Atharv’s Chronicle 26-03-2026 : “A Small Reset, Back Again!”

Life has been quite busy lately.

A lot has been happening – emotionally, mentally, and with people around me. Too many things at once, and along with that came a lot of immediate realisations.

I started this year on a very different note. I went on my first Sabari Mala yatra and took a holy dip in the Pampa river in the second week of January. It felt really good, not just physically but mentally as well. I sought blessings from Lord Ayyappa Swamy, but more than that, I felt like something within me shifted during that journey.

It helped me clear a lot of negativity that I didn’t even realise I was carrying. Some of my mental blocks just disappeared, and in a way, it stopped me from doing something impulsive that I would have definitely regretted later. I feel really grateful for that.

After coming back, a few things started unfolding on their own. I didn’t try to control or force anything, but situations, conversations and even silence made me realise what actually belongs in my life and what doesn’t. I understood that I was holding onto something that was never really mine and I strongly feel that the yatra gave me the clarity to see it. I genuinely felt lighter and more clear

At the same time, the past few weeks were a bit intense. A lot was happening at once – different situations, conversations, and thoughts. Life doesn’t always go as planned, and it took some time to process and settle into it. and I’m coming back stronger. Taking a pause or going off track for a while doesn’t mean failure – it’s just part of life.

Amidst all this, I realised how important it is to have that one space where you can just be yourself. A space where you don’t have to explain everything, where things feel normal, A space that keeps you grounded no matter how chaotic things get. In these past few weeks, having that space made a big difference and for me, that space is my wife and my family and I’m truly grateful for that.

Along with all this, I was also quite occupied personally.

Spent almost two weeks around a best friend’s wedding, and attended few other friend’s weddings as well, and the other weekends were in my native handling a few things. We also got a borewell drilled for our land and thankfully got water – which meant a couple of trips to get everything sorted.

So yeah, it’s been quite a packed few weeks.

Even with everything going on, I stayed consistent with few things. I’ve been regular with my fitness, hitting the gym and trying to stay in my best shape. I’ve also been doing well with my reading goals. But I did stop writing and creating. It’s been almost two months since I last wrote a newsletter, and around four to five months since I made a video.

But honestly, I don’t see that as a setback. I wrote so much to calm me down, to clear my thoughts, and to make myself sane and to seek clarity! That mattered more at that point. As for YouTube, I never scheduled any time for it – so I don’t consider it as a setback! – I started it just to make it exist first, and then slowly make it better. I don’t want to rush the process or chase numbers. I want to build it slowly, but in a way that actually means something. And I’m confident that over time, it will grow into something big.

One thing I clearly noticed during this phase is how habits don’t exist in isolation. When things start going off, everything starts going off. When you’re not doing well mentally or emotionally, it reflects in small, everyday things.

For me, it showed up as sleeping late for no reason, using my phone excessively, not waking up on time, skipping even basic routines like skincare, eating without any control, delaying simple tasks and avoiding things that actually help.

It wasn’t just one habit slipping – it was a pattern.

But the opposite is also true. When one good habit comes in, it starts pulling other good habits along with it. For me, the gym became that anchor. Because I was going to the gym regularly, I naturally started trying to wake up earlier, eat cleaner, reduce unnecessary scrolling, be more conscious about what I consume – both food and content – and manage my time a little better. It gave me a sense of control again, and slowly things started falling back into place.

It made me realise something very simple – you don’t fix everything at once. You just fix one thing, and let it influence the rest.

I also started noticing a few patterns. When you sleep on time, move your body, eat clean and reduce unnecessary noise, everything else feels more in control.

On the other hand, one lazy decision often leads to another. One “it’s okay for today” slowly becomes a habit, and one distraction can easily turn into hours of wasted time.

So now, instead of trying to fix everything together, I’m focusing on few things only – gym, sleep, food and being more aware of my time. I know that if these are in place, everything else will slowly align.

Life is unpredictable. It slows you down, confuses you, and sometimes makes you feel lost. But maybe that’s necessary. Not everything is about moving fast or having everything figured out. Sometimes it’s about pausing, understanding what’s happening, and coming back with better clarity.

I’m still figuring things out. Still processing. Still becoming. But I’m here again, and that’s enough for now.

And through all of this, I’ve realised how important it is to stay grounded in what truly matters. Everything else will keep changing, but having the right people and the right anchors in life makes all the difference.

That’s it for this newsletter, see you in the next one!

Also, it’s the second-year anniversary of my newsletter – “Atharv’s Chronicle”

Honestly, I didn’t even realise when it became 2 years. What started as just a simple habit of putting my thoughts out there has now become something I genuinely enjoy.

I love the fact that I’ve stayed consistent with it. Not perfect, not always on time – but still showing up.

And when I think about it… if I ever write a book someday, these 47 newsletters so far, will probably become the foundation chapters for it.

That thought makes me really happy! Because this is exactly why I started – not for numbers, not for reach, but just to feel good, to express, to make sense of things.

And I’m glad it’s serving that purpose for me.

I’m enjoying it. And I want to keep it that way.

and I am returning to doing it for the love of it!

Thank You – You guys are a vibe!

– Atharv Prasanna