Part of me feels a little guilty about just how good this challenge is making me feel! I swear I didn’t do it to be self serving, but at the end of the day when you know you have truly paid someone a compliment they deserved or shared with them how important they are…it feels darn good! I’m beginning to understand why people say volunteering gives them such a great feeling.
SELF APPRECIATION
Starting each day with just a moment of here’s why I love myself is pretty nice. Sets the tone for a good day and over time comes back to you even in those rough moments! A number of psychologists say that this is even more powerful if you can say it in the mirror…yup might feel a little cheesy but looking at yourself in the mirror and saying something positive can be a huge shift for a lot of folks who tend to focus on the negative in the mirror.
Are you appreciating yourself each day?
APPRECIATING OTHERS
Remember that part of this challenge is to get a bit uncomfortable…that means actually telling people that you appreciate. Talking to your best friend about how great another employee was in a meeting doesn’t count, try opening up and just taking a moment to say “Suze you really gave a great presentation and I appreciate that you took that off my plate.”
We all need and want this validation, but vary rarely take the time to say it. I won’t lie without the accountability of this challenge and knowing you are doing it with me…I would easily have dropped off, but I want to succeed with all of you! That’s exactly why I set up these group challenges!
Here is the current participant list…make sure to leave a link to any posts you are doing or share your experiences or tips to keep it going! And here is the link again to the challenge document to help you.
| Name | Blog |
| {lifeasa}RunningMom | lifeasarunningmom.blogspot.com |
| ali lopez | www.ali-lopez.com |
| Ali Mc | http://www.runningwithspatulas.com |
| Ally Garner | http://CopaceticInCarolina.blogspot.com/ |
| Amber | |
| Angela | http://happyfitmama.wordpress.com |
| Chelsea Rae | |
| Chicken | www.chix20chix.blogspot.com |
| Christy | Thebuhrs.blogspot.com |
| Christy J | www.homehearthealth.blogspot.com |
| Debby H | http://debsdailylife.blogspot.com/ |
| Elle | http://eatrunsail.blgospot.com |
| Ellen | http://suckingair.blogspot.com/ |
| Emily | http://emmers712.blogspot.com |
| Erica Gordon | twitter.com/erica_g |
| Fancy Nancy | www.littlefancynancy.blogspot.com |
| heather | jeepgirl17.blogspot.com |
| Hikermom | http://livinthefitlife.blogspot.com |
| Jacky | http://findingjacky.blogspot.com/ |
| Jess K | http://jesslk721.blogspot.com/ |
| Jill Conyers | http://jillconyers.com/ |
| Julie | |
| Karin | |
| Kate @ Run with Kate | runwithkate.blogspot.com |
| Katie Deller | |
| Kyria | travelspot06.blogspot.com |
| Laura | http://mommyrunfast.wordpress.com |
| Lauren Burns | www.laurenruns.com |
| Lisa Jameson | runacrosstheus.blogspot.com |
| Mary | |
| Mary Tessler | |
| Megan B. | meganeberry.wordpress.com |
| Melissa M | runningforbetterorworse.blogspot.com |
| Missie | |
| Noel Brown | |
| Ruth K. | www.imakemyself.com |
| Sabrina K. | |
| Sam | http://breakingmyrunnersin.blogspot.com |
| Suzanne Westenhofer | http://www.cowsandlasersandeverythinginbetween.blogspot.com |
| Tennille | |
| Teri | http://bluebirddown.wordpress.com/ |
| Tina | |
| Toni | mylifenrunning.blogspot.com |
| tracey | |
| Trecena | |
| Yahu Palacios |
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Gratitude Journal
Feb 8
I am grateful for ebay
I am grateful for finding a iPod for my dad!
I am grateful for extra cords
I am grateful for fun cards
I am grateful for natural remedies
