AKASH BISWAS

  Most people share perfect diet days. This isn’t one of them. Some days are structured. Some are chaotic. What stays constant is intent. I focus on: Enough protein Simple, repeatable meals Eating for performance, not punishment I’ve learned that sustainability beats perfection. A diet you can follow on stressful days is the one that works long term. Food supports my training and recovery — not my ego. Takeaway: Consistency matters more than clean eating.

 When I started training, the goal was physical change. What I didn’t expect was the mental shift. Keeping promises to myself — workouts, nutrition, discipline — slowly rebuilt my self-trust. Confidence didn’t come from mirrors. It came from consistency. Training taught me: Discomfort is temporary Effort compounds Nobody is coming to save you Even on days when progress feels invisible, showing up reminds me that I’m capable of hard things. Fitness didn’t change my life overnight. It changed how I show up every day. Takeaway: Confidence is built through repeated proof, not motivation.

 This week wasn’t perfect. And that’s exactly why reflection matters. What went right: I showed up to train even on low-energy days I wrote consistently instead of waiting for inspiration I protected my focus better than last week What didn’t: I spent too much time second-guessing decisions I expected too much from myself on tired days I compared my pace with others Instead of judging the week as good or bad, I’m learning to treat it as data. Reflection turns chaos into clarity. Without it, days blur together and growth feels invisible. Takeaway: Progress becomes visible only when you pause to look back.

  Overthinking doesn’t look dangerous. It feels like planning. Like being careful. Like intelligence. But slowly, I’ve realised it’s one of the most expensive habits I have. I overthink workouts. Content ideas. Business moves. Even rest. And while I’m busy thinking, time keeps moving. Overthinking costs me speed . It delays action. I spend hours perfecting things that could’ve been done imperfectly in minutes. It also costs me peace . My mind rarely rests because it’s always running future scenarios — most of which never happen. What I’m learning now is simple: clarity comes after action, not before it. Every time I act first, the anxiety reduces. Every time I wait, it grows. I’m not trying to eliminate overthinking overnight. I’m learning to notice it — and move anyway. Takeaway: Thinking feels safe. Action creates results.

  I’m bad at many things. Admitting that used to feel like weakness. Now it feels like clarity. I struggle with: Overthinking decisions Wanting fast results Comparing my journey with others Switching between too many ideas But here’s the shift: I no longer judge myself for these flaws. I observe them. Growth doesn’t start with pretending you’re strong. It starts with honesty. Once I accepted these weaknesses, I could work with them instead of fighting myself. I’m learning to slow down. To focus on one thing at a time. To trust the process instead of rushing the outcome. Takeaway: Self-awareness is the most underrated form of self-improvement.

  I don’t chase massive transformations anymore. I chase small habits done consistently. 1. Training even on low-motivation days Not every workout needs to be perfect. It just needs to happen. 2. Writing daily, even when it’s bad Bad writing leads to good writing. Silence leads nowhere. 3. Limiting mindless scrolling Attention is my most valuable asset. 4. Thinking in years, not weeks Short-term emotions shouldn’t control long-term decisions. 5. Sleeping without guilt Recovery is not laziness. It’s strategy. These habits won’t make me famous overnight. But they’ll make me consistent — and consistency compounds. Takeaway: Habits don’t change life in a day. They change direction forever.