Done and Dusted
Hi Everyone. Well, seven days of the Doing Project certainly produced a range of responses, emotions, light-bulb moments, dummy-spits, realisations, sore muscles and breakthroughs. As expected.
Today, it was my intention to share my observations and thoughts on the week but as I read back over my last seven posts, I realise that task is pretty much done. So rather than repeating myself, boring you and going over old ground, I thought I would invite those of you who participated (no matter your result), to share what you learned about (1) you (2) the change process and (3) anything you feel is relevant. Also, you may (or may not) want to tell us if you’ve made any significant decisions as a result of your experience.
Here are some conversation starters (feel free to answer all, some or none):
1. What do you now know that you didn’t before?
2. If anything, what will you do differently from now?
3. What was the key lesson for you?
4. What was the toughest challenge?
5. Do you think projects like this should be (semi) regular occurrences on this site?
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It seems that I messed up with the prizes – we actually have one more Everlast Pack to give away. So, I’ll do that tomorrow. I’ll also throw in some me-dot-com shirts with funny crap written on the front. Because I can.
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I learn’t……..
- that I can do stuff I really don’t like (stairs & step ups)
- that I can just do 15 minutes HIIT instead of 20 (I kept putting it off cause 20 minutes HIIT on the treadmill was just tooooo long). And I’ve kept up the HIIT 3x week because I said I would!
Toughest = water only day. Not that I can’t do it, I really just didn’t want to. I only drink coffee in the AM and water rest of the day anyway (mostly), so really felt it didn’t have any payback for me.
Would I like to do another challenge project again? Yes – adds a different focus to the day and there’s always something to learn or improve on. Many thanks Craig for setting this up and I look forward to the next one
I really got alot out of the group feel of the doing project. I have worked really hard on both phsical and mental side of things in the past couple of years but really caught fire with that effort in the last 6 months. The one problem I guess is that I on most things I work at I do it solo, therefore thats why I got so much from the structure of the doing project and the group feel of it. I would take part in any future projects. Thankyou
1.What do you now know that you didn’t before?
that I shoudn’t have tried so hard to do 300 step-ups – one pulled calf muscle..I did stretch before and after
2. If anything, what will you do differently from now?
I will try very very hard not to procrastinate: think it, do it
3. What was the key lesson for you?
stop thinking too much, worrying too much, just do and be
4. What was the toughest challenge?
none of the challenges were ‘too tough’, really honestly! Once you got through them it was easy peasy. Sure, sore calf muscles, maybe a bit out of your comfort zone, but a worthwhile experience.
5. Do you think projects like this should be (semi) regular occurrences on this site?
I would hope/think that people will adopt at least one of the 7 challenges as an ongoing, ‘business as usual’ activity. Maybe some people need a kick up the bum occasionally, me included! This has been for me, a reminder of what I should be doing anyway. A bit more exercise, finish those projects, rather than waiting for another day and all that jazz!
cheers everyone & a happy, fitter, decluttered, nicer 2012
Hi Craig – I just posted a long reply to this post but accidentally replied to day 7 thread instead – doh! Can you please move my last reply to this thread instead?
Thank you!
SymoneinOz
I kind of did a summary of what I took away from the Doing Project is my last post (challenge 7). But I am happy to elaborate and refine my thoughts one day on…
1. What do you now know that you didn’t before? In my case It’s not so much lack of knowledge as a lack of action – So I know now any information is only powerful if you do something with it.
2. If anything, what will you do differently from now? Differentiate real obstacles vs those are in only in my head.
3. What was the key lesson for you? Relearning accountability is an awesome motivator and that RAOK should be often not occasional. Oh and that none of your people use Twitter … Was Nigel no friends :-/
4. What was the toughest challenge? Day two – Quiet time – still need to work on that one.
5. Do you think projects like this should be (semi) regular occurrences on this site? Yes – a great way to build and challenge a like minded and supportive community. Who cares if not everyone “made it” through every single challenge – all the shared stories (good and bad) helped to support, encourage and motivate (even if only for that day) the majority of us. My personal rule of thumb is… If you learnt even ONE valuable lesson .. then it WAS worth it.
(I learnt more than that by the way).
SymoneinOz
SymoneinOz, I am on Twitter as patriciasinglet. I have been on there for about 2 years. I knew about Twitter for a year before that but was afraid of it. It sounded/looked too complicated for someone with my limited computer skills. Ha! I have mastered the use of Twitter and Facebook (if FB would quit changing everytime that I learn how to do something.) I haven’t been on Twitter as much as I was bef. Thanksgiving because I was just so busy with the holidays and then got sick with a kidney infection. Now I have to make time for my writing so I won’t be on there as much. I have successfully learned to use Twitter and FB to gain more followers for my blog. I tweet 98 % of Craig’s blog posts.
I have done all seven days but havent posted anything until now. One of the biggest things I have learned is that I need to be and can be answerable and accountable to myself, not you Craig or any others who read/comment on your posts. The hardest challenge was water for a day mostly because of my bad habit of drinking ‘diet’ V and other crap during each and every day. The easiest by far was the random act of kindness. This is someting I aim for everyday. I am not religious but I do believe in karma and the whole what goes around comes around idea. My short term goal is to carry on by repeating the 7 day challenge and building on it but doing the physical for longer and maybe aiming to do more than one challenge in a day. I would love to see more projects like this and would like to participate. Thanks Craig, its been a good start…
1. I didn’t know I was (so) addicted to coffee.
2. In future, I’m going to try and keep clutter in my flat to a minimum.
3. Key lesson was that taking action isn’t actually difficult – it’s getting to the stage of making the first initial push that’s the hardest.
4. Toughest challenge was throwing out clutter with sentimental attachments (programmes for funerals, weddings and christenings in particular).
5. Yes, please, I enjoyed taking part. Thank you for the opportunity.
Hey Craig, I learnt that I have a long way to go to even getting to the ‘decide’ part of decide, commit and the rest. I also learnt that I am far more comfortable challenging the physical part of me (despite its terrible overweight shape) than the mental part (why can’t I not think ‘stuff’ for even a little while??!) I also learnt that for all my failings, I am a plucky fat duck and won’t give in – would love to see more doing projects.
For me I didn’t doubt that I couldn’t or wouldn’t complete the challenges, but the biggest take away was that I need to listen to myself more and challenge myself. I’m pretty good at doing what other people tell me to – I knew that before – but it did prove how easy it can be to set and achieve some small goals. I now need to be proactive and challenge myself so that the change movement keeps going and growing! I also learnt that it’s not that difficult once you get out there and start doing.
I definitely look forward to future interactive projects, thanks!
