Adrian Hetman
A personal journal on writing, analog living, and the pursuit of fulfillment

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09
Sep
The Quiet Satisfaction of Making Something Real

The Quiet Satisfaction of Making Something Real

In a world of screens and noise, the most grounding moments come from making something real with time, care, and focus.
2 min read
07
Sep
Life Audit: Find What Little Things Lead to 80 Percent of Your Happiness

Life Audit: Find What Little Things Lead to 80 Percent of Your Happiness

I sat with my journal, coffee in hand, and wrote it all down — the moments that lift me up, and the ones that pull me down. That simple act changed how I see my days.
3 min read
02
Sep
Breaking the Loop of Doing Everything, everywhere all at once.

Breaking the Loop of Doing Everything, everywhere all at once.

There are days when the to-do list feels endless. You want to do everything, not just do it, but do
2 min read
31
Aug
Old Technology vs. Today’s Tech: What We Lost Along the Way

Old Technology vs. Today’s Tech: What We Lost Along the Way

Sometimes the gadgets that do the least end up meaning the most. A Game Boy, a notebook, even a simple watch — they remind me that technology can feel personal, not overwhelming.
4 min read
23
Aug
The Question That Turns Problems Into Growth

The Question That Turns Problems Into Growth

What feels like wasted time often saves you from bigger mistakes later. Perspective is everything
4 min read
20
Aug
The Antidote to Anxiety is Action

The Antidote to Anxiety is Action

Anxiety often comes from action avoided, not action taken. Fill your days with meaningful work, journaling, reading, or even small chores. Action leaves no room for rumination. Stillness without purpose feeds it.
3 min read
17
Aug
Nature Is a Natural Stress Killer

Nature Is a Natural Stress Killer

The best stress relief tool doesn’t come from an app. It’s free, available everywhere, and waiting right outside your door: nature
4 min read
12
Aug
The Weight of an Open Tab

The Weight of an Open Tab

Some tabs I close without thinking. Others sit there for days. It’s not just the browser kind — though those
3 min read
10
Aug
Working From Home Without Bringing It Everywhere

Working From Home Without Bringing It Everywhere

Working from home blurs the line between my desk and my life. Without a commute, the day doesn’t end on its own — so I’ve learned to build my own transition
4 min read
09
Aug
When Your Mind Stays at the Office

When Your Mind Stays at the Office

Some workdays don’t end when you close your laptop. They follow you home, into dinner, into the quiet before bed. Here’s how I use journaling and small pauses to let go of the day and keep stress from piling up.
3 min read