• NO youtube videos of documentaries, etc
• NO read a book, manga (anything that requires thinking, rest your brain!)

• Painting is for relaxing only
• I don’t really like crossstitch
• I don’t like paint by number if I have book readings (in general) to do. 🙃 paint by number is just to keep me busy (I’m working towards something; Same with crosstitch?)

• cafe life vibes
• toy store "museums"
• good caffeine (tea and certain coffee)
• craft faires
• foodie events

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• talking to people 1-on-1 ; i learn faster
• as of Oct 2025, I enjoy Camping, painting, karaoke

• I like flying (planes) for excitement

• KOREAN sweet short ribs
• thai tea
• jasmine tea
• oolong tea
• (spicy) noodles
• poke or sashimi
• as of 7.14, current obsession is viet coffee
• at one point, roasted pork (skin)

• run your own race, hike your own hike, ride your own horse. don’t compare yourself to what others are doing or where they are. compare yourself to yourself - are you happier, stronger, kinder, or whichever goal you’re working towards-er than you were before?
• Nobody's thinking about you that much so don't be embarrassed if you trip or say the wrong thing, just apologize and move on.
• Self care isn’t just about doing the things you want to do, but also the things you have to do.
• lead with kindness.
• gratitude keeps you young
• seek help. it's okay to delegate work
• eat well that soothes your body (and brain), and work out well (to relieve stress, etc)
• be kind to yourself; it's okay to have an...

Niksen - it is sitting in boredom for creativity or doing something where you’re zoning out

• sept 15 - 19: binged on Netflix for 2 days, video games for 2 days, 1 day of venturing cupertino
• (I noticed you have a period where you burn out and stop being productive ; have you thought about picking days where you are productive (only!) and then two days where you relax and accept easy leisure days?)

Achievements – log it in here of your fav. meals or movies :)

• 10.14.2025 - spent time with dad today for lunch; we ate really good short ribs and seafood pancake at Hansung
• 10.15.2025 - despite time constraints, I did everything right on time in the end; treated myself to matcha drinks tonight
• 10.23.2025 - I am finishing my books so FAST. I am grateful for giving myself time to do readings 🥰

be fcking grateful

Gratitude – think in your head= i am grateful and there will be changes in your brain.

• ✔ made this listography as my Wins Diary || Mood: happy
• ✔ watched American History X again so now my tattoo desire went from "173" to "X"
• ✔ Cleaned up discord servers! YAYY
• ✔ Cleaned up social media accounts (now I only have SoundCloud and s̶e̶c̶r̶e̶t̶ p̶l̶e̶a̶s̶u̶r̶e̶ T̶w̶i̶t̶t̶e̶r̶)
• ✔ Played doggy steam game #stressrelieving... [x3]
• ✔ stick with a routine of library visit(s) + boba 🥰 [x1]
• ✔ find breakfast place for j and I's craft day!
• ✔ 100% success rate on growing 3 avocado plants (now they're my problem) || Mood: irritated

• i like the idea of a house party but i don't know how to host a themed one so no one gets bored and left out (or break into small groups)

• a pro is consistent while an amateur does things by emotions
• resistance takes advantage of an amateur's passion and drive in the beginning because resistence wants ameatur to burn out.
• a pro goes to work matter what. Think of your day job: you gain skills/experience and show up no matter how you're feeling. Treat your interests the same way to become a master.
• bad day? you still put in the work (daily). do the same for your interests.
• be careful of what you tell your friends-- they are insecure about their own abilities.
• go towards fear. Fear is good. it's challenge presenting as opportunity. felling afraid is normal-- how will you grow outside your comfort zone.
• the first draft is always shit. startup c...

• the hours pass by because i want fun
• eat solid brain food for focus

------------- external accountability helps a lot with achieving goals.

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• cravings: Salt? French fries Sweet? Real chocolate
• bored? it's too easy-- challenge yourself
• overwhelmed? it's too hard--do it in small steps

------ need chatter?

• NBA
• cafe chats
• ?stumptgamers? (distracted by a game)

• washed bobby 10.19.2025
• clean iron rust in toilets 10.23.2025

• look out the window for wild life, birds, people walking, dogs
• go for a 10min walk
• grab a snack
• talk to a uplifting optimistic friend