I learnt that whatever life throws at me, if Ive said Im going to do it, then Im going to do it – or at least give it my best shot.
What I learned. Just do it! You can get a lot done in 15 minute intervals. It takes longer and more energy in your over thinking brain to justify why you don’t just do it.
Only water definitely hardest challenge.
I have written down the 3 things i most want to accomplish this year and will take 15 minutes each day to do ONE THING towards each goal. 15 minutes over a year will add up as probably the time involved since the anxiety will be gone to look at the project head on. loved it!
My barrier was to get started, and accountability really nipped that in the butt. The most challenging was helping a stranger – I had no idea if they would welcome help when I offered it, or be offended — this was a huge hurdle for me. From now, I will do something each day to push my comfort zone, as well as move to burn calories, even if only a little. I have been reassured that can do things, despite the pain. Semi-regular accountability and boundary-expanding challenges would be a most welcome addition to this site!
Hi everyone,
My name is Deb. I have not sent in one response this week except initially to accept the challenge. AND I have learned tons….or maybe I was reminded yet again about the difference between intention and actually doing. The message ‘quit making excuses Deb’ came across my path several times (including from Craig’s Blog) leading up to this challenge. And as always I resist that advise becuase I am convinced I am someone who no longer procrastinates….but rather does what she says she is going to do. AND….I am wrong. Don’t get me wrong, I am way better than I used to be, but I still run the same old patterns of behaviour. I read the challenges everyday and thought “yah…sure….no sweat” ….and some challenges I did and some I didn’t. But part of it was to share…and I didn’t do that. And the challenges I didn’t do..? I ‘rationalized’ them away….so I could feel better about not doing them. One day I even changed the challenge to suit me (because I told myself it wasn’t really ‘what’ we had to do that was important, it was more about ‘would I commit to anything’. So I changed a challenge (on the 1st day I think…oh brother)….I decided that I would call my mom (that would be my challenge…long story)…and then I didn’t even do it!!! So right out of the gate I knew I was going to learn (or be reminded of) lotsa yucky stuff about myself. So thanks alot Craig!!! No, I mean it sincerely. If we cannot look in that mirror and recognize the truth about ourselves (no matter how yucky it is) ….we will never have the chance to learn and grow and ultimately change. It all starts with knowing ourselves. This was an opportunity to do that. (And for the record, I carry that metaphorical mirror with me everywhere! Turns out I have to look in it quite often
I really enjoyed the challenge, it helped me to focus outside the square again. Didn’t report in every day as I had invited others to join me with this on calorieking and we supported each other there.
1. What do you now know that you didn’t before?
It’s not like I didn’t know before that there is a big set of stairs on the Grandstand with a magnificent view of the Grampians, I just never thought to incorporate that into my exercise regime
2. If anything, what will you do differently from now?
Make better use of the stairs
3. What was the key lesson for you?
To look for more opportunities to incorporate different exercises
4. What was the toughest challenge?
Day7 – just not physically capable of doing so
5. Do you think projects like this should be (semi) regular occurrences on this site?
Don’t know about SHOULD, but it would be a nice addition, our little group on CK has been discussing continuing along these lines on a weekly basis too, we like challenges and keep ourselves accountable.
Thanks for shaking up the brain box, Craig, and well done everyone for Doing It!
I enjoyed the whole week of challenges. Please do it again. I intend to continue with the stair stepping for now. When I get better at that, I might consider doing the step-ups for more stamina and strength. I have been talking about it for awhile without actually doing anything. I have learned that when I say that I am going to do sometime, God/the Universe is listening and works it out where I actually have to, at some point, do what I say I will do.
Craig’s week of challenges came right when I needed the extra push to get moving. I found out that I am good at some things – being quiet – and not so good at others – exercising. I can go at my own pace rather than making a competition with others who are in better shape that me. I am worth being able to feel better physically, emotionally and mentally. I can do what I set my mind too.
Sometimes, you just have to move the first time. Talking about it isn’t doing it. Every step of the way has its own set of fears. My fears of today are not as enormous as the fears of my past. I can face those fears and win. I can move forward. I can learn the lessons of today and move on to the lessons of tomorrow. I am worth it.
Some fears we all share. Some are our very own personal fears but whatever the fears are, I don’t have to give in to them. The fear will not conquer me. Thanks Craig for the insights.
I learnt that I can extend myself into doing things which are either uncomfortable and different. I also learnt that its really hard to walk with sore calves!
Going forward I am going to keep my mind open and do instead of thinking.
The key lesson was that I work best under ‘big brother’. If no-one is watching, I don’t do!
The toughest challenge for me was the 15 minutes of quiet. I moved myself between rooms, rearranged my seating situation and tried my hardest, but that muscle in my head wouldn’t quiet down!
Yes, I would do something like this again. It has given me a bit of a jolt out of my normal complacency.
Thanks Craig
1. What do you now know that you didn’t before?
No, I still have the ability to trip myself & that I find the actually doing of the things that need to be done the hardest.
2. If anything, what will you do differently from now?
Do at least 1 thing each day that will move me closer to my goals.
3. What was the key lesson for you?
Doing is my downfall, I know enough to know what needs to be done it’s the doing part the completely stumps me something.
4. What was the toughest challenge?
Hands down it was the sitting quiet for 15 mins without falling asleep (day 2). Being active & drinking water is fairly normal for me. While the selected day for random kindness didn’t exactly work, I do little random acts without thinking about it quite often. However I’m always on the go doing something, having to find time to sit quiet was very hard. I ended up doing it in the car on the way from picking stuff up. (don’t worry I had completely pulled off & parked on the side of the road & was on a very quiet street)
5. Do you think projects like this should be (semi) regular occurrences on this site?
Yes, Accountability to others certainly helps me.
I now know that I can follow something through to the end and feel the amazing satisfaction of achievement. I knew it was entirely up to me to complete the challenges but enjoyed knowing I was part of a greater group. I am going to limit my caffeine and definitely drink more water. I already walk each day but am going to add step ups in the evenings when the weather cools down. The toughest challenge was the quiet time which I will try to do regularly because once I finished I was amazed at how good I felt. My key lesson learnt was to stop thinking and start doing. So happy and would really love to do it again!!! Thanks Craig! xx
Hi Craig,
I’m a bit ambivalent about the process, because while I enjoyed the community involvement and the daily opportunity to challenge myself, I found the sense of ‘not being good enough’ came through in many of the posts, and in my own attitude to doing the daily ‘tasks’.
It seems to be very difficult to differentiate between personally slacking off and always taking the easier option, and pushing yourself to meet some arbitrary standard set by others.
