Ever felt that surge of “I’m gonna conquer the world” energy, ready to cook up something amazing? Yep, been there, done that. But, like all good things, it tends to fizzle out.

I’ve tried keeping the momentum alive, but my record’s about a month. There was this dream of mine: a food recommendation app. You’d tell it what you ate, what you can’t stand, your spice level, and it’d whip up a list of tasty suggestions. I had big plans – blog, gallery, reviews, recipes, and more. Reality check? I hadn’t even started one. It was a bit of a bummer.

I knew deep down, this app could’ve been a game-changer. Yet, I struggled to stick to the grind. Why? Initial planning was a blast – naming, logos, coding languages – you name it. But once I got into the code, things got rough. After a week, my motivation nosedived.

We usually think habits need a grand kickoff from day one. I was in that club until I stumbled upon the ultimate game-changer: “Atomic Habits.” This gem not only hammers home the importance of tiny habits but also spills the beans on crafting the good ones and ditching the bad ones. The magic lies in starting small. Think one page, one sentence, five minutes at the gym. Pair these little guys with a good environment, and voilà – you’re in it for the long haul, even if the rewards aren’t instant.

So, I’ve been sprinkling these small actions into my day, turning them into habits. James Clear, the genius behind “Atomic Habits,” says if we improve by just 1% each day, we’ll be 37 times better in a year. And if we kick out bad habits bit by bit, our habit scorecard shoots up. This scorecard thing? It’s a fun way to rate your daily actions – negative, positive, or just chill. With this strategy, I’ve ditched the time-suckers like endless gaming and YouTube marathons. Instead, I’m diving into books, picking up new hobbies, and jotting down blog ideas. It’s only been a month, but I’m already feeling like a new-and-improved version of me.

I’m not a speed demon when it comes to reading, nor a workaholic, and my writing’s far from Pulitzer material. But I’m pushing forward until I hit those life goals. Let’s do this! 🚀