If I could create an app that would incentiivize and motivate you to self-cultivate on a daily basis, what would you like it to include? Please share your input!

I’d like to pose a question to the community: How does one cultivate the characteristics of ambition and drive?

Posting here to try and slow down, process my emotions, not smoke, etc. I've been in a rut due in part to a fixation I have with skin picking. It causes me immense pain and shame. And unfortunately leads to me being late, or altering my schedule to cover up the damage done. I have reached out for help and am working on a plan to allow healing. So long as I am able to resist doing more damage. Also received news that while I was making a big deal out of my face picking, my father had a negative prognosis from a cancer test, and will need more treatment. The family put off telling me to not upset me. But I feel worse bringing up my own problems to them while my family had bigger issues and I not only didn't provide support, but also stress them further. To summarize with brutal honesty: it's a rough day. It sucks having to fight back tears constantly.

As we head into the weekend, remember: rest isn’t a reward — it’s part of the work. Slowing down, breathing deeper, and giving yourself permission to pause is often where clarity finally shows up. Take a moment to ask yourself: "What do I actually need this weekend — comfort, connection, quiet, or movement?" Choose it intentionally.