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Slowing Down to Enjoy the Journey

Hello,
I’m sorry to have kept you all waiting for so long. I needed some time off this past week, and as a result, my post got delayed.

Let me update you on what I’ve been up to. I’m still working on responsive design, but this week, I added two new tools to my toolkit. The first is SASS, and the second is cross-browser and cross-device testing. While I’m just starting with these, I’m excited to experiment and work with them.

For cross-browser and cross-device testing, there are many great tools to explore, like BrowserStack, LambdaTest, and Responsively. I’m sure there are many others out there too!

So yes, this might seem like a bit of a boring update on my coding journey this past week, but now it’s time for our philosophical discussion.

Many times, I feel like I tend to make even the simplest things complicated by trying too hard. I keep telling myself that to get better, I need to do more, create more, and dedicate more time to improving my skills. While this sounds great, it often comes with drawbacks.

I find myself feeling like there’s never enough time, even though I’m tracking every minute and second, trying to cram millions of tasks into a single day. This micromanagement doesn’t make me more productive—it just makes me feel constrained.

We often hear that “life is too short,” and interpret it as needing to accomplish more in less time. But if life is too short, shouldn’t we focus on enjoying the journey rather than rushing to the destination?

If we savour every moment—the challenges and the triumphs alike—we’ll have lived a fulfilling life, regardless of whether we reach our ultimate goals. Imagine someone asking, “Did you see that beautiful lake on your way here?” Would you rather say, “No, I was too busy focusing on getting here,” or “Yes, and it was breathtaking”?

So, let’s remind ourselves to look after our well-being. Take breaks, drink water, and enjoy the simple joy of being alive.

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