I accomplished almost everything on my list, which feels good, but more importantly, it feels earned. I exercised four out of five days. One morning, a pinched nerve in my back was simply too loud to ignore, so I listened to my body and rested. Later that evening, I still showed up in a different way by taking down outdoor decorations, hauling out the Christmas tree, and packing everything away in the garage. Progress doesn’t always look the way we imagine, but it still counts.

I also knocked out most of my medical calls, with a few left for next week. Staying on top of my physical well-being is ongoing work, and I’m continuing to take responsibility for it instead of putting it off. I had two meetings with my professor and one with my business coach, and I’ve kept up with the business’s blog and social media. Consistency over perfection.

One big takeaway from my business coaching this week was the importance of setting clear goals, breaking them into baby steps, and learning how to build financial projections. I’ll be honest, it felt a little out of my league at first. But learning often does. Discomfort isn’t a sign you don’t belong; it’s usually a sign you’re stretching into something new.

I’ve also stayed consistent with my microlearning, and I’m noticing that it’s helping with my brain fog. Small, steady inputs seem to matter more than long, exhausting study sessions. So far, so good. Consistency really is the quiet engine behind change.

There’s a lot happening in the world right now, and things feel increasingly intense. I’m doing my best to stay informed without sacrificing my mental health, a balancing act I know many of us are navigating. Afternoon anxiety still shows up, but routines and breathing exercises are helping me manage it rather than letting it run the day.

No dramatic breakthroughs here. Just steady effort, honest adjustments, and one decision at a time, moving in the right direction. 

Stay safe, everyone.