Today's Focus: Stay patient and focused on learning, managing home duties and unexpected guests calmly.
Morning Mood Check: Neutral
Starting Thought: Routine work first, then dedicated time for the pending podcast, no distractions allowed.
⏱️ Timed Log
05:45 AM | Woke up, prayed Fajar, and completed Azkar
Feeling: A calm, spiritual start to the day.
06:30 AM to 07:30 AM | Got into bed for extra rest due to the cold Punjab winter.
Feeling: It was difficult to leave the warmth.
07:30 AM to 08:30 AM | I prepared breakfast, did some chatting with Ammi, and discussed my back pain (due to the cold).
Feeling: A slow, comforting start, despite the minor physical discomfort.
08:30 AM to 11:00 AM | Focused on routine home chores and deep cleaning.
Feeling: Finished tasks efficiently.
11:00 AM to 01:00 PM | Managed unexpected guests while simultaneously preparing and having lunch.
Feeling: This was a significant interruption, but I managed to avoid irritation. I focused on hospitality and patience
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM | Listened to the pending podcast (Active communication)
Feeling: Completed the task, but with little distractions. I learned that I must give myself credit for trying even with interruptions.
03:00 PM to 04:00 PM | I had a rest.
Feeling: Necessary rest to recharge after the morning's heavy domestic schedule.
04:00 PM to 05:00 PM | Kitchen work/preparations.
Feeling: Routine task completion.
05:00 PM to 06:30 PM | Tried to complete classroom video material, but couldn’t.
Reason: Interruptions from my mother wanting conversation and dealing with team queries. Feeling: Prioritized team needs and family connection over the video completion. Another test of patience passed.
06:30 PM to 07:00 PM | Scrolled "Skool" and tried to figure out tasks.
Feeling: Quick attempt to re engage with learning and planning before the evening session.
07:00 PM to 08:00 PM | Took a session with the girls
Feeling: High focus and productivity during the session.
08:00 PM to 08:30 PM | Watched a video in which Umair Bajwa taught us to use Clockify. Feeling: Gained a practical, specific new skill/tool usage. Valuable time spent.
08:30 PM to 09:00 PM | Joined Sir Haroon’s session but couldn't complete it due to an internet issue.
Feeling: Disappointed by the technical hurdle, but moved quickly to the next task instead of dwelling on the frustration.
09:00 PM to 10:30 PM | Dedicatedly focused on my job/work. Managed my team, checked sheets, groups, and had conversations with clients.
Feeling: High productivity achieved during this dedicated focus block. Successfully handled administrative and client relations tasks.
10:30 PM to 11:30 PM | Writing this journal and sorting/removing thoughts.
Feeling: "Ahh, the most hectic thing of the day." But I am happy and satisfied that the thoughts are now clearly written and out of my head.
One Key Lesson Learned Today : lesson from the podcast, You cannot control other people's opinions, focus instead on your own end goal (while having a conversation).
Tomorrow's Single Top Priority: Complete at least two classroom videos from each learning community.
My life revolves around my Mother. If you are reading this journal this far, please keep my mother in your prayers for her health. Jazak Allahu Khairan 🌻