I've had my Monstera for about eight months now and finally got a new leaf with the fenestrations I was hoping for

I've had my Monstera for about eight months now and finally got a new leaf with the fenestrations I was hoping for. I keep it in a bright spot near my kitchen window, but I'm still figuring out the watering schedule—some days the soil dries out way faster than I expect. Does anyone else struggle with knowing when it actually needs water, or is it just me? I'd love to see how others are managing theirs in similar light conditions.