Romanticizing Self-Improvement in June — Health, Calisthenics, Hobbies, and Monthly Goals

Journal Entry #3: Facing Fears, Studying, and Getting My Life Back on Track.

This month has been all about rest, relaxation, and resetting.
Time to reflect on the month of May and plan for June!

May — Wins & Losses

May was a busy month filled with birthdays, appointments, and deadlines.

The thing I’m most proud of is staying consistent with my writing and gaining my first few paid subscribers. Thank you so much — it truly means a lot to me.

I also passed an exam and managed to pay off some large bills, which relieved a lot of stress.

Another thing that brought me peace of mind was gardening on my balcony. I’m so happy I found a new hobby, and I can’t wait to harvest my own fruits and vegetables eventually.

On the other hand, I haven’t been very consistent with working out or maintaining a high-protein diet, which is a little disappointing. I had hoped to post a before-and-after picture after six weeks, but physically, not much has changed yet.

Still, I’m not unhappy with my overall progress.

The increased dosage of Sertraline (Zoloft) is finally starting to kick in, and I genuinely feel ready to try new things again.

Some photos from this month 📸 →

June

I set my goals using the SMART method.
The more detailed and specific your goals are, the more likely you are to achieve them.

Important Dates

• June 4th → First calisthenics group class 🤸🏻‍♀️

• June 8th → Organizational Psychology exam! 📚

• June 16th → Ear surgery👂🏼

• June 23rd → Getting my braces removed 😁

• June 25th → Deadline for my first psychology paper 📚 (Conversation Psychology)

Goals for June

I made a couple of changes. My goals have changed so much this year that I don’t even look at my 2026 resolutions anymore — and that’s okay! I’m figuring out what works for me, and that requires changes sometimes.

Start calisthenics as a complete beginner + jump roping

Again…

I’ve tried calisthenics about four times over the past 3–4 years. Every single time, I ended up giving up once things became difficult. My fear of falling out of a handstand kept holding me back from making real progress.

This time, I’m stepping outside of my comfort zone and joining a calisthenics class for extra guidance and accountability. I already created a full plan, which I’ll share in my next article.

Eat at least 80 grams of protein per day & stay hydrated

My original goal was 100 grams of protein per day. I want to lose weight while also building muscle, but I’ve realized that hitting 100 grams is difficult while staying in a calorie deficit.

80 grams feels much more realistic and should still be enough to support muscle growth.

Pass my psychology exam & hand in my paper

Studying consistently and doing research used to feel impossible for me. Since starting Zoloft, studying has become so much easier. I actually look forward to opening a book now, which still feels surreal to say.

Properly rest and recover after surgery

• Don’t move around too much

• Spend time gardening

• Read books

• Get enough sunlight

• Eat well and focus on recovery

I want to use June to slowly continue building a better version of myself, without rushing the process.

Let’s crush it this June! 🔥

Thanks so much for reading! It really means a lot to me ❤️.

Let me know what your goals are in the comments! I’d love to read and connect ✨.

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