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Reaching week 10 of the Great Lock In has been a challenge. The journey so far has tested my resolve, especially with the disruptions caused by three weeks of work travel. Despite the setbacks, I still have eight weeks left to make meaningful progress. This post shares my personal reflections on staying on track, regaining focus, and pushing forward with renewed motivation. Tracking workouts and budget progress on a calendar Facing Challenges Head-On The past few weeks have b

Photo: Unsplash, Microsoft 365 If Week 1 was about the excitement of beginning and Week 2 was about finding my footing, Week 3 has been my gentle reminder that true transformation isn’t about rushing — it’s about building sustainable change. That phrase comes from Ramit Sethi’s I Will Teach You To Be Rich  — a book that’s been guiding my financial glow-up. I’m not speed-running it, and honestly, I don’t want to. I’ve been moving slowly on purpose: ✅ Making sure my accounts we

Week one of The Great Lock In is officially behind us. If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen creators committing to this trend: locking in, cutting distractions, and actually showing up for themselves.  For me, The Great Lock-In feels like a natural extension of my 90 Days to a Better Me challenge from earlier this year. Same energy, different season. Instead of starting from scratch, I decided to build on that foundation and really test how consistent I can

Even growth can feel like grief sometimes.

I knew the journalism industry was tough, but I felt like I had done everything to prepare myself. Boy, was I in for a rude awakening.

It’s easy to think that a glow-up should start in January when everyone sets resolutions. But for me, March is the perfect time.

My ultimate glow-up plan for 2025 has to start at the root: processing grief.

This year, I’m making intentional moves to feel good from the inside out.