I know you addressed this in your posts, and realize that it is about setting standards for ourselves, but for me and the others who have been (allowed ourselves to be?) manipulated by bullies in our lives, the default position is often to see these challenges as yet another chance to not measure up.
1. What do you now know that you didn’t before?
I know that I am capable of doing the right things for my body and mind but that being capable isn’t the same as doing . I now know I need to stop thinking and just do! LOL must admit I did know that before but the reminder from the challenge pulled the light switch
2. If anything, what will you do differently from now?
I will stop calling myself a procrastinator (which sounds cute) and face the fact that I’m just lazy! I will work on changing that.
3. What was the key lesson for you?
That I make my own choices and am responsible for following through.
4. What was the toughest challenge?
The water only challenge, but tough can be a good thing as I was immensely proud when I did it and it’s definitely one that I should repeat a lot more regularly.
5. Do you think projects like this should be (semi) regular occurrences on this site?
I’d like that. I’m sure we all know we should be doing this stuff anyway but the encouragement and feeling of being in this together certainly helped keep me on track.
Sue xx
i realised that i was a lot healthier than i though i was and that i still need to challenge myself so i can grow – not to become complacent – yes do more projects they are fun
I have to be honest I didn’t do most of the activities. Some I was physically unable to do and others I put off until there was abetter time. Will I ever learn? It appears so as yesterday I did something that was both scary and challenging for ME. I wanted to put it off until Friday and I almost did but this need in me would not let up.
Hence, you are right, it is about YOU or in this case ME. I took it at my own pace and created my own challenges that challenged ME and that were related to my goals. Next up is less stressing and more doing which i will accomplish on a daily basis as this is a journey and not a destination
I learn’t that, though I knew I was addicted to coffee, the side effects of withdrawal were much, much worse than a headache. (I believe that was probably the 1st time in maybe 40 years that I haven’t had at least one cup of coffee in a day). It has reinforced how much I love the stuff (sorry Craig, dont think that was your intention!!) but that I need to address my addiction.
I also learn’t I am a worse procrastinator than I thought and that I need to carry around that mirror as per Deb Tamagi above.
Plus I learn’t how much better I feel when I actually do what I say I am going to do, even when I have to suck it up and just do it rather than think about it.
Craig, I would like to know what you learn’t that you hadn’t considered would be part of our responses/outcomes from the challenge.
Lil
1.What do you now know that you didn’t before?
I know that I am ok. Not perfect but ok. Which is a great start for 2012.
2. If anything, what will you do differently from now?
I would like to work on procrastination, but also my perseverence. Dont just give up when the going gets tough.
3. What was the key lesson for you?
As above
4. What was the toughest challenge?
The last one – still havent done it.
5. Do you think projects like this should be (semi) regular occurrences on this site
Absolutely!
Hi Craig,
Interactive project was a great idea and I enjoyed being part of it – even if only on the periphery.
Hardest activity has not changed for me – I have struggled with food and fluids for 45+ years now. My weight fluctuates according to “what goes in my mouth” and “I am what I eat”. My eating and drinking varies according to what is happening around me – I have not been committed to make that change peramenently. I stress and I lose commitment to health and looking after myself.
What I know is that when I am physically, socially and emotionally OK then the rest falls into place. When I am not in balance and harmony in everyday activities I give up on the healthy me side of living.
From the project I think that I am doing pretty well – always with plenty of room for improvement. I thought that the project would be easy – no real issues except for the fluid / food. I did not even attempt to address the alcohol aspect as I am not about to change from my low alcohol / low carb drink of an evening at this point in time. The stairs hit me hard as well as we are so flat here and I had not realised that I do not use stairs / slopes in daily activities at all really. I should have known by now that you would set real challenges and not mickey mouse stuff. You gave me a good cuffing about the ears yet again – it is nice to have that security of connectedness to a group of positive, healthy people working on making the most their wonderful bodies and opportunities.
More projects – that would be wonderful. I am planning something for my adolescents on day 1 or term – some real challenges like facebook in class! That is addiction for most of my students.
Thank you for the opportunity of your generosity, kindness, care, work and professionalism.
Annie
Hi Craig,
Thank you so much for inviting us to participate in this challenge!
The number ONE thing i learnt from this was that i am the only one who can take charge of my life and that i am actually capable of doing anything i set my mind to!!! Now i know that might not sound very earth-shattering to others but seriously after all these years i still need reminding of this.
This challenge made me realise AGAIN that only i can be the one to decide to make positive changes to get to where i want to be and that even the slightest little change is a big step in the right direction.
Thank you so much Craig and for everyone else that joined in. The effects are going to be long-lasting for me
1. What do you now know that you didn’t before?
That I am comfortable with change – no that’s not right – I LOVE CHANGE… if something stays the same too long I become bored and lose interest – I need variety (just ask my hairdresser!)
2. If anything, what will you do differently from now?
Be more flexible with my time, some days are full and others are PACKED to the brim, so I will take more of the opportunities as they present themselves, and will NOT over-commit myself
3. What was the key lesson for you?
That I get so absorbed in how things “should” or “could” be done I lose sight of the what the benefits are to me and those around me.
4. What was the toughest challenge?
for someone who is a Do.. Do.. Do.. the 15 minutes of nothing (although the meditation that I have been doing helped a little)
5. Do you think projects like this should be (semi) regular occurrences on this site?
Absolutely – something that challenges us to see what we are capable of is definately a great thing!! I’m on board!!
I know that I am fitter than I thought and that the personal training sessions are actually paying off and that I do pay attention to trying to do the little things for other people – the smiles as you pass someone walking, the chatting on the internet in chatrooms with lonely people that just want someone to talk to. I am a big procrastinator – which I knew before but this is the bit I will do differently – have list will achieve! The key lesson for me was stopping and thinking… each task made you look at a different side of yourself – how fit you are or are not, do you think of others, can you meditate, why you procrastinate? The toughest challenge was the procrastination failure – but big reminder of action needed. Enjoyed reading everyone’s comments and would love to be involved in other projects!!!
What I learned about:
(1) me – I’m not so great with ‘checking in’. I don’t think I commented except for day one. I learned that my introversion is getting bigger and I would like to re-learn how to get out into the world and feel that what I have to share is ok however it looks.
(2) the change process – change doesn’t bother me. However, I am not a big fan of change for change sake. I like to know why the heck I am changing and what it will bring me… Basically, I like to know “what’s the point”. It helps keep my interest and motivation on the days I don’t feel like showing up.
(3) anything you feel is relevant – I discovered that I don’t push myself too far out of my comfort zone anymore. I used to and now it’s changed. I worked out that since I went through depression I don’t trust myself to cope well outside my comfort zone. This discovery hurts me deeply – not trusting myself is a bit of an issue.
