
  • Be more me than ever — calm, confident, focused

Final Word

Phase Two isn’t about trying to be perfect. It’s about living like the man I fought to become — consistently, intentionally, and without compromise.

Pull Quote: “Keep showing up. Keep stacking wins. Protect your peace.”

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