Is there something you've been putting off?
Something that matters to you. Something you actually want to do, but somehow never quite get around to.
Perhaps it's a project, a course, a healthier habit or a change you've been meaning to make.
The longer you leave it, the harder it can feel to begin.
I know that feeling. I've been avoiding something important to me for far too long, and I've decided it's time to do something about it.
That's why I'm taking on 52 Days of Showing Up — and I'd love you to join me.
The idea is simple: choose one thing that matters, take one small action each day, and see what changes over 52 days.
No enormous goals. No pressure to be perfect. Just a commitment to begin, and to keep coming back to it.
It's free, you can start whenever you're ready, and even 10 minutes counts.
How does it work?
1. Choose your ONE thing
Think about an area of your life where you're not showing up the way you'd like to. Something that matters to you, but you've been avoiding, neglecting or putting off.
Choose one thing you'd genuinely like to make progress on over the next 52 days.
2. Start small. Show up daily.
Decide on one small action you can take towards your goal each day.
It might be 10 minutes of study, a short walk, writing a paragraph or taking one practical step towards a project.
You don't have to feel motivated. You just have to begin.
And if you miss a day? Don't abandon the challenge. Pick it up again tomorrow.
3. Reflect, adjust and keep going
At the end of each week, take a few minutes to review your progress.
What did you do? What could you do differently? What will you do next?
Download my simple weekly goal review template to help you stay focused and recognise your progress.
Remember: The goal isn't 52 perfect days. It's 52 days of practising showing up for yourself.
Your free weekly review
Taking action is important. Noticing your progress is just as valuable.
I've been using a simple weekly goal review to help me stay focused, recognise what I've achieved and decide what to do next.
I'm sharing a simplified version with you.
Each week, take 10 minutes to reflect on three questions:
DONE: What did I actually do this week?
COULD DO: What could I do differently or improve?
WILL DO: What will I commit to doing next week?
It's not about judging yourself. It's about learning, adjusting and continuing.
Download your free 52 Days of Showing Up Weekly Review below.
What inspired this challenge?
I was listening to The Mel Robbins Podcast, where Dr Eric Thomas shared the idea of a 52-day challenge.
His message about taking an honest look at where you're not showing up for yourself, and then doing something about it, really resonated with me.
The original idea draws inspiration from the biblical story of Nehemiah rebuilding Jerusalem's walls in 52 days.
I've taken that inspiration and added my own approach to daily action and weekly reflection.
If you'd like to listen to the conversation that started this for me, here's the episode:
The Mel Robbins Podcast — Episode 453
Get Back on Track: Do THIS Before 2026 Ends to Take Control with Eric Thomas
https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-453/
This is my own personal challenge, inspired by the podcast, and isn't affiliated with Mel Robbins or Dr Eric Thomas.
Let's show up together!
I'm starting my own 52 days on 9 November 2026, but you can begin whenever you're ready.
I'll be sharing my progress, weekly reflections and the things I learn along the way on my Megan Ruffino Facebook page.
I'd love you to join the conversation, share your own progress or simply follow along.
Remember, you don't have to know exactly where the next 52 days will take you.
You just have to decide to begin.
Megan Ruffino
Life Coach • Master NLP Practitioner • Hypnosis Practitioner
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