For me, the hardest part about fulfilling a personal goal has always been starting. When I want to start an exercise routine, getting myself to the gym is the most challenging. Once I’m there, I hop on the treadmill or the elliptical and thirty minutes later, I feel amazing. I wonder why I don’t do this more often. I could be 25 pounds lighter right now if I just showed up.
The same goes for writing. For the last 31 days, I woke up, got dressed, poured myself a cup of ambition and sat down at my computer screen. Sometimes, I would type the words “I don’t know what to write” until something came to mind. Other times, I’d shut off the computer and pray an idea comes would magically appear on my way to work. And there were a few days when I had to give myself a much-needed break.
But guess what? I DID IT! I put myself first and showed up. And here I am 31 days later with a new writing routine. I carved out the time for it. I made it a priority. I succeeded.
Why don’t I do this more often? I feel amazing! I could have had my first book written if only I did this sooner. 😉
There is no stopping me now! I may not get to 29 posts for February, but I promise to show up when I have something to say.
Thank you for reading my posts and supporting me all month long. Stay tuned!
JanetheWriter
February 1, 2020 at 11:56 am (5 years ago)So proud of you! Sometimes, when I have an idea, but not the time to write, I’ll jot it down with a few bullet points and come back to it when I do have time. I also find it helpful to step away from the computer and take up pen and paper — which often helps the ideas flow. Once I’ve got the piece started, I’ll move back to the keyboard to flesh it out.
Doug
February 1, 2020 at 2:23 am (5 years ago)Congratulations on getting it done.
The next one will be easier with less stress.
As Paul once said if it was easy it would not be called a challenge.
Julie JordanScott
January 31, 2020 at 7:11 pm (5 years ago)Showing up is SOOOO important. You are an amazing human! I have several different coals mapped out for February (which include continuing to work on my 10 Year Vision, naturally – but showing up is the foundation for them all.
Carrie
January 31, 2020 at 6:03 pm (5 years ago)I’m so proud of all of us! Is 29 posts your goal for February?
Alice Gerard
January 31, 2020 at 4:42 pm (5 years ago)Great job!!! Congratulations! I too finished my blogging challenge for the first time!
RAAckerman, PhD, EA
January 31, 2020 at 8:20 am (5 years ago)I didn’t realize this was a secular leap year!