30 Days of Writing About Habits: What I Learned (And What I Struggled With)

Hi friend,

Today marks the end of a 30-day streak: I’ve written and published a short daily post on habits every single day in May.

That means 30 days of choosing a topic, opening up a blank page, and shipping something, no matter how tired, distracted, or uninspired I felt.

What helped me stick with it:

✅ Writing in one category – I focused only on habits. That constraint gave me direction and clarity. No overthinking.

✅ Referencing my favorite books – Instead of relying solely on personal opinion, I grounded my posts in trusted sources like Atomic Habits, Tiny Habits, Good Habits, Bad Habits, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

✅ Keeping it short – Tiny, atomic ideas are easier to write and easier to publish. 250–400 words is just enough to say something useful without overextending.

What made it hard:

😮‍💨 The daily pressure – Some days I had no energy, no focus, and barely any time. But the commitment helped. I didn’t want to break the chain.

📉 Low engagement – I was publishing across 4 channels (blog, LinkedIn, X, Typeshare) but often at odd hours. I didn’t spend enough time interacting with others or optimizing my reach. That’s something I want to work on in June.

Even so, I’m glad I did this. Writing about habits daily taught me more about my own habits than I expected. And now I have 30 posts I can revisit, expand, and share.

Thanks for being part of this journey.

💬 What’s one thing you’ve done consistently this month, even if it felt small?

📬 Want to follow along?

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