#self importance

UP your water intake! no more bloating here.

7-10k steps a day. move. your. body — walk, chores, park farther. don’t take shortcuts, do it all!

probiotics, protein, fiber.

prioritize whole foods.

educate yourself for an hour a day. NO EXCUSES. listen to podcasts/youtube videos/audiobooks. read an article or book. learn how to cook better or take care of your skin type. just learn something! don’t let your brain be wasted away. it CRAVES growth.

HAVE ADMIN DAYS. make your to do lists, set 3 priority tasks and set 15-20 minutes of uninterrupted time to tackle them. boom.

stop aimlessly shopping. you have everything to need to live. save up! your future self will thank you.

Inspired by how I'm currently trying to read again. 

START SHORTER. Try to read something manageable for you, and it doesn’t have to even be a full novel. It could be an essay on something that interests you or any short stories you find. Get into the habit of reading at your own pace, till you feel ready to take on something bigger. 

SET REALISTIC GOALS. Instead of wanting a goal like completing a book within a week, I would say 20 minutes of reading per day or at least 2 hours per week. You don’t have to track the time when you’re reading, but make mental notes of when you start reading and how long you read. 

EXPLORE. You may even be tired of reading certain genres, and not notice it. While in a slump, I would explore different books and see what interests me the most. For example, if you love reading romance books, try some action ones instead(or vice versa.)

REREAD FAVES. The familiarity of some books can help us get back into the swing of reading. Every time I reread a book, I always pick up on new details that I didn’t notice before. Reread one of your favourite books and try to spot details that you didn’t spot before. 

MAKE A LIST. Create a list of all the books that you want to read or reread. I feel like the process of seeing all the books you could, really encourages you to pick up that book. 

TRY A DIFFERENT FORMAT. For a lot of us, reading paperback or hard copy is the way to go. However, when I’m in a slump, I feel like opting for a different format helps me to get back into reading. For example, a digital book, or an e-book. (or vice versa)

READ IN A DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENT. I love LOVE, reading in an actual library. It is not for everyone, but a change of scenery can help. Some ideas can be at a park, a cafe, beaches and or a nature trail. 

As 2025 draws to a close, I find myself taking stock of my life with both gratitude and a quiet, persistent hope for what comes next. Yet beneath this sense of buoyancy, there is also a current of anxiety. I want 2026 to feel different. I want a turning point. I want to confront the fears and patterns that hold me back. And the question that keeps echoing is simple: What is my path?

Here are the lessons I have gathered from reading the words of thoughtful, accomplished people who have, in their own ways, unraveled the secret to building a meaningful life:

1. Let action lead you.

Clarity rarely arrives before the first step. The more you do, the more you understand. Momentum reveals direction. If you wait for perfect certainty before trying anything new, you will stay exactly where you are. Begin, even if you begin imperfectly.

2. Notice your highest efficiency.

Pay attention to the moments when your eyes light up, when time slips away unnoticed. What are you doing? What skills feel natural, energizing, or deeply absorbing? These moments are guideposts. Follow them.

3. Focus less on rigid goals and more on themes.

Instead of obsessing over fixed outcomes, consider the kind of life you want to lead. Do you prefer structure or flexibility? Independence or collaboration? Do you enjoy being visible, or do you thrive behind the scenes? When you understand the rhythm of life that suits you, the right path becomes easier to recognize.

4. Do not overlook serendipity.

Life leaves breadcrumbs. Pay attention to the small, unexpected events that unfold without your effort—opportunities, invitations, insights, people. These moments often signal alignment. Step back from your routine long enough to notice them.

5. Make yourself the priority.

Stand firm in who you are becoming. What do you want out of life? If you do not choose your own direction, the world will choose for you. Claim your desires with conviction. Take risks on your own potential. You owe yourself that courage.

Very Important.