Here’s this week’s focus:
Stop polishing—publish the post.
Every Friday, I’m sharing one simple thing you can do to move your online journey forward—no fluff, no overwhelm, just honest, helpful action. Think of it as your end-of-week nudge to stop faffing and start finishing. The Friday Focus has arrived.
If you’re anything like me in the early days, you’ve probably got a few blog posts sitting in your drafts folder. They’re not quite ready. The intro doesn’t feel clever enough. You’re wondering if that image looks a bit blurry. You keep meaning to come back to them—after one more tweak.
Why it matters
Perfect doesn’t help anyone. But your words—even if they’re a bit wobbly—just might. Someone out there is searching for the answer you’re quietly holding back.
I used to think I needed the perfect title, the right graphic, and exactly three keywords. But one day, I finally hit “Publish” on a post I’d reworked to death.
And do you know what happened?
A kind reader messaged me to say it was just what she needed. She didn’t notice the less-than-perfect image. She didn’t care that the title wasn’t dazzling. She just needed the encouragement. That changed everything for me.
An imperfect post that’s out there helping people will always be better than the perfect one no one sees.
What to do today
- Go into your drafts folder
- Pick one post that’s mostly done
- Give it a light check for spelling and clarity
- Add one internal link to something helpful you’ve already written
- Hit publish
- Celebrate with coffee (and maybe a biscuit too)
It doesn’t have to be groundbreaking. It just has to be useful.
What if I’m really Not Ready To Publish The Post?
That’s okay too. If hitting “Publish” still feels a bit scary today, try this instead:
- Open Canva and create a simple featured image for the post
- Use Grammarly or a read-aloud tool to check the tone
- Or write the meta description like you’re writing a note to a friend
Small steps are still steps—and they all lead toward clicking “publish your blog post” with confidence soon.
And Finally...
Instead of asking:
“Is this perfect?”
Try asking:
“Is this helpful to someone?”
If the answer is yes—even a quiet yes—it’s ready.
If you’d like some more information on this subject, try these links:-
The Minimalists – Start Before You’re Ready (Not blog-specific, but so encouraging)
Grammarly Blog – Improving Your Writing Will Improve Your Thinking
Insights on how refining your writing process can enhance clarity and confidence.
Have you ever held back from hitting “publish” because it didn’t feel perfect? Or maybe you’ve shared something that turned out to help more people than you expected? I’d love to hear your story—pop a comment below and let’s cheer each other on.
Your quiet win might inspire someone else to take their next step too.