What I know is that I am a survivor.. I will do the work needed to learn to trust myself again and get back out into the world and find new ways to kick butt (metaphorically speaking).
Thanks Craig for impetus to experience different things in the world (mine and other peoples) and I look forward to doing it again sometime.
I didn’t find the tasks particularly difficult – particularly the physical ones, as I do a lot of exercise already.
The one that almost threw me was drinking only water for a day. I mainly drink water anyway, but had to stop and think before reaching for the coffee that I normally have morning and night and the single (crap) diet drink that I generally have mid afternoon. I have now realized that I really don’t like the taste of the diet drink afterall, and have tipped the remainder of what I had in the fridge down the sink. Since doing the water challenge, I”ve actually been drinking more water each day – a good thing.
I would love these types of challenges to be offered again.
1. What do you now know that you didn’t before? That I really actually like parameters and like to be able to have a challenge, and framework around that to work towards.
2. If anything, what will you do differently from now? Hopefully my self discipline improves. I need to be more self-motivated, rather than rely on someone else to set the challenge.
3. What was the key lesson for you? That I need to be more driven as a person, and I need to learn to motivate myself. I need to learn to set tasks for myself and follow through with them – that they’re as important as the tasks others set for me.
4. What was the toughest challenge? the sitting still challenge. I have so much going on in my life at the moment, and I really struggled with that.
5. Do you think projects like this should be (semi) regular occurrences on this site? Yes!!!!
I have learnt that my overthinking-which means my over complicating things-holds me back from achieving my goals. I need to have more faith in my abilities and perserverance, i can start a project and finish it. I didn’t think that 15minutes of any thing, including exercise, would make much difference but it does. So i can find 15 minutes every day to exercise and re energise. I also really enjoyed reading everyone’s post on the site, they were inspiring, entertaining and made you see that you are not the only one going through or feeling a particular way. To have an opportunity like this again to keep on track and reiterate what i already know (but don’t do) would be fantastic. Thanks Craig.
Even though I assist others with accountability and offer support, it still surprises me how powerful accountability and support are. The fact that someone takes an interest in you (even in a group situation without any personal ‘in the flesh’ contact) makes such a difference. Being quite active, the physical and water drinking tasks did not present a challenge but the doing nothing for 15 minutes turned out to be very difficult. The mind continually wanted to race off all over the place. Quality meditative/ intention/ nothing time is certainly something that I will add to my daily schedule (as I obviously need it!).
Great excercise Craigo, water only day was by far the toughest….thanks for helping me know that I have a number legal addictions!
Would love to participate in more of these
I need to make some major decisions, so being receptive to change increased my commitment for this project. The thing that resonated most for me was ‘Decide. Commit. Do. Finish. Grow. Repeat’. Not that it was new, but suddenly it was much clearer.
For me there are huge gulfs between decide, commit and do, and I can easily get lost and not take the next step. The RAK was the key & the toughest – I thought it would be easy as I do that kind of thing all the time, but I over thought, and tried to complicate it. I became the problem. I need to keep it simple & relax a bit more. I need to just do.
I have always set objectives, but recently realised how much I need challenges to achieve – this project has reinforced it. However, I need to work on making them realistic and achievable.
I will question habits – do I need that cup of coffee? Do I need to eat that? Why not do that task now? When will I do it?
I really enjoyed the structure of this project, especially the length and the mix of physical and mental challenges. It would be great to participate again in a few months as a refresher.
Thanks again everyone. Thank you so much Craig, for giving me this opportunity.
Fran
I realised that the personal development I have undertaken over the last few years has already seen me become an effective and mindful person. I actually found the project very boring. I already do all that stuff…..
My only challenge was day 3. I didn’t succeed. I actually had no desire not to drink my 2 cups of coffee for the day. The previous weekend I had decided to no longer consume alcohol due to the negative state of mind it creates for me, but I couldnt recognise any purpose in not drinking the coffee when it is something I really enjoy. Maybe there was simply not enough motivation for me to adhere to that days project? I shall ponder that question.
I also learnt that I should not tick the box for follow up comments. It sucked deleted a zillion messages
1. What do you now know that you didn’t before?
I know I can do more than I believed was possible. I know I can make changes to my life that will benefit me here and now and later on.
2. If anything, what will you do differently from now?
Take time for me, to do the things I need to do to make the changes I want in my life. Not to be the consummate “skinny size 10” but to be healthy and fit. To be able to continue to live and enjoy life into old age.
It’s so very easy to just say I’ll do it tomorrow, or I cannot do that. This challenge has showed me that “I CAN DO”.
3. What was the key lesson for you?
I have learnt that it can help hearing that others also face difficulties with these kinds of challenges and that I am not alone. I have also learnt that working as a group can be inspiring, but that each challenge is done alone and I can do more than I believed I could.
I’ve learnt that belief in self is important and that it’s not always going to be easy but that if I am willing to step out of my comfort zone anything is possible.
4. What was the toughest challenge?
Laughs – I honestly thought that something physical would be my toughest challenge, but NOPE wrong, it was sitting still doing nothing. My mind ran in about a million different directions, it was pounded by the noises around me. This is something I definitely want to work one more.
5. Do you think projects like this should be (semi) regular occurrences on this site?
Yes – I believe it is a way to help others take that “long hard look” at themselves and then decide to move forward and achieve all that is possible.
Soooooooo – watch this space!
Annette W
I started the Doing Project and although I didn’t finish each day with the requested tasks, I changed what I do each day and the way I think about my fitness and weight loss. It is all about me and my attitude towards how I feel and more important how I want to feel and what I want to achieve. I believe the Doing Project was all about understanding “me” .
After my usual walk this morning I then did 50 of the steps starting at quite a respectable speed until aroud 45th step and just made the 50, but it is something I will now do each morning as it will be a challenge now to increase the number and the height of the steps.
And finally, yes I do think these types of challenges on your website Craig would be great – gives everyone some great ideas and a little more insight into “why we do or don’t do things” . None of it is really hard, we all just have to start.
1. What do you now know that you didn’t before?
2. If anything, what will you do differently from now?
3. What was the key lesson for you?
4. What was the toughest challenge?
5. Do you think projects like this should be (semi) regular occurrences on this site?
1. That I am a procrastinator (Lazy) I use to be highly motivate but have gone the other way. Baby steps back to a healthy balance in the middle would be good.
2 I have increase my water consumption and doing more exercise whether 15minutes of something or walking for an hour. I found quiet time and acts of kind, easy for me as it have been a part of my life for years.
