What are your go-to daily practices for slowing down and getting back in tune with you?

Some days just blur together on autopilot, don’t they? There’s magic in mindful pauses, even if they’re only a few minutes. When I was prepping for exams last year, I lost touch with myself in the same rushed way you described—it felt like the real me slipped behind the noise. Taking ten minutes to draw and listen to Friday Night Funkin helped me reset and breathe deeper.

Oh wow, I hear you 100%. That “autopilot” mode is way too familiar — I used to go days without even asking myself how I really felt. What helped me was starting super small. Like, each morning before I check my phone, I light a candle and sit for five minutes with tea and no distractions. It's not about deep meditation or journaling a novel — it’s about creating a tiny moment of intention.

Also, I came across this post that actually made me reflect a lot more deeply on the role of self-knowledge in everyday life. It’s not preachy, just really thoughtful — like how knowing yourself gives you real power over your choices. Might give you a few lightbulb moments like it did for me: liven app

Also, I’ve been exploring the Liven app lately. It’s not just about tracking feelings, it nudges you to ask questions you wouldn’t normally ask yourself. Definitely worth a look if you want practical prompts without the fluff.