<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">The writer struggled with understanding and implementing patterns initially, feeling frustrated and demoralized.Realized the importance of accepting weaknesses and the slow learning process.Decided to focus on understanding one pattern at a time rather than finishing everything.After 2 hours of effort, successfully completed Pattern 8, feeling a sense of accomplishment.Celebrated the progress by making a Panini sandwich and emphasized the importance of recognizing and celebrating milestones.Shared a tip for others experiencing similar challenges: use a notebook to write down logic before coding.Encouraged self-care and recognition of personal achievements.Plans to continue understanding and implementing more patterns in the future.