Getting Real with My Faults

Today I received a challenge to engage in a time of introspection. I was asked to evaluate 2 or 3 challenges that I am facing in regards to my goals and discuss solutions to these challenges. Here are a couple of things that I struggle with when it comes to managing Her Work in Progress.

1. Focus

Well, really it is lack of focus. Or maybe it is that I am too caught up in my lack of focus… OK – let me explain. I have this natural obsession with writing and expression. I experience things and I will write about them. I will read an article and write a blog post in response. My issue is that there is truly no over-arching theme to encompass these pieces.

Sometimes I become so focused on making sure all of my pieces are written in the same theme that I back myself into a corner and only leave room for writer’s block. The reality is that there is no block at all. Once I allow myself to write freely, the words just flow.

2. Execution

This one is a bit spotty. Some weeks I am on it. I’m unstoppable. I own every task on my checklist and cross them off like a boss. Other weeks, I’m a bit less motivated. I push items to the side or decide to work on different aspects of my site before completing the planned task.

I usually run into the issue of failing to execute tasks when I do not utilize my planner throughout the week. Most Sundays I take the time to plan my week, day by day. This habit generally helps with staying on task. However, I find that I am most on task when I reference my planner everyday and am intentional about completing the task that is scheduled for that day.

In order to help overcome the challenge I face with execution, I’m making it a point to reference my planner daily and be intentional about making time to complete my pre-assigned tasks.

I’m confident that overcoming these challenges will lead to more success on Her Work in Progress. What are some things that are holding you back? How will you overcome those challenges to reach your goal?