Less than a week ago, I announced that I wouldn’t be posting daily anymore.
Well, after listening to myself and to a few thoughtful voices around me, I have changed my mind.
Last month, between my first solo cruise, some health hiccups, medication mix-ups, and a bout of creative burnout, my body hit the low-power button and went into sleep mode for most of the month. Literally.
Daily posting didn’t just slow down. It fell straight off a cliff.
At first, it felt like relief. Like permission to just relax. Like a long-overdue exhale.
I told myself, and all of you, that I was done with the daily grind. That I was choosing balance over chaos.
All of that was true. But here’s the part I didn’t take into consideration: I love writing. And I love doing it every day.
When I’m feeling like myself, daily writing helps me start the day. It keeps me grounded. It keeps me connected to my creativity, to my feelings, and to you.
As I’ve started feeling clearer and more grounded in both mind and body, I noticed something unexpected: I missed writing, and posting, every day.
So I’m back at it. Not because I have to. Not because an algorithm demands it. Because I need it. Because I want to.
Writing isn’t just “content creation” for me. It’s play. It’s word play. It’s how I find out what’s going on inside of me. It’s a small, daily act of attention. It’s how I process and (try to) make sense of the world around me.
After a long stretch of being mostly quiet, I started feeling that familiar itch stir again this past week. So, I’m back to posting daily. There’s no dramatic manifesto here. No binding contract. No pressure to be profound (or even good) every single day.
My biggest challenge was that posts used to take me two to three hours to write. By the time I finished, I was completely spent and didn’t have the energy for much else. Writing felt good, but it also took everything I had.
So I’m simplifying now.
I’m letting go of the pressure to polish every thought into a perfect little essay. I’m leaning into rambles, recaps, and reflections. Shorter pieces. Looser pieces. Maybe a love letter or two. Definitely whatever catches my eye, tugs at my attention, and sparks my curiosity in the moment.
This version of daily writing feels lighter. More sustainable. More like play again.
And with that, without much further ado/adieu, here’s a quick week in review to help me ease back into the groove.
LAST WEEKEND + WEEK
Last weekend, I enjoyed a delicious early morning breakfast with my best friend (hi, Drewski!) at Zumaya’s Mexican Cafe, a delightful family-owned restaurant in Whittier. It was so good we went back for lunch yesterday!
Last weekend, I also reconnected with a beloved but estranged family member. It was our first conversation in more than four years, yet it felt like picking up right where we left off. Our chat was friendly, fun, and long overdue.
Last week, the first full week of 2026, I got back to work in earnest. I made two montages, one for Substack and one for YouTube. I attended my first drum circle. I reconnected with a colleague I’ve known for over twenty years. And I made real progress turning my house into a home (and a home office).
If December was about stopping, January is about starting again. With more trust. More flexibility. And a clearer sense of when to push and when to pause.
Thank you for sticking around while I recalibrated.
Thank you for giving me space to change my mind.
And thank you, as always, for your love and support.
Keep calm and reconsider on!
Clint 🌈✌️
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take a break when you need it. writing is not a zero sum game. the daily habit does help us create and think and thrive but also give yourself grace to rest as needed. the judgment is typically inside one's own head (not coming from us outside)
I love it! Reserving the right to change course. 🤗
And yes, Zumaya’s is food for the soul. 🌮