🪴 So, what's going in my life?

In the mid of August I decided that I wanted a break to break my art block and be more creative again. I started with painting some random building that I found on Pinterest on MS Paint. I did that for 5 days and then I found that I was just on my laptop for more time and it was just consuming more of my energy.

My primary aim was to get active again in my life and live the life.

When I started to challenge myself with digital art and that too on MS Paint, initially it was fun, but later it got worse. It felt boring. To open MS Paint after my hectic day job and then to carefully paint using my mouse tab—it was just breaking my mental peace.

I just dropped the idea.

After I dropped the idea, I regained a mental balance. I felt so accomplished and satisfied.

I stay away from Instagram and LinkedIn these days. I just spend time reading books, or TV, or reading some blogs that I follow. It’s very simple now and I get time to talk to my parents and more to my partner. I am able to think more rationally and try making decisions—long-term ones for a better life. At the end of the day, my main goal is to live a happy balanced life.

So, what’s going on in my life:

1. I have decided to have a digital detox. No unnecessary stuff. I would be writing on my blog more often.

2. I am still reading Botchan, whenever I get time. It’s an interesting book.

3. I am trying to sleep better.

4. I am trying to have better conversations with my family and wife.

5. I will be moving back to my home, with my parents and wife probably next month.

One thing I learned, even though I don’t complete most of my challenges, is that it’s okay to drop a challenge if you think it’s not worth the time or effort—and there is a bigger challenge to take where there is no escape: the life itself.