When the Blog challenge came into my life last fall/winter I was not ready to join in.
I had just started writing my blogs and at that time just did it. I had no real training on anything about blogs. What is the saying, “it doesn’t have to be perfect, just take action.” Or something to that effect.
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The First Challenge
My first blog challenge I join was in February of 2021. I joined because I needed to start writing regularly. It had really been months since I wrote several blogs. I figured this would start a habit.
It depends on what you read about habits. Some say 21 days, some 33 days and I have even read 66 days.
Well, I made the first challenge really easy. I made it maybe 1 week maybe! That is 7 days at most I was in. No I had not written 7 blogs.
My confidence as a writer especially a blog was not there. I am a nurse by profession and was very used to and good at charting. Yes, I was telling a story there, in a stretch of that word.
So falling behind in the first week really shook the confidence. I just quit. I’m not sure I ever quit anything. My personality just isn’t gaged for that. It took a little bit to shake how I felt. I let myself down.
The Second Challenge
So now it is April and I get a notice of a new Blog Challenge starting in May. I didn’t even have to think about doing it. I WAS GOING TO JOIN AND FINISH!
Finish I did. 31 blogs were written and lots of comments. Yes, I know that is one of the rules. I have to say the comments that were given built my confidence that maybe I can do this. I enjoyed being in the challenge. I also learned more about how to do it on my website.
And here I am in the third challenge. Why did I join again. I am in a Mastermind learning about my website and learning SEO for blogging. I know this challenge will help me learn more to become a good blogger. Plus now I am building that habit.
I have knowledge in my head and struggles I have over come with being an online marketer for my business. I can not leave it there. It has to come out that I might help someone with their struggles.
This is why I am doing the challenge a third time. To build a strong habit to be able to help others.
To Your Success,
Deb
4 replies to "Why Do The Blog Challenge?"
Congrats on the progress and the increased confidence in blogging. wishing you continued success. I have also read different numbers on how long it takes to build a habit…. and am here to tell you that, at least for me, 21 days does not seem to be enough for it to stick. 🙂
Mary Elizabeth, I have a twin niece her name is Mary Elizabeth and her twin is Mary Catherine. The Mary comes from for them 2 great grandmas one on each side. I agree 21 days doesn’t seem like enough time to create a habit. I was just quoting numbers of what I have read. Thank you for commenting.
Good on you for your perseverence. I've been doing the Ultimate Blog Challenge for quite awhile now for the same reasons – building confidence and developing a habit. I don't always complete the whole challenge. Sometimes life happens. I am also a nurse but I am retired.
Yes, Lily, life seems to get in the way sometimes. Thank you for commenting.