The Restart Problem
Day 14 wasn't great. There's this thing that happens when you restart after losing progress - you just don't feel like doing it. You know you've been here before, you know you lost ground, and it makes every action feel heavier.
Kept getting distracted today. Brain wouldn't cooperate.
The Basics Failed
Didn't wake up early. Didn't shower. Yeah, I know how that looks when I'm supposed to be proving consistency. But I'm being honest about it rather than pretending everything's fine.
Some days you can't even handle the basics. That's just reality.
Adjusting Expectations
Managed to study computer networks today. Not ML, not DSA - my brain isn't in a good enough state to handle that level of complexity right now.
So I'm covering what's in my college syllabus instead. It's an easier entry point. Still learning, still making progress, just at a pace my current mental state can handle.
Sometimes you have to meet yourself where you are instead of forcing yourself to be where you think you should be.
The Small Workout
Had a small evening workout. At least that happened. It's something.
The 3-Day Plan
Thinking for the next 3 days I'll stick to this approach - college material and light workouts. Then move back to DSA and ML when my head's clearer.
Not giving up on the harder stuff, just giving myself a ramp instead of jumping straight into the deep end.
Day 14 Reality
Not every day is gonna be good. Some days are just about showing up even when it feels pointless. Even when you're distracted and unmotivated and can't do the basic things you're supposed to do.
This is one of those days.
Day 14 done. 11 days till jan 31.
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