#week7

Week 7 honestly felt like one of the most rewarding weeks of the entire project so far. Compared to the earlier weeks where I struggled with consistency, balance, and flexibility, this week felt much more natural and confident. I noticed that I was no longer just “trying to survive” the workouts. Instead, I actually felt stronger, more comfortable with the routines, and more confident while doing the poses.

This week, my goal was to complete:

5 yoga sessions

10,000 steps at least 3 times

I successfully completed all 5 yoga sessions and reached my 10,000-step goal 3 times this week.

My 10,000-step days this week were:

Thursday, April 16 – 10,495 steps

Friday, April 17 – 11,336 steps

Tuesday, April 21 – 10,954 steps

One of the biggest differences I noticed this week was how much easier some of the poses already felt compared to the beginning of the project. Earlier on, many stretches felt awkward, tiring, or difficult to hold for long periods of time. This week, I noticed that I could move through several poses more smoothly and with less hesitation. Some poses that previously felt intimidating now felt manageable and more controlled.

Something that made me especially happy this week was that my yoga teacher noticed my improvement as well. During one of the sessions, she complimented my progress and moved me into more advanced rounds because she noticed better balance, flexibility, and control in my movements. Hearing that from someone experienced in yoga felt very rewarding because it made me realize that the improvement was not just in my head. There was visible progress happening physically as well.

I think this week helped increase my confidence not only in yoga, but also in my ability to stay committed to long-term goals. At the start of this project, I honestly doubted whether I could remain consistent for several weeks straight. Now, after reaching Week 7, I feel more confident in my discipline and ability to adapt even when routines become more difficult.

Another thing I noticed this week is that the workouts started feeling less forced and more enjoyable. Instead of constantly checking the time or waiting for sessions to end, I found myself becoming more focused on improving my form and movements. I think this shift happened because the routine already became familiar, allowing me to focus less on “getting through it” and more on actually improving.

This week also connects to research about self-efficacy and physical activity. According to Bandura (1997), successfully completing challenging tasks repeatedly helps strengthen self-efficacy, or a person’s belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations. Looking back on this week, I think consistently completing difficult yoga sessions over time helped build my confidence not only physically, but mentally as well.

I also realized that progress becomes more motivating once improvements become visible. Earlier in the project, the results felt very gradual and difficult to notice. This week felt different because I could clearly see changes in flexibility, balance, and endurance. Even the compliments from my teacher became a reminder that small consistent actions over time eventually lead to visible improvement.

Overall, I would describe Week 7 as confident and motivating. This week made me feel proud of how far I have progressed since the start of the project, and it reminded me that consistency eventually creates results that both I and other people can notice.

Summary of the Week

What I Need to Improve On

Continuing to challenge myself with more advanced poses

Improving my control and balance during difficult movements

Staying consistent even when the routines become harder

What I Need to Maintain

My consistency with yoga and walking goals

The confidence I gained from visible progress

My focus and discipline during sessions

What I Need to Get Rid Of

Doubting my ability to improve

Comparing my progress too much to others

Feeling intimidated by advanced routines

Recommendations for the Following Weeks

Most of the data I recorded surprised me because engagement was consistently low across nearly all posts. I expected at least some posts to perform strongly, especially those related to student events or announcements, but most had very few likes and almost no shares or comments. This challenged my assumption that certain types of content automatically generate higher engagement. Instead, the data suggested that even relevant or well-designed posts may not reach or motivate the audience to interact. It made me realize that web writing success is not guaranteed by content type alone, but also depends on visibility, timing, and audience attention.

Do you think my research question is clearly framed for a data analysis project, or should it be more specific about engagement and web writing? Also, does my hypothesis sound strong enough, or should I make it more precise about what I expected to find in the data?

Do you think my analysis clearly separates “low engagement” from “low quality writing,” or should I make that distinction even clearer? Also, does my explanation of visual communication feel specific enough, or would it be stronger if I referenced a particular post example to support it?

I’d like to ask, does the term “slow fashion” actually click with anyone’s lifestyle? I believe some will… but let’s be real, most of us probably won’t 🤓

Just for context, slow fashion basically refers to a more conscious and ethical approach to clothing, focusing on sustainability, quality, and mindful consumption instead of just buying whatever is trendy at the moment. It’s about thinking twice before purchasing, and being aware of how our choices impact the environment and society. Studies have shown that slow fashion is closely tied to ethical values and conscious consumption, where people consider not just style, but also about social responsibility (Lira & Costa, 2022; Domingos et al., 2022).

Talking about social media influencers and slow fashion together though, I do believe most people would have at least one influencer in mind. And for me, that influencer is Mia Maples. If you are someone who loves watching YouTube and fashion contents, you’ll know her! She’s someone who consistently promotes more mindful consumption, especially through her clothing review videos. She is always looking out for any sustainability actions performed by the brand itself. For example, in her most recent brand reviewing video, “Watch BEFORE You Buy from Peppermayo”, she dives into their website to search for any statements or actions regarding sustainability.

She also often promotes thrifting in her contents, which aligns closely with the idea of slow fashion. And honestly, influencers like her play a huge role in shaping how audiences will think and behave. As discussed by Ozuem and Willis (2025), influencers today are increasingly shifting from promoting fast fashion to advocating for more sustainable consumption, using their platforms to influence followers’ attitudes and choices.

But here’s the thing… as much as I adore the idea of slow fashion reality hits. In today’s economy, not everyone can afford to fully commit to it. Sustainable clothing is often more expensive, the closest example in our real life is Uniqlo… they aren’t the cheapest brand as we know. And when you’re trying to balance budget and lifestyle, sometimes… price just wins. And that, I feel, is the biggest challenge of slow fashion. It’s not that people don’t care, it’s that not everyone has the privilege to choose it.

So yeah… basically, while influencers can inspire change and raise awareness, the actual adoption of slow fashion still depends on individual circumstances. And overcoming that gap is quite a challenge. It’s a nice idea, a meaningful movement… but also a complicated one. 🥹

References: Domingos, M., Vale, V. T., & Faria, S. (2022). Slow fashion consumer behavior: A literature review. Sustainability, 14(5), 2860.

Lira, J. S. D., & Costa, M. F. D. (2022). Theory of planned behavior, ethics and intention of conscious consumption in Slow Fashion Consumption. Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management: An International Journal, 26(5), 905-925.