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Monthly Projects
For two years now, I’ve made it a goal to try some new project every single month. My first plan had been weekly, but that changed to monthly.
I don’t know why I haven’t actually started doing this. Perhaps I’m afraid that what I decide to try will be a major failure. I want whatever it is I attempt to do to be a success. I don’t want to get excited about something and then have it be a waste of time.
My reality is I’m already failing by not attempting. I need to get over my fear of failure and just jump in. I think for me it’s a complete mindset shift I need. So, I’m starting with changing what I call it.
Starting in July my monthly experiments will start. You never know what will happen with an experiment, right? You make a guess, try it out, and draw your conclusion. This way, no matter what happens, my experiments will not be failures.
I think I’m finally at a place in life where I can start. The kids are out of the house and although my husband and I stay busy on our days off together, I usually…