Prompts for Reflection

February 13, 2025•85 words

Current Month Goals

normally just 3 bullets here, typically along the lines of do workout more, read more, write more

Happenings

what's been happening

I'm proud of...

...?

Joy

whatever made me laugh out loud most recently

TIL

new knowledge

I will do better...

facing up to my laundry list of imperfections & cringe

Random thoughts

those woodchucks do be chucking wood

Gratitude

at least 3 bullets

Mood right now=

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