How easy life would be if we actually followed every plan we made — from eating right, exercising, sleeping well, saving money, staying creative, to limiting screen time. But let’s be honest: most of these plans derail, and when they do, we often feel like failures.
To escape that guilt, we make new plans. And this cycle — plan, fail, replan — becomes our life.
Over time, I’ve realized this is not just my story — it’s most people’s. And there’s no perfect solution. It’s like learning to walk: we try, we fall, we get up again. One day, without even noticing, we run, we jump, we chase our dreams. All of it begins with just trying to walk.
I’ve struggled to keep my learning goals alive. Something always comes up — housework, responsibilities, distractions. Plans fail. Motivation fades. Subscriptions go unused. Downloads pile up. Stories go unwritten. Recipes remain untried. My to-do list is full of “pending” items.
But now I look at that list differently — not as proof of failure, but as a reminder to try again. Life moves in cycles — ups and downs, stops and starts — and that’s okay. The key is to keep moving, to keep trying, no matter how slow or broken the process feels.
Trying consistently is what keeps us on the road — not being perfect every day.
If you feel the same, tell me: what’s one thing you’re still holding on to but haven’t completed yet?
Calm with Me 