Balancing Life & Stocks

Another makeup post—but I’m suiting up starting this week.

No excuses, really; just a case of poor time management. Last week was a whirlwind of heavy workloads and hosting visitors from England. My days were packed, and my nights were spent socializing, leaving very little room to dedicate myself to this journey. Then came the long weekend—a mix of honoring family and some unexpected partying I wasn't quite prepared for. Because I didn't carve out my time properly, my routine took a backseat.

Interestingly, I don’t feel bad about it.

I actually feel refreshed. Between the grind of my day job and "breathing" the stock market lately, I think I subconsciously needed a break. Today is Monday night, and I feel relieved. While I haven't been at my best regarding daily accountability, I’ve realized that stepping away was the "reset button" I didn't know I needed.

I’ve been using a "double-post" rule to keep myself honest when I miss a day. It makes me feel less guilty, but I’ll admit it’s not a perfect system. When I’m playing catch-up, I can’t always give my analysis the deep attention it deserves. We’re six weeks into this now; the "newness" is wearing off, and the real-life hurdles are starting to appear. I haven't even fully figured out how I’ll manage my blogging and learning when I travel in two weeks.

I don’t want double-posting to become a crutch or a habit. I need to re-arrange my schedule, even if that means sacrificing a bit of sleep or a little less fun to find the right equilibrium.

The market will always be there. My goal is to stay immersed in my life with my loved ones while fueling this passion I’m developing. It’s all about the balance.