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final week (six)

"A lifestyle change begins with a vision and a single step." -Jeff Calloway  

6 weeks ago, I started this challenge. At the moment, it seemed like a total breakthrough. I was stuck on what to do until a sudden spark gave me this idea. It seemed like the perfect choice, something I could write about. In addition to that, it could also make my life better. With a great mindset, I knew for sure that I would succeed. Over the course of the last 6 weeks, there were many ups and downs. However, there were also many achievements that I'm very proud of. I've learned lots of things from this experience, but 3 things really stood out to me. First, it’s very hard to persevere on something you’re not interested in. In the end, this project became a drag for me. I knew I had to finish it, but I was very reluctant and came up with lots of excuses to delay. Number two, changing habits is difficult. If you’ve done something your whole life, and suddenly opted to improve one day, chances are, you’ll fail. You really have to have the dedication and work for it. I tried to do that in this project, and ultimately, I wasn’t very successful. Change doesn’t come overnight. And lastly, life is busier than you might think. As you know, I had to blog and bullet journal mostly in my own time. Most weeks, I was struggling to get both of them done on time. There was always some event, or lesson, or other things I had to do. Even if you think your life is different, if you look deeper, you’ll probably realize that it’s quite like mine. But in the end, I think that this project really taught me how to maintain self-control over myself and my actions. I know that this will help me become an even better person in the future. Thank you for following me on this journey, and hopefully, you've learned something new too.

-Delin

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Week 5

I have to admit, the last few blogs haven't been very clear and thorough. So, this week I'm going to put a precise walk through of my progress so far.

Week 1

The first week, just starting the challenge. I didn't have all of the specifications yet, so nothing was set in stone. This week, I was a little behind on my schedule, but eventually, I caught up. This is the week I decided that I was going to start a bullet journal. I was very busy this week.

Week 2

Week 2, starting to earn back the time I lost in week one. Drank lots and lots of water, and I could tell an obvious increase in my mood and health.

Week 3

Pretty mediocre and average this week. Nothing big, and no obvious improvements or decreases.

Week 4

I was sick this week. I recovered quickly, however. With lots of rest and plenty of water, anything is possible. I was really tired this week, probably because I wasn't feeling very well.  Maybe some of the decisions I was making wasn't the best...

Week 5

Pretty balanced this week. Focused a lot on getting more sleep this week. Did you know that people like me need 9.5 hours of sleep every day? Most people can't even fall asleep for that long! I came down with a slight headache for most on Monday but quickly recovered. This challenge has sort of just blended into my everyday schedule, and I think I've gotten quite used to it by now.

Speaking of sleep, I need a reliable source to track my sleep. Currently, I've been using an app on my phone, but I've found that it's not very accurate. This poses a big challenge to my sleep schedule and progress tracker.

I can’t say these last 5 weeks are what I’d hoped for when I first started this, but it’ll have to do. See you next week! 

-Delin

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Week 3 & 4

Wow, four weeks, already? Can you believe it? When I first started this project, I thought it was going to be really easy getting everything done. Oh, I was wrong. Ever since week three, I've realized that I have quite a busy life, and squishing in this project into everything is going to be difficult. There are no drastic changes this week. I did get sick for a few days but with all the snow and the December chill, it's not uncommon. I've noticed a huge improvement in my mood for the past two weeks. It's probably because I've been sleeping a lot more, and drinking more and more water each day. Something I have to remark on though: Eating healthy is difficult. I can't really control my lunch every day, but for the other meals, I've been doing my best to get all the necessary servings and whatnot into it. The bullet journal thing has been a great help, but it's also turning into a big hassle. You know what I said before about being busy? Well, creating the journal takes time, too! It might be easy filling it out every day, but making the new spreads each week takes a long time. I have to apologize for not posting last week. I was working on this blog all week, however, I was too busy on Sunday to touch-up and post. So, I decided to combine week 3 and week 4. Well, looks like that's it for now. With the winter holidays coming up, hopefully, I'll have more time to do more things. See you next week!

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Week Two

Hello! Welcome back to my blog!

It’s the end of week two! I have to say I'm quite happy with my progress this week. I guess I've finally accepted that this is what my life is going to be like for the next month, and there's nothing I can do about it. For starters, my hydration and water intake have considerably increased. I've been meeting my goal of 8 cups a day for well, most days. As for healthy eating, I've been avoiding junk and sugary foods. I'd like to stay away from it completely by next week. I've found that having a bullet journal really helps me get everything organized. It also doubles as an agenda. With something like this, I can clearly see my progress day after day. However, even if I did improve in many areas, there are some things I can't control. This week, my class and I were assigned lots of homework. To be able to finish all of it, I had to work beyond the time I had planned for it. Some other things I'd like to improve on is getting more exercise every day. and cutting down on screen time. Having the perfect lifestyle doesn't happen overnight. It requires work and perseverance. I'm still working on that. It's already the end of the second week, but I still have plenty of things to do better on.

See you next Sunday!

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Week One

bonjour!

It's officially the end of week one!

I'm going to be honest here: I'm not off to a good start. Needless to say, it's been a difficult transition from my normal habits and what I'm trying to do now. Sometimes it's hard to persevere and maintain paths that you're not used to. Fingers crossed though, hopefully, next week I'll get everything on track. For the past week, I've been constantly reminding myself that this is actually benefiting myself, and not just fulfilling a task.

I've also been trying to make and refer to a sleep schedule and a meal plan. However, there's been many unexpected situations and events, interrupting my plans. What can I say? Life is unpredictable.

In addition to everything else, I've started a bullet journal. It’s probably the most effective way of capturing all my progress and experience. It’s fast, and I can personalize it any way I want. I’ve wanted to start a bullet journal for quite a while now, but for some reason, I’ve held on to it. This project gives me a great excuse to start and not give up on one. Not to brag or anything, but I think I'm doing very well so far. It's a new path for me!

Well, since this is only the first week, I don't have a lot of things to add. Hopefully, I can get all the specifications set in stone soon. Thanks for reading. See you next week! :)

[photo by me ft. bullet journal]

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hello!

Hello all, and welcome to my blog! My name is Delin, and over the course of the next 6 weeks, I'll be writing weekly about my experiences on living the perfect lifestyle. 

Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like. Staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, or eating healthy, that's all part of it. If there’s something in my life I can improve, I’ll do it. I won't be getting into the specifications now, but rest assured, that's just the beginning. I hope that this blog will be a safe place to share my thoughts. Who knows, maybe after reading all about me and what I'm doing, you'll be inspired to improve your life too. Follow me on my journey and stay tuned to read about my experiences, challenges, and progress. See you soon!