*updated* Will be adding some tidbits&stats; on the overview later !
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[*:c0f8cc76c8]Jonas.bolin
Rise up 7 am on weekdays and 9.15 am on weekends
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Pontiacsforever
Doing a cleaning task each day of the week according to cleaning schedule
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Pheen
To take things less serious
[*:c0f8cc76c8]1littlething
No surfing or playing until writing for day is done. Work first, then play, every day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Skoochie
Go to bed each night with a clean kitchen
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Realvision
Get up earlier (as so to read the book 'Getting Things Done')
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Ayomide
Give a person a compliment each day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Cifra
Rise up at 6 am and going to sleep at 9.30 every day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Dixie
Keep a daily to do list & set monthly goals which I'll review regularly
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Gmcneely
5 minutes a day spent decluttering
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Paradigmshifted
Rise up at 7 am every day & repeat patience mantra to one self 3x a day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Pspmikek
Strain the kitty litter every day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Buschdr
Limit collection points and empty at least once a day & write down each calorie eaten
[*:c0f8cc76c8]BioCore
Follow schedules made
[*:c0f8cc76c8]TheOccasionalLlama
Going to bed before 10:30 every day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]MulishOne
Complete novel & Master Nikon D-200
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Nxqd
3 hours study every day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Mitch
Eat more ( 5 meals a day) & to get up 2 minutes earlier every day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Tuna
5 sun salutations each morning (or 10 minutes of other yoga poses)
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Mat
Read statements every day geared to improving self-awareness and self-confidence
[*:c0f8cc76c8]LadyRoot
Enroll to college& stop eating sugar (no sweets)
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Avferreira
Three blocks of writing a day, 15 minutes each (max of 4 days off)
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Kekilia
To eat slowly and chew each bite of food very well
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Ashwin
Running 3x a week & gym workout 3 times a week
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Nichole
Workout 5 minutes a day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Karen
In bed by 11, rise up at 7 am & 3 meals a day at appropriate times
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Postum
10 minutes spent on novel each day & trying a slower pace
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Areageek
Read a book & practice what it suggests
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Gerryc
10 minutes a day decluttering home
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Moongrl2
To rise up when alarm goes at 7.15 am mon - sat
[*:c0f8cc76c8]D0t
10 minutes a day writing longhand in the morning
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Nilesgibbs
10 minutes of finger independence exercises a day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Karahepp
1 hour a study every day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Sassamifrass
To rise up at 5:30 am every day & do 15 minutes of something towards goals
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Worker
Rise up at 5:30 am every day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Ria Ludy
Groom self and practice self-acceptance in mirror every day before 10 am
[*:c0f8cc76c8]VoiceGuyEric
10 minutes of writing every day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Optimistsoomro
Rise up at 5:45 every morning & do scheduled work at time
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Dasparky
Meditate every day for at least 5 minutes & go to gym 2 to 3x a week
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Musicforcats
Participate in a social activity for at least 30 minutes every day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Miss J
Eat breakfast & take vitamins every day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Sailor of the soul
Talk to more women on a daily basis & becoming comfortable with this/seizing opportunity
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Frostbeard
Rise up at 4 am each morning
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Sarka
One email check at 9 am, then no more internet until noon, unless work related
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Tinkerbell47
Plan work lunches in advance. No snackmachine-abusing , no fast food or lunch skipping
[*:c0f8cc76c8]FekketCantenel
Write down 5 half hour tasks each day (no promises on actually doing them)
[*:c0f8cc76c8]PeterRH
Write an article every day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]A
No checking email (or internet unless work related) until noon every day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Spurlis
Two sets of push ups to fail, every day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]JennyB
Whenever she goes to the computer she will write and save 100 words
[*:c0f8cc76c8]alphaomega
15 minutes of stretching each day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Stephb
Draw or paint every day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Ronre
Rise up at 5 am every day, and at 7 am on the weekends
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Lynnoc
Write down 5 Next Actions each day & do 10 minutes of exercise each day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]2lizards
Write down 3 Must Do things every night before bed
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Michelle
