I want to work on my portfolio website this week. Can you help me set some goals to make progress?
Your Goal Tracking Worksheet
Weekly Goal
Gain momentum on building a personal portfolio website by finalizing the site structure, writing key page copy, designing core page layouts, and coding the basic Home page.
Action Steps
- Block out 3 focused work sessions of 90 minutes each to dedicate to the project this week. Schedule them in your calendar.
- Create a simple sitemap outlining the main pages and hierarchy. Timebox this to 30 minutes to avoid over-analysis.
- Write rough draft copy for the Home and About pages. Focus on getting your thoughts down without editing.
- Design simple, clean layouts for the core pages in Figma. Stick to a minimal MVP for the first iteration.
- Code a basic version of the Home page with the key elements in place. Don't aim for perfection - just get something functional stood up.
Motivation
Reflect on why having a polished portfolio site is important to you. What opportunities could it create? How will you feel when it's complete? Write down 3-5 key motivators to revisit when you feel stuck.
Progress Tracker
Create a simple spreadsheet or use a habit tracking app to log the time you spend working on the project each day. Celebrate any progress, no matter how small!
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Tasks Completed |
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Accountability Check-In
At the end of the week, review your progress. Did you complete your action steps? Where did you get stuck? What felt good? Adjust your goal and plan for the next week based on what you learn. Share an update with an accountability buddy.
Tips & Encouragement
- Remember that done is better than perfect. Focus on making steady progress, not getting it all perfect out of the gate.
- Break tasks down into small, manageable steps. If something feels overwhelming, chunk it down further.
- Celebrate small wins along the way. Every bit of progress matters!
- Enlist the support of a friend or accountability partner to keep you on track. Share your weekly plan with them.
- Design and build with a "good enough" mindset. You can always iterate and improve things once you have a first version.
You've got this! Taking the first steps are often the hardest. Trust that small actions will add up to big results. Believe in your ability to figure it out as you go. You're going to feel so great seeing this project come to life!