3 I need to just do it. I am good at talking myself out of things. A little discomfort is good for me. I have become way too comfortable.
4. REGULAR exercise.
5. I loved the challenges and would love to do this on regular bases. I also love reading every bodies posts, I find them encouraging and inspiring especially the ones who are having a go despite the difficulties.
I found that I didn’t have a problem with the exercise or water parts, those are just a daily part of my life. But what I did find out about myself is that I really am a procrastinator when it comes to clutter. I’m still trying to finish what I started doing (I think it was day 6 challenge), but I am determined to get it done. The other thing that struck me is that I have always believed that I was a giving person. I run charity events to give scholarships to people living with MS, it is what I do. The hardest day for me was a random act of kindness! I seemed to be so busy and intent on what I had to accomplish that day I almost forgot. So my new challenge is to try and complete a random act of kindness Every Day!
As for other challenges through this website…bring them on! It was an interesting week.
I did it I did it
A major thing that I have been procrastinating on for approx. 2 ½ years is complete. Well it’s been send to the next step/person. Not sure what the ramifications or consequences for taking so long will be, but I’m going to ‘man up’ & deal with them when they come.
This was also a major step towards something else I’ve been putting off. But I’m breaking it down into small chunks & getting them ticked off.
Whoa-oa-oa! I feel good, I knew that I would, now
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I feel good, I knew that I would, now
So good, so good, I got you
(You need to play James Brown in your head
This is the task that I wanted to do on Day 6? or whatever day procrastination was.
Good Job Tash. You go gurl
1. What do you now know that you didn’t before?
That I really do not know myself very well. Or rather what I think I am is well, fictional, or a older version of me.
2. If anything, what will you do differently from now?
Keeping my eyes wide open and not eyes wide shut.
3. What was the key lesson for you?
That I am worth the effort. Even if others feel otherwise.
4. What was the toughest challenge?
Facing myself and what I became.
5. Do you think projects like this should be (semi) regular occurrences on this site?
Definitely ….
At the start of this project, I was wordy and full of explanations and details, but hte further the challenges went, the less I was able to defray myself so to say. And the challenges became personal in the sense of looking at myself and seeing me for what I am today, which happens to be entirely different from what I saw myself as. My whole life is about to get shook up and flipped upside down. I don’t expect much of it to stick around once I start saying no.
This challenge even has me contemplating major life changes, like huge ones … definitely should do this activity again.
Ow! my tender calves! Well, I’ve certainly been reminded that these small challenges are really do-able and that small steps then become so easy that graduation to harder is not so hard. Amazing huh? How dense can one be … not just me, I know. Well, with this foremost in my mind, I’m gunna do an Obama and shout “Yes, I can”
‘cos I’m thoroughly sick of telling myself lies that it’s too hard and I have no discipline, all talk and no action or results etc etc. I want to be very proud of me and achieve better fitness, health and self-esteem. Keep prodding Craig, you’ve got the patience to break through to that inner voice and nag us into the challenge of change.
Thank you for being there and all your efforts.
Good morning. Great project motivator. Step ups, 15 minute walks, meditating, and giving unconditionally in freaky unexpected ways, are simple. Drinking only water (that particular day) buggered up as I read it while drinking a cup of tea, so a glass of wine was an easy follow on at the dinner party already planned that evening.
SINCE….I have drunk only water each day, have removed sugar and milk from my cups of tea, am swimming laps in the shark net each morning, went out to fitness at pre-season hockey last night and made good times (surrounded by 18 year olds – this is the year of life, the universe and everything for me – being 42), and am booking a cruise from Seattle to Alaska with Don Miguel Ruiz in July to invest in me and my spiritual journey bigtime. I am worth it. That is what you are teaching me and reminding me. I AM…a worthwhile project.
Gratitude shines from my heart here in Port Lincoln thank you xox
1. What do you now know that you didn’t before?
That my life was getting boring. So many doctors and hospitals over 3 years had made my life revolve around my next appointment. I feel that time shouldn’t be wasted, that it should be lived. 15 minutes a day is a starting point.
2. If anything, what will you do differently from now?
Take the time to do one thing every day that puts my focus on something, anything, positive and write it in my journal. I’ll continue with all the mini challenges and extend a few like the not drinking my calories and random acts of kindness.
3. What was the key lesson for you?
That there is always something to get out of bed for if I plan ahead.
4. What was the toughest challenge?
Step ups due to being on crutches but loved trying them.
5. Do you think projects like this should be (semi) regular occurrences on this site?
Yes – I reckon the different posts afterwards were pretty diverse and I loved the interaction as well as the actual challenges.
Thank you oh great leader from one of your grasshoppers.
My toughest challenge was deciding to commit to this challenge in the first place. Though I did miss my coffee…I often confuse the word ‘challenge’ to mean ‘be competitive’ and there’s a difference.
I have learnt, and will continue to learn, it’s not about being better, or doing more than someone else, but by making small changes each day, and consciously repeating them, not only will it show big results eventually as I grow (or shrink), but it will make me, a better me.
I dont think I know anything now that I didnt know before, the difference was I put the knowledge into action. (No I dont know everything, always something new to learn)
While (semi) regular Projects would be appreciated, most of your blogs are filled with them. You ask questions for us to think on and answer, but do we answer them with words, or actions?.
I now have ‘notes’ around the place with the words
Decide, Commit, Do, Finish, Grow & REPEAT!
Repeat, repeat………
Thanks Craig, for sharing you.
Hi,
This post is mostly dedicated to Deb Tamagi.!! I was going to respond to Craigs final re-cap of the week blog and then I read your comments Deb.. Well it’s pretty much ‘cut and paste” your entire blog and put my name at the top. Not that I am adding lazy to my already somewhat faulty traits but your comments, actions and non actions are pretty much exactly me. So thank you Deb for saving my typing fingers and making me realise I am not the only slacker, procrastinator and gunna out there and thank you to Craig for once again providing an opportunity for action and reflection. As my father always says – the only place success comes before work is in the dictionary – so this is my mantra for the year and let this be the year I succeed. Cheers
I have learnt to listen to my body and what foods keep me going energy wise.
I have learnt it is good to rest the body at times and also learnt that I can push it further than I think.
I have learnt I procrastinate with some things because I am not sure how to tackle them.
I found sitting quietly the hardest – very hard to turn the brain off. Will definately pursue the art of mastering this one.
Loved the stair climb – it mixed the days exercise up as I have perfect access working 30 floors up. So much so that I did again yesterday with a work mate. As I got lots of comments on the original climb, I have sent an whole of office invitation to join me every Tuesday to start at a level they are comfortable with and increasing each week – had a good response so far!!! We decided to do mid afternoon as this is when we need reviving.
