⏰ I tracked every hour of my week. The results surprised me.

Hi friends,

Last week, I gave myself a challenge.

I stopped using Instagram completely as a user: no scrolling, no watching stories, no passive consuming. And at the same time, I tracked every single hour of my work using the Toggl Track app.

Why?

Because I’ve been feeling like I’m never doing enough. Like I should be working more, doing more, being more. And I wanted to understand why I felt that way and where my time was actually going.

Here’s what I found out:

SOME CONTENT WAS QUIETLY HURTING ME

When I looked at who I followed, I realized something hard to admit:

Not everyone I followed was good for my mental health.

It wasn’t that their content was “bad.” It’s just that the way it made me feel wasn’t helpful. I’d end up comparing, spiraling, doubting myself; and I finally realized that this was something I could control.

So I unfollowed. A lot.
And instantly, I felt more peace.

I HAD MORE TIME THAN I THOUGHT

Even without realizing it, I’d been using small pockets of time to check Instagram throughout the day. Those minutes added up.

Last week, I didn’t do that, and suddenly I had space.

Space to think.
To breathe.
To prioritize what really matters to me.

Which leads me to…

YOUTUBE IS MY TRUE PRIORITY

It always has been.

But sometimes, I get caught up in the pressure to “be everywhere.” Instagram, TikTok, YouTube… It starts to feel like a race I didn’t sign up for.

This challenge reminded me that deep work brings me the most fulfillment.

I’d rather spend one hour creating a video that helps someone for years than one hour making stories that disappear in 24 hours.

I ACTUALLY ENJOYED TRACKING MY TIME

I wasn’t sure if I’d stick with Toggl, but I ended up loving it.

There’s something so grounding about tracking your work in real-time: seeing clearly where your energy is going. It’s like holding up a mirror to your day.

And I noticed:

When I tracked my time, I made more intentional choices. So yes, I’ll keep using it.

WHAT NOW?

I will go back to Instagram, but with intention.

I’ll follow even fewer people. Mostly yoga studios, local events, and creators I genuinely admire. I want my feed to be useful, not overwhelming.

No more content that leaves me feeling less-than.
Just conscious curation.

Because your attention is sacred.
And I’m finally learning to treat mine that way.

Talk soon,
Veronika 🤍

P.S. I’d love to know: If you tracked your time for just one day… what do you think you’d discover?