I'm Back

Hey there! I’m back again 👋

It’s been a while since I last published anything about data analysis — and, to be honest, this post isn’t really about that either. It’s more of a life update and a space to share what’s been on my mind.

Over the past few months, I’ve stepped back from data analysis and work. I haven’t completely stopped working with it, but I haven’t been as focused as I used to be. Lately, I’ve been putting more energy into personal growth because I realized I was starting to feel a bit burnt out. It wasn't one particular event, person or thought that caused it, more a build-up life events especially after I graduated from university.

Maybe it’s because of that burnout or my core value which is valuing my health, time, self-care and sustainable work habits, I’ve found myself reluctant to dive back into blogging about data analysis or working a full-time job. Part of me worries that once I start, I’ll feel pressured to be as committed as before, and that thought feels suffocating. The long hours and self-imposed pressure I experienced in the past left me drained and maybe even a bit traumatized.

When I first began learning data analysis, I was full of excitement. I loved building dashboards and reports, exploring new tools, and using what I learned to help others. Lately, though, I’ve felt distant from that enthusiasm. Instead of writing or learning, I’ve been giving myself more space — and more time to read.

I’ve been spending time with some wonderful self-development books: Effortless by Greg McKeown, Manifest by Roxie Nafousi, The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest, and The Comfort Zone by Kristen Butler.

I chose these books because they align with my core values:

• Effortless emphasizes that work doesn’t have to be hard — we can approach it in a way that’s sustainable and produces better results.

• Manifest walks through manifestation steps from self-care to action to surrender, reassuring me that everything I want in life is possible, including balancing peace, health, and work.

• The Mountain Is You focuses on self-discovery: identifying fears and limiting beliefs, admitting flaws, and actively working to overcome them. This one was tough for me because it made me confront uncomfortable truths — the mountain, in a way, was me.

• The Comfort Zone highlights that we can work within our comfort zone to perform at our best, gradually expanding it over time. This resonates deeply with my values.

Even after finishing so many inspiring books, I still feel… stuck. They’ve given me insight and hope, but perhaps I haven’t turned enough of those lessons into action. Still, they’re amazing reads, and I’d definitely recommend them.

So, I’ve decided to start again — to write this post, even if I feel nervous. I can sense the tension in my body as I type, but I’m here, showing up anyway.

This is just a little check-in from me.

Before I go, I want to say something I’ve been wanting to say: if you’ve read my previous posts about data analysis and found them helpful, I’d love to hear from you — whether in the comments, by email, or in a quick DM. Your messages really encourage me! I’m also planning to create a course in the future (still in the early stages), so stay tuned, and let me know what you’d love to learn.

Thank you so much for reading — if anyone is even reading, haha. See you next time! ✨