Yes it is good to carry on challenges on periodic bases – we settle without realising into our lives – good to be challenged on behaviours and thinking!!
Righty-o-then.
This last week has been HUGE in a number of ways for me.
Lots (and I mean tons) of changes that would have usually had me curling up in the foetal position and rocking back and forward muttering ‘Think of a happy place…think of a happy place…’ – yet, somehow ( thanks to the challenges in this program, the banter between the participants, and my own new mindset) I managed to ride them like the surfer I never was, on a wave I never caught…till now
1. What do you now know that you didn’t before?
I’m not as unfit as I thought I was – and have more willpower than I gave myself credit for. Laziness was my issue – not willpower or fitness (although both need work)
2. If anything, what will you do differently from now?
Ironically I made the big ‘decision’ to change a day or two before the challenge started, but the en-masse influx of influence from the crowd has cemented the change in my mind. From here on I’m eating better, drinking a lot more (mostly) water, exercising more, and taking ‘time out’ to just listen to myself.
3. What was the key lesson for you?
…it all comes down to following through.
4. What was the toughest challenge?
Ironically, the RAOK day. Thinking of something outside of my comfort zone was quite hard, as I’m pretty much living the Samaritan life all the time anyway…but, ‘letting go’ of control to allow someone else to do something instead of me – that was hard…
5. Do you think projects like this should be (semi) regular occurrences on this site?
ABSOLUTELY. I’d be up for it any time. Learning, challenges and camaraderie – what more can one ask for.
Thanks again CH – you rock.
Hard.
As a side note: On completion of my third repetition of the step-ups on Monday (to a grand – and hopefully repeatable – total of 150 each leg) I immediately started coming down with a migraine…something that normally only occurrs after I have completed something quite monumental and usually stressfull.
Exams, Yearly Performance Reviews, Huge Performances… and now the ‘Doing Project’.
Took me out for more than 24 hours.
It kind of gives me (and you) an idea of how ‘into’ this I was….
Learn to listen to your body. The intense headaches are a result of your body trying to sabotage your efforts and stop you from achieving true breakthrough. Spend time in the solitude and you will learn your true value, it is found deep within you and once you understand that your life has purpose and meaning the headaches will disappear – after all who is man that you are mindful of him – only God’s opinion counts and He made you to be the awesome person that you are
Answers to questions 1,3 and 4
Toughest challenge- water- About me- I learnt I am seriously more caffine/sugar addicted than I ever realized and it has seroius consequences to how my physical and emotional body feels – great to know, not so much fun to face. Best lesson knowing that I have faced it and know I have already changed it.
Lesson 2 – My caffine addiction and procrastination are absolutey linked- making the need for another cuppa a great red flag that procrastination has kicked in- very handy piece of info actually.
Question 2, I changed from the day of the water challenge- halving my caffine intake from that day forward as a step plan to further reduction- practical, measured, sustainable change. I’m proud and happy.
Question 5 – YES I would love to see this as a semi regular opportunity- it is a motivating, shared positive valuable experience.
Many thanks Craig
1. What do you now know that you didn’t before?
That the only thing that stops me from doing things is me – always having other things to do however in terms of looking at what is really important I now need to focus more on me. Once you get involved and enthused about this challenge it is somewhat easy to do however the challenge is how you keep motivated and challenged to move out of your comfort zone and keep working.
2. If anything, what will you do differently from now?
Drinking far more water than i have before – it is amzing how good you feel. I will also be actually doing more of what I want to do instead of having the thoughts about it and then finding an excuse to do something else. I am going to look more out for me and take the time to balance, exercise and eat well.
3. What was the key lesson for you?
You can do anything if you really want to – you need to set your mind to doing it when you cant be bothered or your tired etc as this is when you are likely to not do it. When you are focussed like we have been for 7 days then that it is the easey part.
4. What was the toughest challenge?
I think the procastination was the hardest as I was time to really focus on me not putting off something that I wanted to do. Now that I have made some decisions I need to follow them through and bring about the change I wanted to make.
5. Do you think projects like this should be (semi) regular occurrences on this site?
Absolutely – despite our new found commitment, others things will crop up and our enthusiasm will go through peaks and troughs so it would be good to have a regular wake up call.
I loved this challenge and hope to take part in any future projects. The first four days were great for me and I could feel a complete change in my attitude and focus. I did bomb out on day 5. I have 3 kids aged 4,2 and 1, and as soon as I read the challenge my internal dialogue started. “It’s too hard to take 3 kids out & my one year old is unwell today, I’m too shy, what use can I be to anyone etc etc. Needless to say I felt very bad about myself and worried what this said about me as a person as this was the one challenge I couldn’t do.
This really made me think, & 2 days ago I had a massive lightbulb moment. Basically I feel like my mind is stuck at 16 years old. However I am 32 with a husband and 3 kids! I know it sounds silly, but suddenly a lot of things make sense. It explains my reluctance to take on a supervising role at work, why I overspend money with little regard to the consequences, why I eat like a teenager whose parents have gone away for the weekend. & why my house is becoming a disaster! I have never neglected my kids, and I don’t go out or drink alcohol, but I probably act more like a big sister than a mother. We have very little structure or routine in our house. I do a lot of ineffective yelling, (the kids don’t take any notice and I just end up upset). I have trouble standing my ground especially when it comes to their bedtime, tv and buying lollies every time we go out. I know I’m not doing them any favours and I’m definately not trying to make excuses. I know now that I need to GROW UP. I’m not sure why I haven’t noticed this before. But at least I finally understand where I have been going wrong and I can fix it.
Sorry for such a long post.
Wow Melissa, this is HUGE. You have certainly gained great insight and I wish you well as you follow through on your decision to grow up.
The most valuable lesson I’m taking away from this project is learning that I CAN finish what I start even when I do it imperfectly. Usually when I do things – like start new habits or whatever, if I don’t do it 100% perfection to the exact letter, I throw the whole thing away. Very black and white thinking which I’m trying to work on. I was still sick during the past week ( bad chest infection- frustrating for me because I’m never sick!!!) so I had to get my head around the fact that even though I had to swap jogging for walking – and stair running for walking – I still finished the project and completed all the tasks. It wasn’t “perfect” but it was the best of what I could do at the time and I stuck with it anyway and it was worth it – yay!
I hope we do have some more interactive projects like this again. It was really nice for all of us to be able to share together how we all apply the genius stuff Craig shares with us
Big thanks to Craig for throwing the challenge out there 
1. What do you now know that you didn’t before?
That the only person holding me back is me, and if I want something, I need to get out there and claim it!
