Hey, how’s it going everyone? Hope you all are well.
I was reading my old blog post from 2020 about how I dread waking up each day and wish that I could be more positive about life, essentially. I’m happy to say that I reached a point in life where I am actually content with my life. Reflecting back on that blog post, I have changed a lot. I think it’s due to my change in daily habits. It was the small changes I made each day that accumulated to me feeling a lot better, physically and mentally.
So what changed?
I’ve been working out consistently with fitness goals in mind. Having and reaching these goals (e.g. squatting 67.5 kgs) motivates me to exercise more. I’m currently cutting (AKA losing fat), and I lost some weight which boosted my confidence. Exercising makes me feel energised. I don’t feel sluggish anymore.
In the old blog post, I wrote that when I wake up, I don’t want to get out of bed and start my day. Nowadays, I feel instantly refreshed as soon as I wake up. I think this is because I don’t oversleep and take naps anymore. When I wake up, I feel ready to start my day.
In terms of my diet, I’ve been eating healthier than before. I try my best to cook more often, rather than ordering food from outside. I still enjoy takeaways every now and then but I make sure that it fits my calories for the day. I’ve been eating at a calorie deficit which helped me lose weight.
I am now in third year of medical school and currently on clinical placements which is a drastic change from the pre-clinical years. Pre-clinical years (2020-2021) involved a lot of lectures and a ton of information to remember. Whereas, in clinical placements, I get to interact with patients and doctors which is a lot more interesting. I still have some lectures but it’s not much compared to the pre-clinical years. Don’t get me wrong, there is still a lot to learn but I find medical school more enjoyable now. (Maybe it’s because I don’t have any upcoming exams yet, hahah.)
Dear 2020 me, I’m sorry you felt so miserable at that time. I am now much better in terms of my daily emotions and thoughts, as you hoped for. I hope things will stay this well for a long time.
With love,
Nana