Honesty Hour

It would be a lie if I said I was meeting all my goals this summer. I want to be open and honest in my blog posts, and this will be rather revealing.

I had planned to spend my summer practicing composition in my newfound free time now that the semester was over. However, the break has almost ended, and I feel I have little to show in that task. I have been rather lazy in my composition practices. I was not as disciplined with myself as I usually like to be. And for that, I haven’t completed any practice-related tasks as I had hoped I would at this point. But that doesn’t mean I haven’t been making progress in other areas.

Another goal for myself this summer was to work on my social media presence. I wanted to create a steady flow on quality content that would hopefully attract more people to my pages. I feel that my online presence is lacking throughout the year. So, when I need to promote something, I’m not getting onto followers’ feeds because there is no consistent interaction. The algorithm of social media is complex and I don’t claim to know anything about it, but I’m trying to work with it.

I also have been dedicating time each week to working on my career outside the composition area. This is when I plan social posts, find competitions to enter, seek out other opportunities, connect with contacts, and plan for what needs to be done during the week (the part I lack on). This is a system I wanted to establish before starting school again. That way I can continue to manage myself well and not abandon myself while in school. Some other goals I had for the year were more personal, and I made the most progress with them.

During my last semester of undergrad, I had neglected my personal life. I ate whatever I could when I could, got a little exercise, had little communication with my family and significant other, and overall did not make time for myself. This summer was used to recover and rebuild. I’ve spent lots of quality time with my parents and taken trips with my boyfriend.  I pay attention to what I eat and prioritize exercise in my week. I learned to love reading and use that as my relaxing activity instead of scrolling on my phone. I wanted to take care of my health this summer. If anything, that progress is more valuable to my soul at this moment.

Now that I’ve shared my dirty secrets with you all, it’s time to set some realistic expectations with myself. I have focused enough time and energy on my personal progress and established healthy routines. Not only can I start dedicating myself back to composition, but I also feel refreshed and ready. I’m excited to work again without the exhaustion.

Until next time,

Rita Veneziale

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