The title may seem strange and downright embarassing for me. However, it’s true. It starts off with me being excited for something new to be a part of my life like a new class or a new friend in my life that I want to show up for. As my life may be going great and I am getting everything I need to get done finished I then think, “…wait I haven’t showered or brushed my teeth at all today”. I lose myself sometimes when I get focused and change anything in my routine even if it’s something beneficial. This is why last year I realized I need to add even the most simple things to my planners. If any of you are like me or just want to learn something new from this then welcome! I find having journals to write down your thoughts has been extremely useful for myself when it is done with a pen and paper instead of typing on a phone or tablet. I find the writing with a pen really pushes it into your mind as well with the act of writing. I went out to the store a few years ago and found a small planner that seemed useful since I just ended up losing track of everything I had to do because I was always too busy or too lazy to write things down thinking I would remember it all if I just texted myself reminders. Texting myself didn’t work. Go figure! XD The three planners I have different reasons. My little planner is small but its a 2 year planner. It is meant for when I am out in the world and I need to add something before I forget like any important deadline. Writing it down in the smallest planner helps me get it out of my mind so I have more space for the things I am working on. When I get home, I transfer everything I added to the small planner to my big dry erase board at home so I have a visual of things coming up. Lastly, my notepad is sticky notes which I add one by one onto my computer monitor starting from most important to least important and I take off the sticky note from my computer monitor as I finish them. With all of this being said I sometimes still struggle with keeping track of things. However, my life has improved drastically by realizing that I need to put time and effort in making sure I keep track of all my tasks for the day, the week, and the month.

This video is meant to be a type of intro and what to expect in this community. It's about the community as a whole and I will be sharing my goals, the steps I take in achieving my goals, and update y'all in text posts and videos sharing my progress with the steps I take. You can watch the video to know more and glad to see all of you here that have joined so far!

Time to go have some fun in the real world with some friends and family because you deserve it. This world is a blessing and “if you don’t look around once in a while you might miss it.”

I started off today like I do most days which is by immediately saying "Today's going to be a great day!" while I smile. I then had a slice of pizza from Little Caesars and a banana to get some food in me. I then took myself to a run club where I met a few new cool people. The main person I met was dealing with the same thing I have which is social awkwardness, and convincing myself I don't actually like being out socially. However, the more I embrace the awkward the better I feel. Getting some activity right at the beginning of my day gave me some energy and got me motivated enough to go get some errands done. I now just finished working on a written project I am working on for this community. It is already growing into something I am very excited to share. I recorded my first vlog which should be up by tomorrow. I started studying for the SIE exam which should take a few months of studying then I should be prepared for it so I am not worried about that. Do something you're uncomfortable with today and let me know what that is for you. Have a great day everyone and see you tomorrow.

The Quiet Climb is a place for people who want to grow mentally, physically, and in life. You don't need to have it all figured out. Whether you are working on your mindset, your health, your habits, or just trying to have better days, you belong here. We keep each other accountable, share what is working, and show up honestly even on the hard days. Share the mantras and philosophers that keep your mind strong. Share the walks, the conversations with friends and family, the small wins from your week. The things that remind you that being human and being healthy are connected. Everything counts here including the big breakthroughs and the quiet ones. Glad you are here.