Saturday, January 5, 2019

40 Day Happiness Challenge (Let Go & Grow)

I've tweaked my 40 day happiness challenge I created, because I realized that I was trying to do too much. I haven't completed all of my 40 days challenges yet, but did get on Facebook last night (day 39).

I got side tracked for about a week and a half with my challenge because I was asked to speak in church on Christ-like characteristics. There were 9-10 attributes highlighted and I chose to focus on HOPE. It's my favorite word in the English language, for obvious reasons. It was wonderful to delve deep into hope; true hope. Sometime I'll share some of my thoughts, but for now I want to record my updated 40 day LET GO & GROW challenge I modified just a bit.

A few times a year I take a social media break. But often I returned shortly thereafter missing the void I'd created. I realized that instead of just taking something OUT, I have to FILL it with something positive. It's been a WONDERFUL experience. It turns out that about a month after I started the prophet admonished us to do something similar. Although one of my goals has been to highlight the New Testament, we were asked to highlight the Book of Mormon and read it in less than a month. It just so happens that I had bought a new "journal" edition of the Book of Mormon and another copy of the New Testament. So, I may modify that as well (my 40 by 40 goal).



Let GO                                            &                 GROW                                    DATE
Technology (Facebook for 40)
Spend quality time with loved ones

Grudge/Unforgiven
Write a letter and burn it {Bless and release}

Jealousy
Record Priesthood blessings

Thinking everyone else is happier
Eat rainbow of veggies and fruits

Little things (roll off my back)
Water Aerobics

Narrow vision of how things SHOULD be
20/20 scriptures/prayer for clearer vision

Fear ruling my life
List fears, make a chain, break through 1

Self Doubt
Write letters to myself and daughter

Misconception that Materialism + Physical = Success + Happiness
Camp

Addiction (sugar, emotional eating)
No sugar 30 days

Attachment to Money
Give to an organization/charity

Pride (not asking for help)
Memorize a scripture

Need to be certain
Plan a trip

Need to be in control
Yoga

Negative Body Image & comparing self-worth to physical image
Doll myself up, pedicure, hair, date night

Judgment
1 Random Act of Kindness

Past Misfortunes
Delete old emails and open tabs

Mistakes; Mourn failures but forget to celebrate victories
Bask in one simple pleasure

Perfectionism
One day everything with left hand

Toxic people
Drink more water (lemon water morning and 130 oz daily) to clean out toxins

Comparison (thief of joy)
3 Good Things

Other people’s opinions and expectations; chasing people
Highlight the New Testament

Belief that best days are behind me
Watch 1 sunset or 1 sunrise

Difficulty making decisions
Clean out car, closet, and clutter

Need to be more and do more
Read “Enough” book

Pushing myself too hard
In bed by 10:30 p.m.

Thinking my dreams aren’t important
New Bucket List

Procrastination
Take the 1st step to achieve a goal

Avoiding inner pain and root cause
15 min meditate “imagine the best”

Expectations/Idealism
Plan Christmas Gifts

Anger
New Theme Song

Influenced by others/Take on struggles
Every time taking on, pray to give to God

Imbalanced/Priorities
Re-establish morning routine with posted list

Thinking I’m damaged/broken
Take a picture of something imperfect & beautiful

Let go of yesterday and tomorrow; live in the moment
No phone all day long

Think life should be fair to be good
Send 4 cards

Finding Joy or comfort all the time
Paint 4 rocks & distribute to community

Satan’s lies/repeating negative thoughts
Snap Happy or mantra

Not facing truth/accountability
Journal “What’s the best version of me?”

Over thinking and fear of the unknown (Worrying is like praying for what you don’t want)
Expect the best, prepare for the worst, and give the rest to God journal (20 min scheduled)



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