Drink 8 glasses of Water & Ask q's during meetings, Write goals, victory and gratitude logs daily & be a more loving person - each day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Miks2u
Spend every morning mon-sat between 5 and 7 am working on BA degree & Access web 2.0 project
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Muffin
Work out 5 minutes a day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Elizabeth
Write down 3 MITS each night for the following day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Lee
To center and ground for a few minutes whenever demands and responsibilities start to overwhelm
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Oldtricksnewdog
Track all todo's with online tool and promote 3 items in the daily todo list
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Librarysherry
Be on time for work
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Proseac
To go to bed at 10:30 pm each night (11 on mondays)
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Paprikapink
15 minutes of meditation each morning
[*:c0f8cc76c8]JK24
Keep budget in planner and review before each purchase & to stay within budget at end of month
[*:c0f8cc76c8]EscapeVelocity
No more than 2 drinks a day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Kelly
To rise up at 5 am each day & Prepare for work before going to bed
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Dentist 2B
Three hours of study a day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Irminagination
Collect all notes in a single notepad to carry in a bag
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Bizgirl925
5 servings of fruit/veggies a day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]LiseBise
Do exercise routine twice a week
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Dgiancaspro
30 minutes of either practice or rehearsing relating to magic each day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Happy writer
1 hour a day writing and revising for nonfiction book, mon-fri
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Jakerz
1 blog post a day & 2 hours of work on other website each day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Aspiring Bodhisattva
Picking 3 MIT's before bedtime
[*:c0f8cc76c8]JR
6 portions of fruit/veggies a day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Siver
3x a week doing fitness activity
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Omphe
Maximum of three email checks a day & 1st email check only after completing one task
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Marisa
Create and follow rehearsal plan & floss&brush; teeth after lunch and before leaving work each day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Mosgare
Exercise 6 days a week for 30 minutes (cardio/strength alternating)
[*:c0f8cc76c8]DancingMonkey
Set MITS before bed every night & accomplish them the following day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Gingersnap
Chew food slower
[*:c0f8cc76c8]EditorChick
To be fed, washed, dressed and ready to work by 12:00 Mon-Fri
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Dazzjools
Writing down 3 things to do the next day & reviewing the previous list, each day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Mandy
Do some writing every day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Inca
Stick to food plan every day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Korej
3-5 MIT's per day (formulated the night before) & 5 minute gratitude writing every morning
[*:c0f8cc76c8]FlintZA
15 minutes of Tai Chi a day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Grimbold
6 days a week completing a 5 minute breath following mini-meditation & 8 gym sessions by 29th
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Zionokc
Read 30 minutes a night in bed with bf
[*:c0f8cc76c8]MoonlightAngela
To read every day, starting at 20 minutes and then adding 5 minutes to that each week
[*:c0f8cc76c8]RobertJDuncan
Clean off desk prior to leaving work, every day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]SandraM
To be on time, every time. Especially for work.
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Kuri03
To complete all readings before each class & to fulfill all obligations, including school and volunteer
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Lise
Washing Dishes/Cleaning the kitchen before bed.
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Leigh
Rise up each morning at 5:30 AM and write down 3 MITS for the day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Nope
20 minutes of Art making each day (with partner)
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Kc2dpt
Form the habit of making a 3-item to-do list every day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Darkgarage
Every day: 1) wake up at 6am, 2) clean/sort desk, 3) read 1 hour, 4) write 1 hour, 5) 30 minute walk
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Ering
5 minutes of chiro exercise each day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Kelsbels
1) Meditate for 20 minutes each morning 2) take lunch to work everyday
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Melinda_o
Clean up every night & plan out clothes for the next day, 3 MITS written at end of day for the next day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Suzie Cheel
To process each day: collect book, intray and email
[*:c0f8cc76c8]D4rko
Exercise for 20 minutes a day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Michelle_08
Form the habit of working in 40 minute segments without distractions, aiming for 5 sessions a day
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Ali
To stop smoking with added intention of regaining energy
[*:c0f8cc76c8]Veroswing
To get up when alarm goes off
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Quick comments:
lots of 'getting up at a certain time'-goals
loved Ria's challenge
Tinkerbell's and Fekket's challenges tie for funniest
*last updated feb 5th - interesting tidbits&stats; coming!*
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Huh. I never would have thought to compile a list like this. That's actually pretty helpful, Peter.