2. If anything, what will you do differently from now?
Not wuss out on something I have committed to, just because I feel like I can’t be bothered. I have learned that unless I schedule gym visits/runs actively into my diary as if they are appointments, there will always be something I prioritise higher at the point of decision-making. Which is so insanely stupid, because I know how awesome I feel afterwards.. Wise person used to say: ‘noone ever regrets going for a run’.
3. What was the key lesson for you?
Accountability to a group of ‘strangers’ is actually a pretty strong motivator.
4. What was the toughest challenge?
Stairs – no doubt. Meditation; water; kindness to strangers and running I can cope with.
5. Do you think projects like this should be (semi) regular occurrences on this site?
I do. It was super fun coming to work every morning to see what my task might be.. I think we all liked getting self-awareness homework.. This was kind of like being a part of fight club, without all the destructive tasks!!
Thanks Craig,
I enjoyed doing this “project”, largely because it made me feel really good. I felt a sense of achievement after completing each task. Like I had won my own personal gold medal, just for me to have and enjoy.
The stairs and the step ups were my toughest challenge, due to my lets just say interesting legs. lol. But I stuck with it and got through them.
The lessons for me: I understand even more that I can commit to completing a task, or project by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable steps and that just a smile, or a bit of help can make someones day and it doesn’t cost a thing and it makes you feel great!
I would be very happy to take part in other projects here from time to time, kinda like a ‘tune up’ and a reminder of what ‘doing’ is all about.
Thank you for putting the opportunity out there for all to have access to.
Ok, I failed to post and ‘check in’ on my last few days of the challenge. That said, I did do them all – just not the last one which was step ups, this was due to what I thought was valid reason of working & travelling interstate with a day that started at 7am and ended at 11.30pm with not an opportunity (is that an excuse?? yeah probably
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So, to answer the specific questions:
1. What do you now know that you didn’t before?
That I am more of a mental head case than I thought I was!
2. If anything, what will you do differently from now?
Set ‘realistic’ expectations of myself and goals so I am not so quick to ‘give up’
3. What was the key lesson for you?
That I can ‘do’ when pushed, rather than just ‘thinking about doing’
That I don’t particularly enjoy being told what to do! (my partner could have told me that, he points it out regularly but I implement my selective hearing at that point usually)
4. What was the toughest challenge?
15 minutes of mindfulness was REALLY tough for me. Step ups on last day for logistic reasons only was not completed but can tell you 100% would have found that the physically toughest one to do
5. Do you think projects like this should be (semi) regular occurrences on this site?
well according to my therapist, there is no such word as ‘should’ so I will say, you ‘could definitely’ do more of these ‘projects’ and it’s great people can opt in etc and it’s free! Amazing really
Last but not least, thanks Craig for doing the Doing Project! Was explaining the project to my 74 yr old mum and her 78 yr old boyfriend on the weekend, they couldn’t understand why you would do it for free! My answer (having met you briefly) well mum, it’s just the kinda guy Craig is! Oh, and I’m sure it helps raise his profile with postiive WOM!
1. What do you now know that you didn’t before?
I respond better when I’m given a task and direction than I do when I’m left to my own devices and plans. I am a runner, and run approximately 10km or more six days per week. Late last year I was clocking up between 80-100km per week, which was getting quite tiring week after week. I gave myself a rest break over Christmas/New Year, running whenever I felt like it instead of following any particular plan (I figured that even amateur athletes have times when they need to be fat and happy, although I haven’t put on any weight…). I am gearing up to start running regularly again, training for a marathon in July and again in October. It has been difficult to get my brain back into ‘training mode’, and it was nice to have a push from this challenge.
2. If anything, what will you do differently from now?
Perhaps look into getting a personal trainer. I have also discovered that maybe I was a little bored with simply running, putting one foot in front of the other for hours and hours every week. Now I will definitely incorporate stairs and step ups, and create a little circuit I can do in the park near my house (sprints, burpees, push ups, crunches, skipping rope, punching, kicking, star jumps, walking lunges, bench jumps etc) to keep myself interested and having fun.
3. What was the key lesson for you?
Just do it!
4. What was the toughest challenge?
The meditation challenge on day two was the most difficult. I don’t find it difficult to sit still (I am, by nature, very lazy). I don’t find it difficult to be quiet (I love solitude and time in my own head). But I did find it difficult to clear my mind of thought, and focus solely on my breathing.
5. Do you think projects like this should be (semi) regular occurrences on this site?
Absolutely! I loved it, and I loved the fact that Jess got involved just because I asked her to. The conversation last Monday night went something like this:
Me: What are you doing tonight?
Jess: Nothing. Why?
Me: Do you want to do something tonight?
Jess: OK. What?
Me: Anything I say?
Jess: … (suspicious look) … Okay…???
Me: Righto – running shoes on, we’re doing 15 minutes worth of stairs!
Jess: (extremely loud sigh and audible eye roll, gets off couch and off we go!)
1. What do you now know that you didn’t before?
No thinking, that was tough.
That I am an over-thinker. Actually, that is not quite true, i always knew i was an over-thinker, but I thought (there’s that word) I could stop whenever I wanted to lol.
2. If anything, what will you do differently from now?
I usually have such a busy schedule that taking 15mins a day to do something for myself never actually happens. So, I will now make a conscious effort to take that 15mins and challenge myself with something each day that is not work or family related.
3. What was the key lesson for you?
I need to concentrate on providing myself some ‘me time’. I know that sounds selfish, but I honestly never actually do concentrate on improving myself physically or mentally.
4. What was the toughest challenge?
The 15mins of quiet time
5. Do you think projects like this should be (semi) regular occurrences on this site?
I think self awareness projects are great if people are getting the benefits from them. I have most definately taken a few things away to think (there’s that word) about
Thanks Craig for the chance to re-focus.
What an enlightening process.
To have the support while you are trying something new and knowing that others are going through the same thing made this programme different to my previous solo challenges.
I feel invigorated to continue trying and you know what if I go back to bad habits on things I want to change – well I can and will have another day- it really doesn’t mean it is time to give up.
I would love to be involved in something like this again – the process of reporting back also helps to keep you honest and the range of activities provides challenges beyond what we may define for ourselves individually. An overall personal development opportunity not to be missed!
Now – the biggest surprise – was the massive headache and cranky pants attack in drinking water all day. I am not a coffee drinker but those diet drinks are obviously not the best to over indulge in are they? It got me motivated to continue that challenge into the next day and I have definitely cut back big time – who knows I may get to removing them from my life for good!
Thanks for the opportunity Craig!
