500 Words A Day Challenge

@kaka135 (14916)
Malaysia
April 22, 2019 8:01am CST
I always like to develop the habit of daily journaling, but I always don't have the persistence to do so. I just saw this 500 words a day challenge, created by Jeff Goins. I like the idea of 500 words a day. I know I have been joining or creating too many challenges for myself. I am trying to find time to do what I really like to do. Perhaps 10 minutes a day for every activity I enjoy doing, or perhaps having a theme day in a week, say writing on Monday, doodling on Tuesday, painting on Wednesday... Well, I am still thinking of that. But if possible, I still like to write everyday. Hopefully I can spend 30 minutes a day to write. I am planning to at least write on my daily journal, then 1 or 2 posts at Virily and myLot too. Besides finding time to write, I also need to find time to read and respond to others' discussions as well. I guess perhaps I should dedicate a theme day as "myLot day". Do you have the habit of daily writing?
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@MALUSE (69416)
• Germany
22 Apr 19
Why do you put yourself under pressure in this way? The joy writing gives you will soon disappear if it becomes an obligation. What would happen if you did not post on myLot for a day?
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@allknowing (130067)
• India
22 Apr 19
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@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
23 Apr 19
@MALUSE , there might be huge payment.
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
22 Apr 19
I do have a habit of writing some every day. I try to be here but don't always make it but I do write something almost every day.
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@mom210 (9037)
• United States
23 Jul 19
that is a very good idea. I have considered writing in one too, but have never gotten around to it
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
26 Jul 19
I actually didn't keep up with this challenge. I did it some days, but sometimes when I am caught up with other stuff, I just feel lazy to write.
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@thelme55 (76477)
• Germany
22 Apr 19
I was thinking to do that challenges for myself but I don't want to pressure myself and so I only write when I feel to write. I don't post on Mylot with a schedule as I don't like plans.
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@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
23 Apr 19
@thelme55 ,and you have your daily task in a German magazine.I remember you are a writer on that particular magazine, sorry forgot the name of that magz.
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• United States
23 Apr 19
I agree with @HazySue and @thelme55. I do like to write almost every day but I don't like to pressure myself into a schedule. I feel I'm setting myself up for failure if I try a challenge. I don't post as much as I should, though. Sometimes the day can get away from me and I'm not online as much as I might like.
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@thelme55 (76477)
• Germany
23 Apr 19
@cacay1 not a daily task but sometimes. PILYA blog magazine. I write on HubPages too but only when I like to. See, no pressure at all.
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@Janet357 (75657)
22 Apr 19
Yes. I do it here.
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@florelway (23092)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
22 Apr 19
As much as possible, I want it my goal to write at myLot and Virily as often as possible. I have never thought of summing up the words, but maybe one of this day I will check on that.
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@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
23 Apr 19
@florelway, my friend, writer in Virily told me that seldom that site pays the writers. How true is this kabayan?
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@florelway (23092)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
23 Apr 19
@cacay1 I have not reached the minimum payout of 10 dollars, but last month they had sent payouts. I think it takes sometime before they post your earnings. Mylot is still the most transparent and efficient when it comes to payment scheme.
@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
23 Apr 19
That is great, you'll surely become an effective writer. Are you paid on those writing sprees?
@whiteream (8567)
• United States
2 May 19
I love to write and 500 words a day is a good start. They do things slow and build it up. I mostly like write 5000words here just answering other people's discussion. I love doing challenges. But, these days I busy and can't do them. I just don't have time.
• Philippines
23 Apr 19
Yes, I write pages and pages of journal entries each day. About 5 to 10 pages. I can fill up one notebook in a month. :) Good luck on your project!
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@resukill22 (25052)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
22 Apr 19
I want to know on how to write a 500 words, because of the site that I need to join
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