Melica Niccole

What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself?

The hardest goal I have set for myself is releasing two books next year as a mother of two. I have a 6 year old and an 8 month old. The challenge is finding the time to write. As a mother of an infant, it’s all about getting their sleep schedule set, feeding them, bathing them, and making sure the little one is content before you dive right into writing.

For one of my books, my goal is to write 150 pages. Right now I have written 109 pages. I am sure I will reach my goal in no time, as long as I make time to write. Recently, I went three to four weeks without writing or having the time to do so. Going that long without writing is not always good for me because I have to reintroduce myself to the storyline/concept all over again. The only good part is that it helps with writers block. This way my thoughts are free to roam and create after a hiatus.

My plan from now until March 2026 is to take 4 to 8 hours of personal/vacation time a month to make sure I reach my established goal. If I can write 4-5 pages a week, I will be all good.