I’ve once again discovered how the NoPMO challenge motivates me to start other habits that help me grow and think differently.

Over the past year, I struggled with pressure at work and panic at home. I couldn’t handle it and escaped into toxic habits, thinking I was rewarding myself for getting through it — when in reality, I was just avoiding the real problems. I used to be ahead with building good habits, the kind that could actually heal me.

The problem with bad habits is that they steal your focus. You stop living and start surviving. You’re constantly fighting or running from things in your daily life. I had to understand that in order to live the life I truly want, I need a different hierarchy — one based on long-term thinking, not just reactions.

I don’t want to just react anymore. I want to handle things in the long run — to create space between me and my thoughts, to solve problems objectively, and to let go of what’s not worth holding onto.

Yesterday, I started meditating again and realized how much I need to calm down. I’m slowly moving away from that endless loop of negative thoughts and emotions. Just being, thinking, and doing — that’s what matters.

It’s strange, but with PMO you fall into a mindset where anything feels “good” as long as it gives you more dopamine. You keep chasing that first high. It’s a mindset of constant action with almost no reflection — a powerless loop. You think you’re in control for a moment, but right after that moment, the habit controls you.

Meditation helps me get back to the mindset of thinking before acting. It teaches me to let small things go and focus on the present moment and what truly matters in life.

I also noticed an extra pump during my last gym sets — training feels great right now.

As for the flatline, the pressure feels a bit lower at the moment. I think it’s about respecting your inner rhythm more. We often try to force ourselves to feel a certain way by chasing external things, just to realize that real control doesn’t come from outside. It’s about giving things time.

And honestly, I get it now — having energy is like having money. Being rich isn’t about what you spend; it’s about what you keep.