My weekly journal: 31 Mar - 6 Apr

Main quests this week: Begin studying on Business, Technology and Finance

Side quests this week: Update my personal website and craft blog posts, Wrap up the blog on Assurance studies, Read half of the book 'Metaphysics' by Stephen Mumford

Sunday - 31 Mar

📈 Achievement(s) of the day 📈

• Engrossed in the movie 'Exhuma'
  • With its blend of mystery and occult themes, the film delves into the excavation of a foreboding grave, leading to dire consequences.
  • I found the storyline captivating, especially the mesmerizing ritual performed by Hwa-rim and Bong-gil. It truly was a majestic moment.

📉 Setback(s) of the day 📉

• Overeating
  • I ended up eating too much during meals, opting for both dessert and BBQ. It was a bit too heavy, leaving me feeling queasy afterward and making it hard to sleep.

🌟Rating of productiveness: 0.5/5🌟
Today wasn't the most productive; I kicked off the morning with a refreshing swim, then indulged in a leisurely lunch followed by a binge-watch of a Portuguese drama. Wrapping up the evening, I caught a thrilling movie, "Exhuma," at the cinema.

🌟Rating of happiness: 4.3/5 🌟
The morning swim kicked off the day on a refreshing note, as usual. Plus, spending quality time with my sister made it even better: we ate a delicious lunch complete with dessert, followed by a BBQ dinner, and wrapped up the evening with a thrilling Korean movie.

Monday - 1 Apr

📈 Achievement(s) of the day 📈

• Spent 4 hours editing my favorite scenes from the first season of the Portuguese TV series "Stupid Wife".
  • After binge-watching the show, I couldn't resist the urge to compile my favorite moments since I couldn't find them on YouTube. Despite not understanding Portuguese, adding subtitles while editing made the language even more captivating. It even inspired me to consider learning this beautiful language someday.

📉 Setback(s) of the day 📉

• Spent too much time binge watching TV drama
  • While it was enjoyable, I realized I dedicated too much time to the screen, neglecting other activities.

🌟Rating of productiveness: 2.5/5🌟
Today wasn't my most productive day—I didn't even manage to kick off my studying for the ICAEW course. However, I did spend quite some time editing videos instead of lounging around.

🌟Rating of happiness: 3.9/5🌟
While I found joy in spending time with my new favorite drama couple on "Stupid Wife," I couldn't shake off the guilt that accompanied my binge-watching spree.

Tuesday - 2 Apr

📈 Achievement(s) of the day 📈

• After days of neglect, I finally dove back into editing my website.
  • Though I kicked things off a bit late today, I managed to snap out of my procrastination and get back to work on updating my website.

📉 Setback(s) of the day 📉

• Terrible time management
  • Which led me down the rabbit hole of endless YouTube videos once more😩

🌟Rating of productiveness: 1.2/5🌟

🌟Rating of happiness: 3.0/5🌟

Wednesday - 3 Apr

📈 Achievement(s) of the day 📈

• Completed editing and published the Assurance blog.
  • Admittedly, only three chapters needed review and transfer to the blog, but considering it was my first post of the week, I felt accomplished with this progress.
• Began studying the first chapter of 'Business Technology and Finance' after digging out the study manual.
• Maintained healthy eating habits; no overeating today as confirmed by consistent morning and evening weights.
• Engaged in a refreshing 2-hour morning swim session, focusing on refining freestyle technique and delving into tutorials to learn the butterfly stroke.

📉 Setback(s) of the day 📉

• Spent way too much time on YouTube... again
  • Admittedly, I veered completely off schedule and lacked motivation to tackle anything productive, particularly in keeping up with my ICAEW studies. It's safe to say, I didn't make the best use of my time today.

🌟Rating of productiveness: 2.7/5🌟
While today wasn't my most productive, I'm gradually finding my stride as the week unfolds. I'm optimistic that tomorrow will bring improved productivity and a fresh start.

🌟Rating of happiness: 3.5/5🌟
Today, my mood swung between neutral and slightly joyful, especially when I watched dramas and videos from a YouTuber I enjoy, Faline San.

Thursday - 4 Apr

📈 Achievement(s) of the day 📈

• Bedtime Before Midnight
  • For the first time this week, I hit the hay before midnight. While the initial goal was to curb those late-night study sessions, I'm counting it as a win nonetheless.

📉 Setback(s) of the day 📉

• Feeling unmotivated to be productive

🌟Rating of productiveness: 2.0/5🌟

🌟Rating of happiness: 2.9/5🌟

Friday - 5 Apr

📈 Achievement(s) of the day 📈

• Completed the task on planning a trip to Taiwan
  • After weeks of procrastination, I've finally tackled the task of planning my upcoming trip to Taiwan. My research has mainly revolved around finding the best deals on flights, sorting out accommodation options, and figuring out the most convenient transportation methods.
    

📉 Setback(s) of the day 📉

• My metabolism is certainly disrupted after eating Tomyam noodles
  • It was a spontaneous and regrettable choice to have Tomyam noodles IN THE MORNING🤦
  • My stomach was definitely not on board with this decision; I felt a fiery sensation spreading through my esophagus and stomach after finishing the noodles.
  • It completely threw off my day as I ended up taking a nap, initially seeking comfort but soon overwhelmed with regret 😭

🌟Rating of productiveness: 2.8/5🌟
While my academic progress was somewhat lacking, I did manage to tackle one chapter in Business, Technology, and Finance. On the brighter side, I successfully wrapped up my research on the Taiwan trip, marking it as complete on my ASAP to-do list.

🌟Rating of happiness: 3.5/5🌟
I maintained a steady level of happiness throughout the day, feeling a bit excited about planning my upcoming trip to Taiwan. Adding a touch of fragrance and wearing a stylish ring accessory helped brighten my mood and add some flair to the day. 💅

Saturday - 6 Apr

📈 Achievement(s) of the day 📈

• Enjoyed sketching using Pinterest pictures as references
  • Eager to hone my drawing skills, I began on impromptu sketching sessions, drawing inspiration from Pinterest. Using Samsung Notes, I dedicated a special folder to capture my sketches, hoping to make consistent progress on this artistic journey.

📉 Setback(s) of the day 📉

• Procrastination on doing planned activities
  • While my to-do list brimmed with tasks, I often found myself opting for drama marathons or simply lounging around, fully conscious of the precious time slipping away. ⏱️

🌟Rating of productiveness: 2.3/5🌟

🌟Rating of happiness: 3.5/5🌟

Prior week's goals

'Did I accomplish my top 3 goals that I set last week?'

✅Start reading on Business, Technology and Finance
✅Wrap up the blog on Assurance studies
❌Read half of the book 'Metaphysics' by Stephen Mumford

Challenges

1. Dealing with scorching temperatures and battling a bit of procrastination when it comes to staying productive.

Top 3 outcomes for the upcoming week

'If the week ahead is going to be a great week, what would be the top 3 things I'd accomplish?'

1. Finish until Chapter 5 for Business, Technology and Finance
2. Read half of the book 'Metaphysics' by Stephen Mumford
3. Publish 3 blogs on any topic

Stay tuned for next week updates