Two weeks ago, the SheSpeaks staff challenged ourselves to take a month and complete personal goals. They ranged from drinking more water to getting more organized to being more appreciative of the world around us. And we challenged all our members to join us!
Two weeks into our month-long SheSpeaksChallenge and we are going strong (though we've had a few slip-ups along the way!) How's it going for you?
Haven't joined yet? It's not too late! Is there a goal you would like to achieve? A dream you are working toward? Tell us for the chance to be one of five lucky winners of an Amazon Echo Dot!
Check out some awesome member posts and updates from our SheSpeaks staff. For even more inspiration, look at #SheSpeaksChallenge on social media and our discussion board. Keep them coming!
Prep the Day Challenge, Ann
I've missed a few days of getting my morning organized the night before, but overall I have kept up with it and it's made a huge difference. I'm not so flustered and running all over the place in the morning. I don't waste precious time and my head is clear on what I need to get done each day. Its really relaxing to feel more organized and more "in the drivers seat" of my own day. Plus, I'm snapping at my family less in the morning because I'm calmer. Ahhhhh!!
Water Challenge, Julia
I've had great success eliminating added-sugar during the week when my day is structured. The weekends have been harder and I've had a few "moments" where I fell off my plan. But overall, I've been feeling a bit more energetic and I'm sleeping better, so that gives me the incentive to keep trying to stay on track every day.
Push-Up Challenge, Susan
I haven't been perfect - I had to take a couple of days off from doing push-ups because I was sick, and I forgot to do them one day, but I got back to it and I did 18 push-ups this morning. I'm so proud! It helps that my 10-year old son decided to do the challenge with me - he's much stronger than me, so I don't want to embarrass myself too much in front of him!
Healthy Eating: Soup Challenge, Galit
I've already learned a lot from what seemed like just a simple soup challenge. At the beginning, I was making a different soup each day but I was getting stressed trying to be creative. Plus, we couldn't eat it all and my freezer was getting full. So I re-evaluated and decided that I can serve leftovers or repurpose ingredients I have already. It's been good to realize that I don't need to overthink dinner and it's shown my family that they need to be less picky.
Meditation Challenge, Kelly
Other than a couple of days when I had the flu, I've been able to meditate every day. Somedays are easier than others but I've seen longer periods where I have no thoughts interrupting my silence. It's helped me let the small things go and appreciate the important things. I have a long way to go but a greater sense of peace is already happening for me.
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I am starting now I want to do yoga for relaxation. I also need to work out more and lose weight and get moving.
My goal this year is health, happiness and being a better friend. With a husband, 2 kids, and a needy FIL, sometimes, I am the last one responding to a get-together text or missing out on events altogether.
I have kept up with drinking water daily, in the morning afternoon and at night. Doesn't seem like much but it's a start. Also I have kept up with doing yoga daily, not for long; but it feels empowering to do it continuously.
My goal is to spend more quality time with my family and its going ok. Have been more intentional about sitting down with each of them at least every couple days and talking with them. Haven't down perfectly by any means but am making progress.
I'm attending the gym classes as planned.
I have a goal to go for long walks every evening with my husband. We both need more exercise and we both love walking so I'm hoping it's an achievable goal. #SheSpeaksChallenge
I joined and think I have made some progress!
I joined and so far, so good.
I haven't joined it yet, but all these comments from the members are encouraging. I'd love to do the soup challenge.
I'd love to drink nothing but water and exercise more than I do. As well as do the gratitude challenge..I can always be more grateful for things
To eat healthier and to get outside and enjoy nature while working out too.
Joy challenge: each day I am to see, feel, hear, smell, and taste things that bring me great joy and to remind myself in a journal of the joys of life. What a blessing!
I am officially out of my ankle cast and in the walking cast. I have progressed from learning to walk again with two crutches for support and just today, I am starting the process to walk with only one crutch for support. I am rocking my challenge thus far.
my dream would be to be healthy again connie danielson
I am definitely more conscious about water intake and active exercise.