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Killing Time for Something Positive

The desert isn’t so bad after all. In this moment of isolation and tranquility, I’m rediscovering myself.

Here are the activities I’ve been pursuing:

  1. Healthy Lifestyle: With plenty of time, I can dedicate 1.5 hours to exercise without feeling rushed. My routine includes 45-60 minutes of weight training and 30 minutes of low-impact cardio, like brisk walking or interval jogging. I’m finally getting 7-8 hours of sleep each night (plus power naps), which I haven’t had in the past two years. My mind feels more at ease, and enjoying music and the serenity of my home has truly aided my healing.

  2. Gaining Knowledge: There’s no better time than now to learn. I’m taking courses on Coursera in Fintech Innovation Specialization, diving deep into topics relevant to my career and aiming to become an expert.

  3. Being Present with My Kids: Nothing brings joy to my children like my presence. It provides them with security and support, and I’ve noticed a positive change in their attitudes—especially in my second child, who is navigating puberty. When I’m home, they share stories, even if they typically don’t talk much about school and friends.

  4. Teaching Healthy Cooking to My Helper: In the past, I left meal planning and cooking to my helper, who primarily prepared the kids’ favorite processed foods. Now that I’m home more, I’m guiding her on what to buy and how to cook healthier meals, emphasizing that cooking oil should only be reused a couple of times.

  5. Teaching Bahasa Indonesia to Young Kids: In two weeks, I’ll begin teaching Bahasa Indonesia to young children. While the financial reward may be minimal, the experience of coaching and mentoring them will be fulfilling.

Currently, I’m not applying for jobs. Instead, I’m focusing on career courses like resume building and interview preparation.

Slowing down before gearing up again has been truly beneficial.

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