tried to do sth（Attempting to Achieve Something）

Attempting to Achieve Something

First Attempt: Starting a New Habit

Several months ago, I decided to try and start a new habit of exercising every morning before work. I had heard from friends and read online that forming a new habit takes about 21 days of consistent effort. With this in mind, I set out to exercise every day for the next three weeks.

Day 1: I woke up early and went for a run around my neighborhood. I felt energized and proud of myself for starting my day off right.

Day 2: I hit snooze on my alarm and skipped my workout. I promised myself I would do better tomorrow.

Day 3: I woke up early but was feeling tired and unmotivated. I decided to \"rest\" and try again tomorrow.

As the days went by, I found myself struggling to stick to my routine. I would be consistent for a day or two, but then I would slip back into old habits. By the end of the third week, my new habit of exercising every morning was nowhere near formed, and I was left feeling disappointed in myself.

Second Attempt: Learning a New Skill

Determined to try again, I decided to set a new goal for myself: learn a new skill. I chose to learn how to play the guitar. I had always admired those who could play an instrument and thought it would be a fun and rewarding challenge.

I found online tutorials and purchased a beginner's guitar. For the first few days, I spent hours practicing chords and strumming patterns. I was feeling proud of my progress and excited to continue improving.

Week 2: I hit a roadblock. I was struggling to keep up with the tutorials, and my fingers were sore from pressing down on the guitar strings. I considered quitting altogether.

Week 3: I watched another tutorial and found myself feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. I decided to take a break and try again later.

Although I had made more progress with learning the guitar than forming the exercise habit, I still found myself struggling to stay consistent. After a few weeks of sporadic practicing, I eventually gave up on the guitar and moved onto something else.

Third Attempt: Setting a Career Goal

Feeling discouraged by my previous failed attempts, I decided to aim for something bigger: setting a career goal. I had always wanted to be a writer, but had never taken the steps to make it a reality.

I decided to start small and create a personal blog where I could write about my thoughts and experiences. I started writing every day, and before I knew it, I had built up a portfolio of blog posts.

Month 2: I reached out to a few websites and offered my writing services for free to gain exposure. I was offered a paid position on one of the websites, and my freelance writing career took off.

Year 1: I had a steady flow of clients and was able to quit my full-time job to pursue writing full-time. I was grateful for the failed attempts at forming a new habit and learning a new skill, as they had led me to discover my passion for writing.

Reflecting on my experiences, I learned that it's important to start small, stay consistent, and never give up on your goals. It may take a few failed attempts, but the journey towards achieving something is what makes the end result so rewarding.