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First week of 2026 is already in the books, and I have to admit, I still feel a bit tired, getting up to speed, and sorting things out. Usually, I like to take the first couple of days of the new year, to sit down and kind of do some planning regarding all the side-projects I have going on. However, my head is full with other stuff, there is so much going on, that I am thankful for every single minute I have not to spend sitting at my desk in front of my Mac, and rather get out and do some other stuff. I deeply enjoy working on side-projects, and as of recently I am hitting new milestones with them. But to make sure I keep enjoy working on them, I have to first make sure to stay sane. And that is the priority right now.

One thing after the other, one step at a time, one day at a time.

And while I am thinking about staying sane, all my side-projects can even act like a gateway to sanity. Whenever so many different things, thoughts, struggles, and hurdles are raining down on me as there are right now, it feels great to simply put that stuff aside, and dive into a couple of hours building my personal app to stay on top of the swift scene of cycling (which I am planning to open up the TestFlight for soon, and I am currently in the progress of updating my personal website with some fresh new designs). So, those side-projects act as a form of "active rest" for my mind, something that is engaging but draining, compared to dealing with my main work or all the other stuff going on right now. And just like that, as I am sharing a glimpse into an upcoming project of mine, I am getting already excited and motivated to get back working on that project.

It is important set boundaries between work, side projects, and personal time. I am prioritizing a balance between all those things. And to achieve that, instead of setting myself rigid goals, I am focusing on themes this year, themes that fuel my life, my relationships, my side-projects, and also work.

Anyway, I hope that your year has been off to a good start! I am excited for what is about to come.

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