This is a reference for myself and what next steps I plan on for this website.
30 Day Writing Challenge with Mandy
My friend Mandy and I are doing a 30 writing challenge where the goal is to write 1,000 words daily.
Create title pics for each day. This is complete. I also created a social media post image where I created caricatures of Mandy and myself. All of this took about 3 hrs at most.
Create 30 posts for each day and keep them in draft so they are ready for each day.
Same with the social media, but have them scheduled.
A friend of mine, Mandy, and I are doing a writing challenge. We start on Monday, June 21, 2022.
Rules
We are keeping them simple. Write on any topic and have 1,000 words at the end of the day.
Goals
To become for effective and efficient at writing. Spend less time etc.
My Game Plan for this 30 Day Writing Challenge
I just plan on writing daily in here. There will be drafts that I’ll add to or combine. This may changed as the challenge progresses
My Topics to Write On
This is my running topic and articles list. Anything related on Adventure, Professional articles in marketing or general business, how to articles that have helped me.
Subtopics of having an adventurous lifestyle
Mindset
Safety
Planning and Packing
Past adventures
New Orleans and those places
Local Eats
Professional Topics
SEO as a Long Term Strategy
My Goals
I want to get more content on here and for work’s website as well. I won’t post what I’ve written for work, but I will talk about what I wrote.
Another goal of mine is to be more efficient with writing and using tools that help me grow as a content writer and write in general.
The last goal is to become more accountable for what I want and to make it happen with consistency.
My Process
Starting off, figuring this out at the beginning of Day 2, select a general topic or article from my list and get an outline going before work. I need to write down the list to reference.
Mandy’s Game Plan for this 30 Day Writing Challenge
Mandy told me that she has a website and she plans to write on content for it. She is organizing and writing in Google Docs to help keep her organized.
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My Total Number
I’ll keep a running total of words written as the days continue.
Total Number: 2,276 words
Day 1: 1,724 words
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30 Day Writing Challenge
If you would like to start with a 30 Day Writing Challenge of your own, then go on and do it! You don’t need a friend or writing group to get started, even though it is more fun. You can start at anytime!
Follow along if you’d like some writing ideas, inspiration if you get stuck yourself or to simply follow along.
Cathy Gray is a natural adventurer in her personal and professional life. She adapts to overcome while maintaining an infectious laugh that will make you smile.
Professionally, Cathy currently works for an industrial hose and hydraulics company. While she was a green-horn in the hose business, she spearheaded the company’s eCommerce site from the ground up from a blank canvas to live and selling within 6 months. She continues to grow the company’s online and digital presence while increasing sales year over year.
This a personal entry. I’ve been thinking more intently on life in general. Since I’ve been working on some guides on goals and productivity, I’ve been thinking on what I want. Life is getting shorter and there’s so much that I want to do.
And that’s not just professionally or personally, but in all areas of my life. In general, this is a high-level brain dump for me. I’ll list out the where I was, where I am, and where I want to be on both professionally and personally.
Professionally
Where I was
Previous work experience in:
ERP systems
E-commerce
Accomplishments at my current position
Within 6 months I designed, created and maintained an e-commerce store from scratch while also being new in the industry.
Since then have doubled sales year over year. Year 3 is also forecasted to double sales.
Where I am
I currently work at an industrial hose company where I do the marketing digital and print, maintain online orders, and 2 e-commerce websites.
I don’t want to continue to do the same thing that I am doing. As of right now, I am positioning myself to be in a strategic position within the scope of marketing.
I have also been working on a additional sources of revenue. I use to do a lot of contract work, but haven’t in the last few years.
Where I want to be
I want to be somewhere where I can go. At the time when I firs started to write this at the beginning of June 2022, he company that I worked for was bought. Before that, I was somewhat stagnant in position and such. After the buyout, it opened the possibilities of opening more doors.
I definitely don’t want to be stuck doing the same things that I have been. I want more growth.
Plan your next 5 years, make it happen in the next 6 months.
Anonymous
I’m not sure where I saw this, and not exactly sure how capable the quote is.
I do know that 6 months is a good amount of time make things happen in any area of life. Thinking about 5 years ahead and breaking it down to six months increments is a good way to process the years.
Personally
Where I was
On a personal level, there were several years that everyday was the definition of insanity. There had to be a stop to it and entrusting people. I had to come to terms that someone who was suppose to be a life partner no longer was (and this was during). I had to realize that said person didn’t care anymore and did not want to be held accountable.
Well, that all ended and just had to keep moving forward. During and after a divorce, you have your emotions, loneliness, rollercoaster type of ride life for a while.
It wasn’t so much that I had to “find me” again, but more of how to I get back to the “real me”. If that doesn’t make sense.
I once had a friend tell me during the start of my divorce that I needed to “find out who I am”. My response was “I know who I am”. If I remember correctly, she said that’s not what I mean. I get what she means, but we weren’t exactly on the same page.
Where I am
I’m better off financially that I was.
I’m more outgoing than I was,
I don’t feel as lonely anymore.
I am active doing the things that I love to do.
I’m more adventurous than before. I never would have thought I would have gone skydiving, not once now, but several times!
Where I want to be
I want to be able to go to more places.
I want to experience more things – locally and abroad.
I want my home and environment to be better.
Cathy Gray
Cathy Gray is a natural adventurer in her personal and professional life. She adapts to overcome while maintaining an infectious laugh that will make you smile.
Professionally, Cathy currently works for an industrial hose and hydraulics company. While she was a green-horn in the hose business, she spearheaded the company’s eCommerce site from the ground up from a blank canvas to live and selling within 6 months. She continues to grow the company’s online and digital presence while increasing sales year over year.
