A month ago, I wrote my January goals in my journal. I wanted to keep them secret at first before sharing them, so I wouldn’t feel too much pressure. January taught me different lessons, and I liked using that term because I experienced multiple failures. You wouldn’t believe that I almost didn’t achieve the list because of unpredictable situations. Nevertheless, this failure gave me more freedom to start over and tweak my goals to manage expectations.

Earn ₱600 on TikTok

Unfortunately, I failed to achieve this goal in January. Maybe I set this amount because the seller boosted my video and it went semi-viral. I was happy during my first week since I was able to sell 20 items in just one day with ₱20–₱50 commissions. However, the product sold out after two months of continuous promotion. Personally, I didn’t even expect to reach halfway to my goal. Thankfully, I still got a few orders from the earphones I promoted, as the seller also boosted them. Almost earning ₱500 within a month in the competitive world of TikTok is already good.

Although I didn’t accomplish this goal, I’m glad that some of my videos got a few engagements. I’m also becoming more fluent when speaking in front of viewers. As much as possible, I don’t want to do hard selling since I’m not a fan of it. My main strategy in selecting products is choosing those that are new to the market or aren’t trending yet. I also choose products that I can market in different ways. This helps me formulate the right strategy and positioning since I can create videos from various angles. So far, I’m glad that I’ve finally gotten ROI from two products. My main goal now is to stay consistent in posting.

Earn 25 HBD on Hive

I didn’t mean to earn that amount in just one month. I haven’t withdrawn my earnings yet since I restarted last November 2025. I had a small goal, but it was already big for me which is to earn 25 HBD this January. Take note that I started with 15 HBD. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with myself because I didn’t achieve it. From now on, I’ve learned to write here just for fun. Maybe I can read more posts to gain engagement. I also promised myself not to pressure myself to write just because of quotas or anything like that.

Publish 14 Blogs on PeakD (or more)

Yes, I achieved this and published 16 articles. That’s a big win for me since I only write when I go out of the house or when there are interesting prompts to join. I also write when I have something on my mind that I want to express, like what I often post here. I decided to post less frequently since I’m going to prioritize more important things. I’ll still be active, but not as much as before.

Start My Savings Goals

Yes, I successfully started this. I’m currently using an app called Lemoneyd to track my overall expenses. This app helps me monitor how I spend throughout the month. As mentioned in this article, I’m currently taking loans to manage my finances wisely. Since I rely only on side hustles, I make sure I have multiple options to fund myself. I’m glad that I have enough funds to pay my monthly loan. I just hope I can reach the minimum withdrawal on the two survey platforms I’m currently using.

I only published one long-form YouTube video, and the result disappointed me. That’s why I restarted with a different channel in another niche, which seems more promising. The only thing I liked about my first channel was that it didn’t lead to burnout. It’s just hard to write, edit, and strategize videos on your own. I also struggled with copyright issues since I focused on music commentaries.

With this adjustment, I shifted from long-form to short-form content. It’s much easier to do, and I make sure I enjoy what I’m creating. My second channel is about dogs since I love watching puppy videos. To make it monetizable, I ensure it has heavy editing and commentary. I’m glad I was able to automate the script with minor edits. On top of that, I have two upcoming channels since I know I can post more often. I also plan to do Facebook automation as part of my content creation journey. That’s why I already expect to be less active here and just write when something inspires me.