The one flaw is that people sometimes join in as late as the 10th. I'm planning on locking the 'post your goal here' thread on the 5th, to help remedy this, but until then, you might have to add entries as the late-showers arrive.
The one flaw is that people sometimes join in as late as the 10th. I'm planning on locking the 'post your goal here' thread on the 5th, to help remedy this, but until then, you might have to add entries as the late-showers arrive.
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Thanks Fekket, I will update as we go along. Perhaps at the end we can highlight those that have completed their challenge. I have to say it's been really interesting typing these up and seeing what people set as goals and how they formulate it.
Anybody want to add some flavour to their challenge ?
(somewhere along the lines of if I don't make it I will....gift/donate/send/undress and upload etc or If I do make it I will treat myself to a...etc)
Anybody want to add some flavour to their challenge ?
(somewhere along the lines of if I don't make it I will....gift/donate/send/undress and upload etc or If I do make it I will treat myself to a...etc)
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Hey, good idea! I can't think of a good failure one (it'd only be something silly) but I will use a reward of some kind. I think I will reward myself with a new full-length mirror + lamp to help me get dressed in the morning - the mirror I use broke yesterday :( That way, I'll be able to see what the heck I'm doing with my hair etc a lot easier and that should save even more time alongside the early rising!
Now I should start setting the cash aside! >_> Ah, there's a good incentive - if I don't get up 30 days in a row at that time, I can donate the cash I've put aside to a charity I like instead of buying a mirror. Admittedly, I won't have put aside much as I am deeply in debt for surgery I had to have last year, and I'm paying off large chunks of that each fortnight, but hopefully I'll be able to put aside at least $AU60 by the end of the thirty days, which won't be enough for the mirror, but I can save the rest later. The point will be I'll know I'm allowed to buy one guilt-free!
Edit Feb 11th, 08:
I've changed my mind regarding my choices for reward and "the stick". I just can't afford to put aside any money right now, I'm still paying off so much debt from my surgery and I really can't use monetary rewards right now.
So instead, I think every day I get up early my reward is to do whatever the heck I want with that extra time, for now ;-)
Now I should start setting the cash aside! >_> Ah, there's a good incentive - if I don't get up 30 days in a row at that time, I can donate the cash I've put aside to a charity I like instead of buying a mirror. Admittedly, I won't have put aside much as I am deeply in debt for surgery I had to have last year, and I'm paying off large chunks of that each fortnight, but hopefully I'll be able to put aside at least $AU60 by the end of the thirty days, which won't be enough for the mirror, but I can save the rest later. The point will be I'll know I'm allowed to buy one guilt-free!
Edit Feb 11th, 08:
I've changed my mind regarding my choices for reward and "the stick". I just can't afford to put aside any money right now, I'm still paying off so much debt from my surgery and I really can't use monetary rewards right now.
So instead, I think every day I get up early my reward is to do whatever the heck I want with that extra time, for now ;-)
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And no, my mirror didn't break because of my scary face ;-) The hinges rotted and it fell off its stand... ^_^;
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Thanks peterrh! This was great to read through. I do find it interesting to see at a glance what everyone's goals are. Sometime in the future I plan on working on getting up at the same time every day, but it will be a while before I can really attempt that. For now, my schedule is so crazy that some days I'm waking up at 4am, and other days I don't have to be up until 8am. I'm not ready yet to set a goal of waking up any earlier than I need to since those 8 am days are usually desperately needed. :)
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Thank you for the list! I'm getting some ideas for future challenges!
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thnx all!
@ Sass: I'm sure you can find yourself with a mirror after the month is over, just set the intention, both for your challenge& your mirror:)
I wonder if there's any millionaires that have digital mirrors reflecting back the nonmirrored you (where left and right are not reversed).
hmm
@ Sass: I'm sure you can find yourself with a mirror after the month is over, just set the intention, both for your challenge& your mirror:)
I wonder if there's any millionaires that have digital mirrors reflecting back the nonmirrored you (where left and right are not reversed).
hmm
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Watching the goal in the list reinforces my goal. Thank you.
