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Apologize

Are you ready for another not-so-easy challenge? You’re going to have to face your guilt, shame, and/or remorse for this one… I want you to think of a time you were in the wrong. Dig deep, sift through your life carefully, and find a moment you’re not proud of. Once you have decided on the memory to face, I want […]

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Set A Timer

I understand that you may not be able to implement today’s challenge into your work or school life, but wherever applicable, I wish for you to try following your impulses to take a break. As you go about your daily activities, whenever you begin to notice yourself becoming distracted, unfocused, bored, overwhelmed, or burnt out by the task at hand, […]

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Yes, And…

If you’ve ever partaken in theatre, improv, or film, you may be familiar with “Yes, And…” The notion is used in improvised situations as a foundation to allow the performers the best and most building blocks to pull from to forward and create the scene. It means to accept and add to whatever offer you were given. Otherwise, it would […]

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Talk to Your Reflection

Today’s challenge isn’t an easy one, and it will require a lot of strength to participate.  When you have an opportunity, I would like for you to have a conversation with yourself in a mirror. Look yourself in the eye and ask yourself what you want; what you wish for, what your goals are, and what map you’ve laid out […]

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Flip Your Phone Around

Today, the first time someone sparks a conversation with you while you are perusing your phone, I want you to try this experiment: When they first acknowledge you, respond how you naturally would. Maybe that looks like glancing up from your phone and holding it, still, in your hand, or placing it beside you, or maybe putting it in your […]

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Make a Stranger Feel Good

Today’s challenge is to go out of your way to make a stranger feel good. You can decide what that looks like for you; whether you want to leave your waitress an exceptional tip, pass a note of kind words off to a passer-by, or pay a compliment, maybe offer a favor… Here’s the thing though: You get bonus points […]

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