Breaking Resistance: How I’m Turning September into a Month of Growth

Whenever I sit down to freewrite, I often wonder if I’m just indulging myself. Am I really doing something worthwhile, or simply escaping tougher challenges? This doubt slows me down.

But over time, I’ve realised something important: freewriting is not an escape. It’s a practice that sharpens my thinking, improves my expression, and helps me discover new ideas I wouldn’t have found otherwise. Every session makes me a little better, even if it doesn’t feel like “serious work” in the moment.

Turning intentions into concrete goals

If I want to create something meaningful, I must treat my writing practice as a rewarding pursuit—and back it up with clear goals. For September, I’ve set myself four tasks:

  1. Publish one blog post every week
  2. Post two videos
  3. Read at least two books
  4. Speak in English with my children

The first two will help me get consistent with “shipping” my work. The last two will strengthen my personal growth and communication. I don’t expect my output to be perfect at the start, but consistency will bring quality in time.

The real challenge: consistency

Beginning is easy. The real challenge is staying consistent after the initial excitement fades. Many people, myself included, have lost momentum in the past.

What can help me stay the course? Looking back at the productive habits I’ve already built:

  1. Daily writing
  2. Recording my expenses
  3. Saving for the future
  4. Reading books regularly

These habits have improved my life in tangible ways. They remind me that persistence works—even when resistance feels strong.

Adding accountability

To make my goals more concrete, I plan to involve my daughter. I’ll make her write down my September goals and ask her to track my progress. It won’t feel like I’m working alone. I’ll have someone to keep me accountable, and together we’ll treat it like a team effort.

Moving forward

September is about to begin. My intentions are clear, my goals are set, and my accountability system is in place. Now the real test is not starting—but continuing.

So in the upcoming month, I’ll measure success not just by what I produce, but by how faithfully I stick to my commitments.

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