This morning i coul not eat veggies because I had my breakfast at my job's cafeteria.
I need to wake up earlier in order to prepare my own breakfast and add veggies to it.
It's funny to see that some people try to make things that are natural to others.
As John Lennon said:"There's nothing you can do that can't be done"
Push hard!
This morning i coul not eat veggies because I had my breakfast at my job's cafeteria.
I need to wake up earlier in order to prepare my own breakfast and add veggies to it.
It's funny to see that some people try to make things that are natural to others.
As John Lennon said:"There's nothing you can do that can't be done"
Push hard!
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peterrh, good idea.
FekketCantenel, with respect, why does the list have to be locked on the fifth? What's wrong with signing up on the tenth? That's still enough time to build a new habit, at least according to the old rule of thumb that it takes three weeks.
As for me, I didn't make it to the forums until today owing to travel and illness. My goal for this month is to wake up at 4.30 every morning and write 500 words.
anseris
FekketCantenel, with respect, why does the list have to be locked on the fifth? What's wrong with signing up on the tenth? That's still enough time to build a new habit, at least according to the old rule of thumb that it takes three weeks.
As for me, I didn't make it to the forums until today owing to travel and illness. My goal for this month is to wake up at 4.30 every morning and write 500 words.
anseris
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Hi Everybody!
I put in a Tupperware some frozen veggies and take them with me. I ate them at the cafeteria with my other breakfast.
I figure out that in this way I could change my nutritional habits. But as Leo say a little thing first.
I encourage you to reach your goal today!
I put in a Tupperware some frozen veggies and take them with me. I ate them at the cafeteria with my other breakfast.
I figure out that in this way I could change my nutritional habits. But as Leo say a little thing first.
I encourage you to reach your goal today!
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This list actually gave me ideas for my next month's challenge :)
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Two reasons for locking on the 5th, as opposed to the 8th (which would leave 21 days in the month of February, it being a leap year): I wanted to allow the latest joiners a day or two of margin between challenges, and I was experimenting to see how many people sign up on days 6 through 8 (in other words, how many missed out this month). So far, other than your post, I haven't seen any complaints. Hopefully, those who missed out will be patient enough to wait and prepare for next month.
In March, I think I'll lock it when there are 22 days remaining (one extra for a margin day).
Sorry to hear about your illness, anseris (I typed that as 'answerist' the first time). Good luck on your February Challenge.
In March, I think I'll lock it when there are 22 days remaining (one extra for a margin day).
Sorry to hear about your illness, anseris (I typed that as 'answerist' the first time). Good luck on your February Challenge.
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Peter,
This list is a good idea! Good for reference and getting inspiration.
Thanks. :)
My February 2008 challenge is written in my signature.
This list is a good idea! Good for reference and getting inspiration.
Thanks. :)
My February 2008 challenge is written in my signature.
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FekketCantenel, I still don't see why the sign-up thread has to be locked at all. What about those who stumble upon this forum for the first time on the twentieth? (Of any month - I'm not just talking about February.) Who wants to wait ten days to start changing their life? How do late sign-ups adversely affect the rest of us?
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Because the thread is for the current month's challenge. If you sign up to get a ten-day head-start, that sort of defeats the purpose of it being a 'monthly' challenge, and makes it just an 'any time you like' challenge. Besides, I thought part of the idea of the Challenges was to be part of a larger group.
If there's going to be so much whining about it, then fine, I won't lock the topics anymore. I'll even go unlock this month's one. That's what I get for trying to be a moderator.
If there's going to be so much whining about it, then fine, I won't lock the topics anymore. I'll even go unlock this month's one. That's what I get for trying to be a moderator.
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Fekket,
I actually posted a thread in the Admin forum about this very topic, but I'm guessing you haven't seen it. I'm going to have to agree with people who are wondering why the thread has to be locked in the first place. I don't really see our job as moderators to be restricting when and where a user can post. I understand where you're coming from, as I often wonder why people even bother joining a monthly challenge so late. However, while you and I may not agree with them jumping in late, that is their choice to make-- not ours. All in all, though, I don't think it's that big of a deal either way.
Just two cents from another moderator.
