Day 18 Recap: Kind of a boring Monday overall, but sometimes that’s exactly what I need to stay consistent. I managed to complete all of my tasks today without much struggle — which honestly feels like a win.

Even though my physical book for the challenge isn’t Steal Like an Artist, I’ve been listening to it as an audiobook during my outdoor walks, and it’s been hitting me in all the right ways. One thing that really stuck out is how hard it can be to keep working at something when you’re not naturally good at it right away. That is so me. I tend to lose momentum when I’m not instantly great at something, especially when it comes to my artistic pursuits. That’s something I’m really going to work on — staying in that “amateur” mindset and giving myself permission to keep learning.

I was still feeling sore from all the digging and hauling I did yesterday, so I took it easier for my indoor workout — just walked on my walking pad and knocked out some work while I moved. The weather’s still super hot, but I’m reminding myself that winter is coming (any Game of Thrones fans out there?) and I should embrace the warmth while it’s here.

Key Lesson of the Day: Keep showing up, even when you’re not great at something yet. Consistency turns amateurs into artists.

References & Links:

• 📖 Do Over by Jon Acuff (official page)

• 🎧 Steal Like an Artist (audiobook info)

• 🎧 75 Hard Daily Podcast by Jonathan McLean

• 🎧 REAL AF with Andy Frisella Podcast

• 🧘 Yoga with Adriene – YouTube Channel

• 📱 Couch to 5K App (Apple Store)

• 📱 Couch to 5K App (Google Play)

• 🤸 @growingannanas – YouTube Workouts & Stretching

• 📱 75 Hard Official App – App Store