25th of February – I left my dungeon
via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oU4mlOqWvUk
📅 25th of February – I Left My Dungeon
🌅 Morning Reflections & Gym Realizations
⏰ Time Check: 5:04 AM – On my way to work after the gym. I’ve noticed my workout times have been decreasing, and I realized it’s because I’ve been cutting out my warm-up time.
💡 Key Realization:
- ⏳ By cutting out just 10 minutes of warm-up, my overall workout duration has gone down.
- 📊 This small change can add up to hours saved over the year.
- 🎯 I’m curious to see how this impacts my monthly XP tracking compared to January.
🔥 Takeaway: It’s wild how small adjustments can lead to significant changes over time.
📚 Mindfulness & Gratitude Check-In
- 🙏 Grateful for: Phone alarms – They got me out of bed and to the gym, even when I felt tired.
- 🍖 Grateful for Freezers: It’s a game changer for storing food that would’ve gone bad.
- 👍 Compliment to Myself: Even though I was tired, I still showed up and lifted weights.
🔥 Takeaway: Sometimes, just showing up is the biggest victory of the day.
🎯 Key Focus Points for Today
- 🖨️ Print Passport Documents – Taking advantage of the work printer.
- 🏃 Elliptical Session Tonight – Giving my calf a break from running.
- 🎸 Guitar Practice – Maybe even look at buying a cheap electric guitar.
- 🎯 Track Calories & Fiber Intake – Making sure to log everything accurately.
🔥 Takeaway: Setting clear, actionable goals helps keep me on track.
🎸 Guitar Practice & Electric Guitar Temptation
- 🎶 I’ve been thinking about buying a cheap electric guitar to add variety to my practice sessions.
- 🎸 I prefer my full-sized acoustic for its richer sound, but the smaller travel guitar is easier on my shoulder.
- 💡 **Realization:** I play longer when it’s less painful, so maybe a smaller guitar would help.
🔥 Takeaway: Comfort matters when building a consistent practice habit.
🏃 Evening Elliptical Session (Planned)
- 🚫 No running tonight due to a sore calf.
- 💡 Plan: Do a light elliptical session instead to stay active without straining my leg.
🔥 Takeaway: It’s okay to adjust the plan when your body needs rest.
📊 XP Tracking & Progress Update
📌 Total XP Progress (Feb 25 Update):
- ✅ Gym: 29.99 hours – Just shy of 30 hours!
- ✅ Guitar: 10.48 hours – Progressing steadily.
- ✅ Reading: 9.07 hours – Closing in on Apprentice Scholar Rank 1.
- ✅ Running: 38.56 KM – No new distance today due to calf recovery.
🔥 Takeaway: Tracking my progress keeps me accountable and motivated.
🎯 Looking Ahead & Future Plans
- 🖨️ Finish Printing Passport Documents – Didn’t finish at work, so using my grandparents’ printer tonight.
- 🏹 Book Axe Throwing – For my little brother’s birthday surprise.
- 📚 Catch Up on Reading & Guitar Practice – Especially since I didn’t play much today.
- 🎫 Maybe Buy Chris Stapleton Concert Tickets – Still deciding if I want to go solo.
🔥 Takeaway: Balancing productivity and relaxation keeps me from burning out.
🔥 Final Thoughts
💡 Biggest Wins Today:
- ✅ Went to the gym and completed my workout despite feeling tired.
- ✅ Maintained mindfulness with gratitude and positive self-talk.
- ✅ Planned ahead for tomorrow by setting realistic goals.
“You’re enough. You’ve got this. Keep moving forward and crushing those goals!” 🚀
