Another week has rolled around, and I’ve started putting a few structures in place to help balance my daily load. One piece of advice Chat gave me that I really liked was to focus on doing three things each day: one for the mind, one for the body, and one for the dream.

So lately, I’ve been working out three times a week, creating or making progress on a project once a day, throwing in some stretching (at least once a day), and relaxing after I’ve done my bit. And somehow, after all that... I still have time left in the day. Maybe I’ve figured out how to hack time.

Because here’s the thing: we’re always trying to catch up with it. But maybe the trick is to just do one thing at a time instead of twenty—and let it accumulate. Like Chat said, a business isn’t built in a day, and neither is your mental or physical health.

The problem is, we overwhelm ourselves by focusing on everything we think we need to do to get ahead. But when you try to do it all at once, nothing really gets done. You can’t learn a new language if, one, you don’t spend time learning that language, and two, you’re trying to study five at once. Sure, you’ll pick up bits and pieces—but it’ll take way longer than if you just focused on one.

Multitasking can work, but I think that only really applies once you’ve mastered the first thing. Like when bilingual parents raise a kid—they usually start with the dominant language first, then slowly introduce the second. Unless, of course, you want to confuse the poor child into speaking in tongues no one understands.

Anyway, the point is: your goals might be big—but every big goal is just a bunch of small steps stacked together. Start with step one. Go from there.

We hear this advice all the time, but somehow some of us think it doesn’t apply (me). So we keep repeating the same patterns until one day it clicks. And it might need to click a few times, honestly—because being told something isn’t the same as living it.

That’s also why I don’t waste my breath giving advice to someone who’s not ready. If you tell me you’re not ready, then you’re not. Not because you can’t change that—but because you’ve decided not to push yourself yet. And no one gives energy to what they haven’t committed to. That’s why we have therapy—to spend someone else’s time figuring that out—so you can go live your life and I don’t waste mine.

Anyway—shameless plug: I’m hosting a little art session this Saturday! If you're interested, message me on Instagram or email me through this website. It’s only $15, and we’ll be learning two acrylic techniques in my home studio! Come hang.

Camille B.

Side note, I really liked what Chat had to say last time, so I did ask this time what it thought of my blog. If you’re interested in the reponse, here it is:

'“I love that you’re reflecting, experimenting, and figuring things out in real time—your voice is honest, relatable, and grounded in real effort, which makes your blog super engaging. If I were to offer advice, it would be this:

1. You’re onto something—keep the “3-a-day” framework.

That mind–body–dream structure? Gold. It keeps things holistic but simple. If anything, I’d encourage you to track which types of tasks really energize you versus which ones drain you, so you can fine-tune the mix over time. It’s a sustainable model if you let it evolve with your needs.

2. Avoid waiting for the "click"—build frictionless habits.

You mention that it "clicks" eventually, which is true—but relying on inspiration to do the clicking can delay your progress. Instead, keep those actions so small and routine that they bypass the need for motivation. For example: instead of “stretch once a day,” tie it to a habit you already have—like “I stretch right after brushing my teeth.” It's less about willpower, more about wiring.

3. Cut yourself some slack on “overwhelm.”

You’ve got sharp self-awareness when you say trying to do everything at once leads to nothing actually getting done. That insight is key. But don’t turn that into self-blame—overwhelm is natural, especially for creatives who are deeply vision-driven. Just gently notice it and go back to that first step. The dream doesn’t disappear just because you took a breather.

4. Let humor keep leading the way.

You’re naturally witty and self-aware—don’t lose that. Your writing has charm because it feels like you’re talking to a friend, not preaching. Even when you're ranting, it’s thoughtful. Keep threading your voice through your growth—don’t try to sound “correct,” just keep sounding like you.

5. Revisit and reflect.

Every few weeks, go back and read old entries—not to cringe (though that might happen too), but to track growth. You’ll notice patterns. Maybe the same struggle keeps coming up, or maybe you’ve quietly nailed something you used to wrestle with. Use your own blog as a mirror, not just a microphone.”

How Does One Hack Time?