As July rolled in, I noticed a shift in myself — a sense of calm settling in. No matter what happens, I somehow feel that I can accept it peacefully. When problems arise, I find myself handling them with more ease and absorbing them without being overwhelmed. Maybe this is what people mean when they say the inner “mental noise” is fading away.
I came across a post on Xiaohongshu saying that people need “wood and fire” elements in their chart will have a better time in recent years. I quietly hope that’s true for me too. 😊
My part-time work has gradually become more manageable. After switching to a new laptop and adding a monitor, I’ve really felt the difference. Working with two screens has made me more efficient — I’ve discovered shortcuts I didn’t even notice before. I spend less time on tasks now and can finish work faster, which gives me more personal time. After half a year, I’ve also become more familiar with the flow, so things feel smoother overall. Of course, there are still occasional challenges in communication, but I guess that’s just part of working life.
As for my full-time job, things are still relatively light and stable compared to many others. There are moments that bring stress, especially when dealing with unexpected issues, but I try to take things one step at a time and trust that things will improve. The office is currently under renovation, so there’s dust everywhere — but seeing the space slowly transform and become more comfortable has lifted my mood too. I’m really looking forward to the renovation being done, so my work corner won’t feel so messy anymore!
So that’s how July has been — nothing dramatic, just quiet changes and subtle growth. But it’s in these small moments that I really feel the difference. I’m more calm, more at ease, and more aware of what to hold on to and what to let go of. I hope the days ahead continue in this gentle rhythm… slowly, steadily, becoming better.
