I have been writing everyday in my novel for NaNoWriMo and it feels great! I’m excited about trying to write a first draft for my novel in a month. These types of challenges are a way of getting ourselves outside our comfort zone and pushing us to do more and be more consistent. Also, I recently read that NaNo is very popular amongst authors and also publishers. So, in my particular case, if you are able to write your draft you will be a step closer to publishing your novel. So what’s not to love about this challenge?

One of the most difficult thing to do is to be consistent. In our busy lives we do things in bursts, and we are usually putting out fires more than creating or building something. We are like the little hamster in the wheel running from something we can’t see and trying to reach the end of a circle that ends where it starts.

Well, I don’t know about the last part of my title, you know about the great things, but one thing is for sure: if you push yourself you will learn something new about yourself that might surprise you. You can never underestimate the power you have to do things, especially when you find the one that is important to you. But even if you don’t find it, challenging yourself will give you a better idea of where you are headed and how to get there. Join a challenge today!