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January – First Three Weeks: Resolutions Success Breakdown, and Self-Publishing News

Posted on January 22, 2018 Written by Pinar Tarhan

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2017’s last post was aptly about resolutions. I’m here to hold myself (and you) accountable for resolutions. You can refresh your memory here: The 2018 Goals Post: Here’s to a Productive and All-Around Kick-Ass Year.

The post basically talked about goals in the areas of health and fitness, networking and socializing, organizing, and writing.

Health and fitness: I bought myself a cheap smartwatch, but I’m using it as a fitness tracker- I got it because it is hard to track your steps with a phone all the time, and seeing the number motivates me to walk more.

Still trying to figure out how certain functions work.

I’m aware the total number might be more than about 1000 than my actual number since it is on my wrist, and I move my hands a lot more than my feet. But I try to take it off if I’m sitting and writing a lot, and I consider how inactive/active I have been when noting the final number. Still, I’m happy to say it serves its purpose. I’m moving more. Can’t disappoint the watch, can you? Also, it is pink and really fun to look at.

Writing: I didn’t write any pages for the works in progress I talked about in my previous post. However I decided to self-publish my novel Making A Difference (M.A.D.). It is a small step for humanity, but a gigantic one for this writer. I’ve had the concept for so long. The only way to get closure on this story was to share it with the world. I’ll share the details on when it will be published, so keep an eye out. I’ll say this: I can promise a fun time for romantic comedy lovers.

Not the actual cover. Currently working with a designer to capture the tone and atmosphere of the story better. 🙂 This is me, learning and experimenting with design.

Networking and socializing: I’m afraid I’m failing in this department this month. I haven’t met anyone new except for online, but 3 weeks wasn’t enough time to get all my work done. I’m hoping to be more productive on this front from February and onward.

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How are you faring compared to your resolutions? Share away in the comments.

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