Okay, time for my monthly check-in. Technically the month isn't over until the end of the day, but I've already practiced some this morning and have garage band rehearsal this afternoon, so I know I have today covered!
My goal is to practice an hour a day. I'm hitting that most days.
My work schedule is irregular, so there are some days when I'm out early and back late. I know I'm not going to hit an hour on those days (usually just once a week, maybe twice a week here and there). What's great about this challenge is that I'm still getting on the piano before bed, even if only for 15-20 minutes on those days. Before, I'd have probably just said "oh well, won't get my hour in, no point in practicing at all," which is of course very bad logic!
I only missed one day entirely, that was just this past Thursday. It was an exceptionally full day, a long work day followed by various home / life obligations. I could have snuck in a few minutes that evening but I was quite tired and just made a conscious decision to give myself the day off. I actually don't think it's a bad thing to "skip" a day once in a while -- as long as it's really just once in a while!
Conclusion: so far so good. 🙂 Will post again in a month!