I actually posted a thread in the Admin forum about this very topic, but I'm guessing you haven't seen it. I'm going to have to agree with people who are wondering why the thread has to be locked in the first place. I don't really see our job as moderators to be restricting when and where a user can post. I understand where you're coming from, as I often wonder why people even bother joining a monthly challenge so late. However, while you and I may not agree with them jumping in late, that is their choice to make-- not ours. All in all, though, I don't think it's that big of a deal either way.
Just two cents from another moderator.
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I am in agreement with Fekket that it is meaningful to lock the thread after five days or so has passed since the beginning of the month, and keeping this a monthly challenge. There is something about deadlines and specific time periods that make it both more attractive and easier to set and keep goals than open-ended challenges. I think that is one of the great appeals of the monthly challenges, and why they are starting to attract so many people. Those who come in mid-month can certainly set their own goals and go ahead and post their results on the daily threads without being part of the official monthly challenge list. So Fekket, I think your initial instincts were right, and I hope Leo and the moderators will consider retaining the thread lock as something that does contribute from a psychological standpoint to the success of the project.
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I couldn't agree more. I looked forward to starting for the first time this month, and though I almost missed starting! (Had I actually missed, I would have simply added it to my calendar so I'd be sure to remember next time.) I believe the waiting time was extremely helpful in getting me mentally prepared and building up the will to follow through. I've noticed the same thing in other people, in many aspects of life. This leads me to believe that keeping the availability limited makes the 'item' more valuable.
Not only that, the motivation very-much does come from the whole 'group effort' thing. Camaraderie and all that. And it's already a sizable group. It's nice for those of us who made sure to be here, that we can build that camaraderie without constant inundation of new faces to adjust to.
Please lock it. And not just x days before the end of the month... but x days INTO the month. Afterall, it's not a "21 days" habit, it's a "calendar-month" habit. Personally, I'd take it from 5 days down to 3! Three easily accounts for months that start on weekends, etc. But 5 is still reasonable. However, 10 days... 1/3 of the month!... is not reasonable IMHO, but this is not my site, nor am I a moderator here. So I respect whatever decision is made.
The spirit of the challenges dictate that you can't start any ol' time. (It's to establish a habit within the calendar month, and you need *at least* 21 days to do that!) Closing the topics is completely relevant and necessary to accomplish the goal of the whole Monthly Challenge. And if we're not looking to accomplish that... why are we here???
So Fekket, please don't be bullied into changing (or lash out... not very zen) because of some people complaining. People will always complain. In this case, it is their own expectations that are unreasonable and completely out of line with the original intent of the Monthly Challenge.
And to Spurlis... with all due respect (and I mean that!)... please keep Admin conversations in the Admin forum and don't bicker about it for everyone else to see. It's also not very zen, and quite a turn-off to the whole forum.
Thanks for any consideration you see fit to give my views :)
Not only that, the motivation very-much does come from the whole 'group effort' thing. Camaraderie and all that. And it's already a sizable group. It's nice for those of us who made sure to be here, that we can build that camaraderie without constant inundation of new faces to adjust to.
Please lock it. And not just x days before the end of the month... but x days INTO the month. Afterall, it's not a "21 days" habit, it's a "calendar-month" habit. Personally, I'd take it from 5 days down to 3! Three easily accounts for months that start on weekends, etc. But 5 is still reasonable. However, 10 days... 1/3 of the month!... is not reasonable IMHO, but this is not my site, nor am I a moderator here. So I respect whatever decision is made.
The spirit of the challenges dictate that you can't start any ol' time. (It's to establish a habit within the calendar month, and you need *at least* 21 days to do that!) Closing the topics is completely relevant and necessary to accomplish the goal of the whole Monthly Challenge. And if we're not looking to accomplish that... why are we here???
So Fekket, please don't be bullied into changing (or lash out... not very zen) because of some people complaining. People will always complain. In this case, it is their own expectations that are unreasonable and completely out of line with the original intent of the Monthly Challenge.
And to Spurlis... with all due respect (and I mean that!)... please keep Admin conversations in the Admin forum and don't bicker about it for everyone else to see. It's also not very zen, and quite a turn-off to the whole forum.
Thanks for any consideration you see fit to give my views :)
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