Magic, sure, if your idea of magic is a week of sore knees. Ask stella307 how her arms feel after buffing all that oak. Worth it for the shine, though.

Ouch, "filing taxes" is a rough way to put it, but I get her point. The trap is making it all about crossing things off. Try adding just one stupid thing you like on each page, like a tiny doodle or a sticker from the mail. It doesn't have to be art, just something that makes you smile when you see it. Mine felt like a chore until I started writing down one good thing that happened each day, even if it's just "coffee was good." Turns it into a record of your life, not just your work.

Honestly, swapping out my own snacks saved half a pound.