Aimed for 40 Hours, But I’ll Take 30

Focusing on What I Did, Not What I Didn’t

Last week, I decided to spend 40 hours learning languages over 7 days. The challenge is now over, and while I didn’t reach 40 hours, I managed to study for a total of 30 hours. It did exactly what I hoped it would which was to help me spend time with my languages and enjoy the process!

Taking on this challenge during the holiday season was a choice, but I think it was the perfect time. On the second day, when I only studied for just under 2 hours, 3 hours short of my goal, I didn’t feel like giving up. This challenge taught me to be okay with not reaching every goal. Instead of focusing on what I didn’t do, I am choosing to be proud of what I did do.

This challenge also served as a great way to get back into language learning after not studying much in recent months. I started on a Saturday and ended on a Friday, which reminded me that challenges and “new starts” don’t have to begin on the first day of the week, the month, or even the year. Sometimes, the best time to start is simply no…