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Yasmina K
Yasmina K

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Still a beginner — but I’m proud of my small steps.

Still a beginner — but I’m proud of my small steps.

As June 2025 moves gently along, I took a moment to reflect on how far I’ve come — not in years, not in degrees, but just in the last few weeks.

This month, I made a promise to myself:
To wake up early, to show up daily, and to build quiet discipline. And here’s what that looked like:

🎯 Goals I set for myself this month:

Wake up daily between 5–6AM 🌄

Write 3 pages of morning thoughts ✍️

Read daily for 20–30 minutes 📚

Take showers (almost) every day 🌧️

Learn a new language (hello Korean 🇰🇷)

Continue my guitar course 🎸

Begin my ALX journey in tech 🚀

Learn Git, GitHub & Git Bash 💻

Install Windows 10 successfully 🖥️

Reduce social media and series use 🧘‍♀️

Listen to inspiring podcasts and speakers 🎧

💪 What I accomplished:
Most of these goals? I’ve either started or made consistent progress. I’m especially proud of building a morning routine that actually sticks, and opening new doors in tech (Git, GitHub, Bash).

🧡 Still in progress:

Getting deeper into my ALX curriculum

Starting Java and learning about ADF

Playing sports / moving more

Building healthier food habits

I share this not to boast — but to remind myself (and maybe you) that even when you're a beginner, your effort matters. That small daily acts are not small at all. That growth isn't always shiny — but it's always sacred.

If you're also trying to build something quietly and consistently, I see you. And I'm cheering you on. 🌿✨

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