Who’s up for a July 2025 30 x 30 challenge? I haven’t done one since January so it feels overdue. If you’re interested in committing to doing 30 minutes of genealogy research or genealogy organizing (or anything else, really) every day for 30 days, let everyone know in the comments. Sometimes the accountability of the commitment can jump start your research. I’ll have a check in post mid-month and a wrap-up post at the end of July.
As I’ve blogged about before, daily research is a great way to stay in touch with your research, keep your momentum going, and eliminate the “what should I work on today” paralysis that sometimes happens when we have large gaps between our research sessions.
I just looked back on the blog and saw that my first 30 x 30 challenge was in August 2015. That one I did alone and just blogged about the experience. After that, I opened it up to everyone. So we’re looking at ten years of these challenges! In that time, we’ve averaged three or four a year. I’ve always been gratified by the participation and the fact that it’s been so helpful for people.
If you’re up for the challenge, just comment here and, if you feel like it, let us know what you’re going to be working on.
Looking forward to it
Terrific, Tiffanie!
I am in. I just got a new computer and downloaded my genealogy program (legacy). I am all set to go.
Excellent, Jerry. A new computer might make July extra fun!
Just the push I need!
So glad to provide that push, Donna!
The thing I dread the most—-getting my genealogy organized!
If you don’t enjoy organizing like I do, a little bit every day might be just what you need, Kathleen!
I’m ready — will work on processing documents in my “to-do” file.
Thanks , Janine
That’s awesome, Gwen!
I am ready to start this challenge Thank you for doing this
My pleasure, Vicki. I hope you have a great month!
Perfect timing! Thanks for this. I’m shifting to paperless as am overwhelmed with print-outs. Count me in.
Paperless is the way to go, in my opinion! In case it’s helpful, here’s a link to the blog post I wrote on my digital workflow. https://organizeyourfamilyhistory.com/process-downloaded-document/
I’m in, so much to do! Thanks for hosting.
That’s great, Zenda!
Yea! I will be organizing my extensive photograph collection by decade.
That sounds like a fun project and a great one for a little at a time. Enjoy, Kathryn!
I’m going to try to do atleast part of it. I’ll be away fir a bit but my computer will be with me. I desparately need to sort all my downloads and name them.
Any effort is better than no effort, right? I hope you’re able to get a lot done, Marty.
I’m in. I need to get back on track updating my software data.
That’s excellent, Linda! I hope it’s a successful month.
I need this! I haven’t done anything in months. I have piles on my desk and a ton of online blogs and articles I’m saving to “read when I have time.”
Daily effort will be great for this project, Karen! Welcome to the challenge!
I’m in! Thanks for doing this!
I’m glad you’re in, Rebecca!
I’m in – Thank you.
Great, Angie! You’re welcome!
I’m in. Thanks
Yes, please!
This is exactly what I need. Thank you.
I am in.
I’m ready to do the work. Thanks for this opportunity.
Fantastic, Joan!