What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months?
This year I will turn 29 and my birthdays can sometimes be exhausting experiences for me. I am slowly exiting my 20ies and I haven’t accomplished a lot of the things I wanted and I am already preparing myself that this birthday might bring with it a sense of urgency and that I will need to deal with the negative emotions linked to me approaching the number 30. I objectively know that my life will not stop on 16.07.2026 when I turn 30, but I do have a lot of fear linked to that number that I have to work through.
Another big challenge I have this year is to continue writing and working on The Stanhill Series. I published Little Rebellion in February 2024 and it was a big step for me. I spent most of last year dealing with writers block, the void that was left when I was done with the book and first negative reviews. I am already working on the sequel so hopefully, I will not fall into my bad habits and I will finish it this year.
I think that another big challenge for me will be maintaining discipline. I know what works for me and what keeps me sane and stable, but sometimes I will just go off path and it takes me months to get myself back together. These periods hit me the hardest because I lose my creativity, I stop writing and then I just stew in my own misery, avoid the outside and I literally do not want to be around people because I am so emotionally drained.
There’s more, but I cannot fit it all into one post. What are some of your biggest challenges this year? Do you have some goals you want to reach?
Love,
Luna
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I’m coming up on the end of my 40s, I can say I think the 30s were some of the best years I had. Good luck 🙂
I’ve heard this a couple of times and it definitely inspires some interest for my 30s, I just need to manage my fear a bit
I get it, as you met imagine that comes with time 🙂
At least you published a novel, that’s a worthy accomplishment
thank you, I agree!
hard but not impossible but not likely for some
I like how open you were on this post. I haven’t been here in a while myself and reading your post reminded me how freeing writing can be.
On another note, I’m 40 now and I called my 29th bday “Year 29”. My theme was to make it one year to remember and I did so by doing things I never do. I celebrated my turning 30. I didn’t have much accomplished in life at the time, but I was learning to not be so hard on myself. Maybe you can make a theme for your 29th year that works for you in a cheerful manner.
Lastly, I share your angst when it comes to writing. I go radio silent on creativity for months at a time. I’m not really sure what contributes to this and I’m still navigating it to this day. I only bring it up to let you know you’re not alone in that process. All we can do is our best.
Sorry this was so long 😅 Hope it helps.
thank you for such a wonderful comment! Love the idea for my year 29 and I will definitely give it some further thought 😊
I can totally relate with your post. It was my 29th birthday in January and I get thoughts on nearing 30s almost everyday.. this is a natural instinct. But yes we gotto believe that age is just a number and we are not on a submission deadline here. Everybody’s journey is different and we have to embrace that. ♥️💛
I agree but sometimes it’s hard to silence those voices. Belated happy birthday 😊
I know right! It’s hard sometimes.
Thanks a lot for your wishes. 💞
Honestly I just want to survive and perhaps thrive this year. January seemed never ending, Feb has been hard, I haven’t finished my commissioned painting and for the first time in a long time I fear my next brush stroke. Lol I can relate to the not wanting to be around people due to being emotionally drained, getting off track and losing creativity. In theory they say it is all part of the journey.
I am sorry to hear you’ve been struggling with your art and I hope it will get better soon. 😊
Regarding January, same here! It felt like it will last forever and now it’s almost march
I am experiencing major writing block too. It sucks….I hope it will relent.
We just need to stick through it ❤️
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