Dianne Emerald

Date: January 6, 2026 (Tuesday)

Mood Today: Meh

Tasks I did today:

Answered hard emails I have been ignoring since December.

Finished urgent concerns early.

Wins:

Came to work early.

Removed major backlogs.

Challenges:

Had difficulty leaving the office early or on time; need to be firmer so I can get enough rest.

Wasn't able to cook any meals due to the time limit.

Reflection:

I told myself I would no longer get angry this year, but it seems I have a long way to go.

Sometimes, kindness and empathy aren’t enough. Sometimes you have to meet people exactly where they are willing to meet you.

Date: January 5, 2026 (Monday)

Mood Today: Heavy-hearted / Irritated

Tasks I did today:

Read the bible and halfway through Genesis.

Finished urgent concerns early.

Scheduled new batch of out for town deployments.

Dropped by my mom’s house for dinner.

Took out all my trash before leaving for work.

Wins:

Came to work early and before 9 am.

Left work early (currently my earliest is 7pm haha).

Challenges:

Encountered emails that are hard to answer, will revert tomorrow.

Received sad news such as passing of an employee, who I was close to.

Received an awful message from someone who owed me money (got mad to the point of crying).

Reflection:

I told myself I will no longer get angry this year but it seems I have a long way to go.

Sometimes, kindness and empathy aren’t enough. Sometimes you have to meet people exactly where they are willing to meet you.

I need to stop trusting people too much. These past few years I kept getting disappointed and heartbroken over people I thought I knew. This year I wanted to protect myself and my peace.

Date: January 4, 2026 (Sunday)

Mood today: Anxious

Tasks I did today:

Ate an enjoyable lunch at my mom’s house.

Checked on my siblings who are feeling under the weather.

Coordinated flight concerns of our employees.

Cooked my dinner and lunch for tomorrow.

Ironed my clothes early.

Wins:

I took a step to help myself stay motivated, even on a low-energy day.

I cooked a healthy meal instead of ordering food.

Challenges:

Low motivation made it tough to get things done.

I am anxious about coming to work tomorrow, for I already see the small problems coming my way.

Reflection:

Even on low-energy days, small actions count so tomorrow I’ll focus on one win.

I will show up at work tomorrow, and do my best.

Hey Tumblr friends,

Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit stuck and demotivated, and it’s been hard to keep up with my tasks. I thought maybe sharing my days with someone could help me—and maybe help you too?

So, here’s the idea: I want to start a little accountability project. Every day, I’ll post what I did, what I accomplished, or even just how my day went. I’d love for anyone who wants to follow along to cheer me on, or share your own wins too—big or small.