Getting back to everyday life settings—it feels great to step out of the environment we’re so used to now and then. Going away and coming back… it feels like life refreshes itself.

I’m glad to tell you that I’m trying out my early morning ritual again, waking up at 5:30 a.m. It’s been going great so far, though I know I need to be patient with myself and work toward building a lasting habit. I believe I can do this. I’m working on it. It’s part of building better daily habits that I want to stick with long-term.

Books: Reading Makes a Full Man

Books are one of my three trinities for better life—Books, Miles, and Matters of the Heart.

I’ve grouped my tasks and to-do lists into these categories to build a life and live each day to the utmost.

I’m starting to see real change in myself. Scrolling through my phone is becoming increasingly boring. I’d now rather read or sleep than waste time on my screen. That’s a great change, and I’m proud of it. It’s one of those little signs that I’m building better daily habits, one by one.

I used to kill time at noon with online shopping or Instagram, but now I’m reaching for books—even if I only get ten minutes between tasks.

I’ve always preferred reading during dedicated leisure time—before bed or in the morning for at least half an hour. I never liked picking up a book for just five or ten minutes in between things.

But reading more nonfiction recently changed that. Nonfiction doesn’t hook me the same way fiction does, where I’d feel desperate to know what happens next. Because of that, I’ve read more nonfiction than ever—and I just realized I finished seven books in July. That’s a personal record.

My goal is to read 50 books this year, one per week. I didn’t hit that last year. I often went through long phases where I just didn’t want to read at all. I’d start a book, read a few chapters, then lose interest.

This time, I’m focusing on consistency. I believe I can make it happen this year.

Miles: Health Is Precious

It’s only a month away from my marathon. I did my half marathon as part of training, and that went great. Still, I need to keep adding miles each week to feel better when race day arrives.

I’ve also decided to ease up on training during my period. It felt good—like really taking care of myself in a way no one else can. I recommend listening to your body more. Don’t burn it out. This, too, is part of building better daily habits.

Matters of the Heart: So Many!!!

Pillar—this one’s heavy. I’ve realized it’s all too clustered. Too many things I care about. Too many things I want to do. It gets overwhelming.

I pulled out my business goal from the “matters of the heart” category a few months ago. Honestly, it’s not going well yet. We all know the theory: put in more effort to make it work.

But truthfully? I’ve never really committed serious time or attention to building my business. So now it feels like I’m starting from scratch—and I can’t say I enjoy it… yet.

I think people begin to enjoy something as they grow good at it. I need that sense of small achievement too. I’m working on it. Right now, the only thing I’m missing is being present in the process. I need to focus more on the process to reach my business goals. I have faith in myself.

Most of the other “heart matters” are my hobbies: ukulele, drums, singing. They’re in my bones. I love them. They’re easy to keep up with. So for now, I won’t focus too much on that part.

The focus stays on the business—I want to grow it, not necessarily make it wildly successful, but see progress. That’s what matters.

In Closing

All in all, life has been good to me this past week. I have nothing to complain about. I will try my best in living each and everyday of my life to the utmost. And I hope you have a good week ahead.

See you next week.