Choosing Focus Over Overload: 🌼 DAILY JOURNAL — Day 70 | Friday | 30 January 2026

🛌 Sleep Log:

Slept at 3:45 AM

Woke up at 6:45 AM

🌟 One Thing I Want to Remember Today:

Today reminded me that trying to carry too many new skills at once can quietly drain energy and clarity. I realized that being busy is not the same as making progress. Choosing focus over overload is not giving up — it is choosing sustainability. Deciding to master one skill at a time is a form of self-respect and long-term discipline.

I woke up for Fajr prayer, prayed, and then went back to sleep because I had slept very late the night before while working on a UI/UX assignment. The day started slow, but with awareness.

🕰 Highlights OF My Day:

6:45 AM: Fajr prayer, then rest due to lack of sleep
12:30 PM: Woke up, freshened up
1:00 PM: Returned from the market, had breakfast
1:30–2:30 PM: Completed household chores
2:45 PM: Zuhr prayer
3:00–3:30 PM: Tasbeeh
4:00 PM: Asr prayer and Quran recitation
5:00 PM: Guests arrived, spent time with them
5:45 PM: Maghrib prayer
6:00–7:00 PM: Taught Sipara to kids
7:00 PM: Rest
8:00 PM: Dinner and Isha prayer
9:30 PM–10:00 AM: Community engagement
10:00--11:00: Attended Raima’s video editing session
11:30--4:30 :After Session: Practiced video editing on Premiere Pro
4:28 AM: Writing journal

🌟 Wins of the Day:

Prayed all five daily prayers 🤍
Recited the Quran and did Tasbeeh
Took an important clarity-based decision about skills
Attended a video editing learning session
Stayed connected with the community despite low energy

⚠️ Mistakes / Learnings:

Tried to manage UI/UX and Video Editing together, which created mental overload
Could not complete the assigned video editing task as planned
Realized that learning Premiere Pro requires patience and focused time

🌱 Reflection :

Today was mentally heavy but deeply clarifying. I accepted that learning takes time, and pressure only slows growth. Even though progress felt slow, the decision I made today will save energy, confidence, and direction in the long run. Small steps, taken consistently, will compound.

🕋 Prayer Checklist:

✔ Fajr

✔ Zuhr

✔ Asr

✔ Maghrib

✔ Isha

◻ Tahajjud (planned)

🌙 End of the Day:

Alhamdulillah for clarity, guidance, and the courage to simplify.

😴 Now I Am Sleeping:

I will pray Tahajjud and sleep with the intention to continue tomorrow.InshaAllah, I will complete the next 20 seconds of my video using Premiere Pro with a fresh mind.

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