Tasks

• [x] mail order

Sleep

• 8 hr 23 min, 84% good

Habits

• [x] am meds
• [x] planner fill
• [ ] sm post
• [x] shop orders
• [x] noon meds
• [x] no spend
• [x] cm + h logs
• [ ] yoga/movement

Word

Contentious (adj.)

• describing something that is likely to cause people to argue or disagree or that involves a lot of arguing.
• For a person: someone likely or willing to argue

I think it's wise to avoid such a contentious topic at a dinner party.
The dispute involves one of the region's most contentious leaders.

Journal

Had a bit of an emotional day yesterday. Someone I used to work with came into work and told me some news, which wasn't a big deal in itself. It was just on the 40 min drive home while my mind wandered. I was just comparing my life and wondering why mine was so different… wondering if I missed my chances… wondering why some things just don't work out how you hope they would… and so on. Just feeling overwhelmed by emotions in general. I think I just needed a good cry to reset and get it out. I know comparison is pointless and unhelpful. It just snuck up on me. I am still grieving various things and sometimes you just gotta get it out. I think I feel better today. I think I handled the emotions well and processed some stuff that was building up. Key takeaway: It's okay to feel old negative thoughts, but then be sure to let them go. You can't just DENY them away because you're "not supposed" to think them. Negative stuff just happens. Old brain programming doesn't just disappear overnight. Feel it, then reframe it and move on. I think sometimes you hear advice like "comparison is the thief of joy," so then maybe you feel guilty when you accidentally compare yourself to others. But that's not helpful either. It's okay, and you can get through it.

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📌 Summary

• ✅ Great sleep
• ⚠️ Missed habits: sm post, yoga/movement
• ✅ All tasks completed
• ✨ Mood: reflective
• 🏷️ Tags: #reflection #mental_health #journaling