Whether you live by your planner or panic at the sight of a spreadsheet, this episode is for you.

In Episode 6 of Traversing Tuesdays, EmKay dives into the world of tracking—what it’s good for, when it’s not helpful, and how to approach it with compassion instead of perfectionism. From monitoring glucose levels while managing diabetes to capturing moments of joy, EmKay reflects on the surprising ways tracking has supported healing, insight, and peace.

But this isn’t about turning your life into a productivity project. It’s about noticing what matters to you, whether that means tracking energy patterns, mood swings, sleep quality, or just jotting down whether you ate lunch. This episode is especially supportive for creatives, spoonies, and anyone navigating chronic illness, burnout, or neurodivergent brain fog.

You’ll also hear from the whole Traversing Tuesdays team: Sister Cat offers a PSA on napping, Rupert Kettle shares a new development on the smooshy-faced dog, the Friendly Water Glass makes sure hydration and self-care stay on the agenda, and Fenwick the Snail delivers one of his most unexpectedly profound reflections to date.

Tracking might look like journaling, voice memos, emoji stickers, photo logs, or letting an app like Finch notice patterns for you. The point isn’t to do it all—it’s to find what works for your season of life, your capacity, and your needs.

This episode is about building gentle awareness. Letting go of what doesn’t serve. And holding onto the quiet, meaningful things that do.

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