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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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Give Yourself A Break

Today, I want you to give yourself a break. Mindfully.  I want to plan out your break; select a chunk of time for it, and block it into your calendar. Select a time you know you have the highest likelihood of successfully enjoying your break within. Prepare for your break – ask for any necessary favors to allow your break […]

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Reach Out To an Old Friend

Today, I want you to reach out to someone from your past. Someone you haven’t spoken to for years, someone that means a great deal to you. Send them a message. Tell them about how and why you value them or remind them of a memory you shared with them and provide as much detail as you can recall. Tell […]

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Live Outside the Box

Today is a challenge designed to make you uncomfortable. I want you to live today outside your own box; to push the boundaries of your comfort zone. You can decide what this looks like; maybe you will wear something that is off-brand for you, maybe you will participate in something that scares you, maybe you will eat something that doesn’t […]

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