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Daily Journal #11
Came to the community after 4 days today as for four days I was hospitalized because of the infection in my throat, but Alhamdulillah feeling much better now and ready to continue my work.
LAYER 1
Date: 2-3-26
Day: Monday
Sleep: (7 Hours 15 Minutes + Good Quality)
Went to bed at: 07:00 AM
Woke up at: 02:15 PM
- CHECK-IN (be honest, no fixing)
• Mood: Normal
• Energy level: Low
• Emotion beneath the mood: Worried
• One thing I want to remember about today: ( I want to remember this day as the day I made my showreel for my Upwork profile and showed up after 4 days of being hospitalized. )
- TODAY IN FACTS (no judgment)
Write like a camera, not a critic.
Main activities: Took 3 lectures from Profile Optimization Course, made notes and posted in community, replied to comments after 4 days of absence, wrote a showreel script with ChatGPT, shot it using phone + PC, edited it for 5–6 hours, uploaded new PFP on Upwork, attended live session of Agha Saad, offered all prayers including Taraweeh.
One thing I showed up for (even small): Completed the editing of the showreel even though it took me around 5–6 hours.
- MIND & HEART DUMP (5 minutes max)
What was looping in my mind today?
I just want to get better and better asap. I feel like I need to start making money quickly. Being unemployed right now keeps bothering me. I don’t like this feeling. I feel behind. I feel like I should already be earning. I want speed. I want progress. I don’t want to waste time anymore.
(Write freely. No grammar. No conclusions.)
- LEARNING / REALIZATION (choose ONE)
• Something I learned: I realized I’m not very confident in front of the camera yet and this is a skill I need to improve intentionally.
- GENTLE REFLECTION (no self-hate)
• One thing that didn’t go as planned: I wanted to start gym today but couldn’t because of editing and procrastination.
• One small adjustment I can try next time: Go to the gym tomorrow without overthinking, even if it’s just for 30–40 minutes.
- GRATITUDE (2 general + 1 specific)
I’m grateful that I’m feeling better after 4 days of hospitalization.
I’m grateful for my family.
I’m grateful that I completed my showreel today.
- TOMORROW – ONLY 3 CLEAR ACTIONS
Complete my Upwork profile.
Go to the gym.
Research and practice how to get better in front of the camera.
- DAILY INNER SHIFT (most important)
One thing that changed inside me today (even slightly): I worked past my usual time and didn’t waste the day. Even with low energy, I executed something important.
CLOSING LINE (repeat daily)
For today, this is enough.
LAYER 2. Daily Time Reality Check
Time-Block | What I Did | Type | Notes
02:15–03:30 PM | Woke up, showered, prayed Zohr, went to dry cleaner | Necessary | Slow start
03:30–05:30 PM | Took 3 lectures, made notes, posted in community, replied to comments | Productive | First day back after hospital
05:30–06:30 PM | Offered Asr, wrote showreel script, shot video | Productive | Creative energy
06:30–08:15 PM | Iftari, Maghrib, family time, started editing | Necessary / Productive | Balanced
08:15–10:00 PM | Isha + Taraweeh | Necessary | Showed up
10:00–11:25 PM | Continued editing, faced Illustrator issue | Productive | Small block
11:25–12:00 AM | Downloaded Illustrator, attended live session | Productive | Multitasking
12:00–02:21 AM | Dinner, completed edit, manual captions, exported, journal writing | Productive | Long but strong finish
That's it for today JazakAllah 😇
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