The author is documenting their career reshaping journey to stay grounded and confident amidst evolving IT roles. Recent weeks have been both exciting and rewarding, leading to new learning and celebrations. They have begun coding small applications with Claude Code for their portfolio and personal convenience. Engaging in conversations with external perspectives has provided valuable insights for career direction. Personal values and dopamine regulation have been significant topics concerning their mental health. A major accomplishment was completing the first stage of their Google Cloud Platform certification. After nearly a year, they secured a freelance gig, which serves as a positive starting point. Interviews conducted in a foreign language have become more confident, reducing self-judgment. Moving forward, the author plans to build more projects to showcase their skills. They also intend to allow themselves more time for fun and experimentation.