I F’d Up: A Moment of Reflection on My Writing Goals

I’m going to be honest with you: I f’d up. I had set myself a goal to write an article every day, or at the very least, every other day. It was an ambitious goal, but I felt ready to tackle it. I wanted to challenge myself, to grow as a writer, and to share my thoughts and ideas with you consistently. However, the reality is that I haven’t posted an article in four days.

I wasn’t honest with myself, and I wasn’t consistent. These past few days have been a period of reflection, a time to understand where I went wrong and how I can do better moving forward.

When I first set this goal, I was filled with enthusiasm and determination. I imagined myself waking up each morning, brimming with ideas, and eagerly typing away at my keyboard. For the first few days, it was exactly like that. I was in the zone, producing content that I was proud of and excited to share. But then, life happened.

There were distractions, unexpected events, and moments of self-doubt. I found myself staring at a blank screen, unable to conjure up the motivation or inspiration to write. Each day that I skipped writing, the guilt and frustration grew. I started to feel like a fraud, wondering if I had bitten off more than I could chew.

It’s easy to set goals, but it’s much harder to stick to them. Consistency requires discipline, and discipline is often a battle against our own excuses and procrastination. I wasn’t prepared for how tough that battle would be. I let myself down…