Posts in self-improvement

As I sit down to write this*, frustration pulses through me. It's a feeling that's become all too familiar in recent months, stemming from encounters that leave me feeling unseen and unheard.

What does "the perfect codebase" cost you? What about an A on every test? What about the ever-changing "perfect body"? Or the "perfect diet"? "Perfect job"?

After a long drive and an eventful weekend away, my partner and I settled down for our ritualistic dinner of Chinese food from our favorite spot. As we let out a collective sigh, we began reflecting on the weekend's events, discovering that it had been stressful for both of us. Little did I know that, after expressing my concerns, I would come to the startling realization that I was a significant source of stress.

I love a good habit tracker. I just recently purchased a CleverFox Habit Tracker Calendar last month and immediately filled it up. I've used various planners, gratitude journals, and Bullet Journals with similar vigor to track everything from practicing mindfulness to learning a new skill.