1. What do you now know that you didn’t before?
Hmmm…like a lot of us, I didn’t realize how much I am addicted to coffee. I didn’t think that I drank that much but when I gave it up for a day, boy the headaches were there and in the morning (when I drink the majority of my coffee) it was the ONLY thing that I could think about!! I won’t be giving up completely, but I will certainly be cutting it down.
2. If anything, what will you do differently from now?
Other than drinking less coffee…..I plan on spending my 15 minutes a day clearing my head of crap that I just don’t need to be thinking of. Its amazing how calm you can get if you just be still. The day that we had to do that was probably one of the most peaceful ones I have had in a very long time.
3. What was the key lesson for you?
That I am not a quitter. When the idea was floated and all I had to do was commit to 7 days and 15 mins I though “that can’t be hard”. I kinda knew that there would be things thrown at me that I would struggle with due to lack of fitness but I stuck with it and completed the 7 days. I wanted to test myself. Wanted to see whether I had the determination to keep going. I have been reminded that if I put my mind to something, anything is possible. Thank you Craig for reminding me of how strong I am.
4. What was the toughest challenge?
The random act of kindness. Not that I don’t already do things for people….I do everyday for my friends and loved ones, but the “random” bit got me. Approaching strangers has never been my strength and I was aware of what the task was all day but an opportunity just didn’t hit me across the face so I kinda piked out. I paid for someone elses coffee. The next person (whoever that was) got one on me. That was the best that I could do but I will be on the look out more I think “just in case” someone needs a hand.
5. Do you think projects like this should be (semi) regular occurrences on this site?
Absolutely!! I have had a ball doing this with the wonderful group of people that have also battled along. Its been a delight to share in our stories and Craig, you’d be crazy not to tap into the “community” aspect as although you say that we don’t need each other…that we have to write our own stories….just sometimes its nice to read that someone is going through similar “challenges” just like you.
Thanks again and goodluck everyone! Hope to see your names and read your stories again.
Great project even though I didn’t complete some of the tasks. Enjoying reading the comments and the support of a ‘group mind’ working together. 15 minutes is a very achievable time frame when working towards a goal… You can really make a massive difference in your fitness/ mental state in that time. Looking forward to next challenge!
1. I think I realize now that I can actually finish something that I start and that I am answerable for my actions. I also leanrt that I can survive a day without a cup of coffee even though I had a little Craig doll handy with some pins that I was prepared to use…… But didn’t
2. I think I will wake up in the morning with a better attitude and set myself a little challenge for the day.
3. I learnt that getting uncomfortable is really ordinary initially but the rush afterwards is just ace. Something that I hadn’t forgotten from that late night walk in the freezing cold and rain on the MBE weekend a couple of years ago.
4. I got through the stairs, the step ups and the random act of kindness. The liquid challenge though was interesting
5. I think this project was great and more of them would be good. I think for me, it really forced me to look outside the box of my normal organized routine and it threw some spontinaety into the day.
Thanks Craig fornlloking out for us all. Sending you a big hug…. And I’ll put my Craig doll with the pins away for the next project
Ps. One more thing to add, my use of grammar, punctuation and awful spelling in my post is completely due to not being able to type properly on the iPad! So apologies for all the awful mistakes
Hi Craig,
some comments suggest the participants knew it all and got nothing from the project.
I think undertaking something is worthwhile if I can just get one new idea or piece of understanding, so I am wondering if you also managed to get something out of doing this considering you created the project?
Fran
I learnt that…
Making an ‘unknown’ commitment is scarey
I am addicted to coffee
Facing/completing a challenge builds confidence
Completing (overdue) tasks is truly liberating
Performing an act of kindness (random or otherwise) is humbling
Finishing an exercise is better than starting it
Thanks Craig.
Catherine
Sums up my week to a T. As a result of completing this challenge which was great! I have managed to cut back on the addiction to coffee to one per day (from 4).
I learnt:
1_If I slow down long enough and can plan more effectively and get more done
2_Slow down long enough to plan effectively
3_being more disciplined makes me more productive
4_The steps hurt but the toughest challenge was writing a comment each day thereby realising I actually already knew what we were working on
5_I would be involved in any future project such as this and having them semi regular would be of great assistance to the changes I am implementing and planning as a result of this week.
Thanks for the time you have afforded all of us and I look forward to the next CH contribution to the development of a new perspective
Well, I didn’t announce myself the last days on the doing project but I did it all except the last one – steps up. I couldn’t answer why if you ask me
Non of the tasks was too hard for me actually.
I don’t know if I learned something new about myself, it reminded me just what I already knew – I am an over-thinker, the big one:) Last two years I work pretty hard on my issues and actually have good results. The biggest problem is that the doing comes periodically but I do believe I’m going to better place living like – two steps forward one step beck:)
I over-think beyond belief, especially about doing anything physical. I know that I’m a procrastinator but the over-thinking is far more of a stumbling block to moving forward.
WHY don’t I get the daily exercise into my life? Via cyberspace, Craig can say: ‘do 15 mins stair-walking’ ‘do 15 mins of walk/jog/run’ ‘do step-ups’ and I follow through, even though these were my toughest challenges. But when I tell myself to exercise daily, it doesn’t happen, even though in my head I’ve “committed” to it.
I understood that the challenges were about the commitment, follow-through, insights to change and growth etc. But on Day 7, I realised I’d lost the even bigger picture, which really pushed a few buttons!! But I’m pleased to say from that realisation, the seed of change has been planted and now I have to tend to making a dream into reality. (Plus the daily exercise “doing” instead of over-thinking about doing it).
Thank you Craig, and whatever you do on http://www.craigharper.com.au is a winner, and if/should you decide to do a similar project it would certainly be well received.
The 7 days was an experience that I will hold myself against. It proved to me if I commit myself I cam achieve anything. I learnt going forward I will need to stop making excuses as I am fortunate I can achieve all I set out to achieve. Thank you kindly Craig for giving me the opportunity to participate.
Hi I posted a little about the challenge in yesterday’s comments. I agree this is has been a real eye opener a very good comment that to realize a dream you have t take action or it will remain a dream. I have found seeing my inability to give myself 15 minutes a day out of 24 a real wake up call. If I want to change I have to commit and only I can do it. Thank you Craig more of these would be great. What an inspirational idea to do for other people
Ok Great!
Failed in the liquid department – totally addicted to my coffee and 1 x diet coke.
Figured all in all thats not so bad!
What i achieved:
Mediating = emotional balance
Registered my company = last set up step done
Steps – Incorporated the skillion into my daily walk now – This is really hitting my glutes.. Pretty coo
I learnt its not about being perfect, all or nothing, Its all really about a little each day – each step = massive changes… X