There are things that I've allowed myself to stray from. And I keep telling myself to get my shit together, I am in control, I can make the changes.
Except I don't.
I continue on doing less of the things that I value, less of the things that make me happy, less of the things that I enjoy. "Why?" you ask. I don't know, and I know too much. There are a lot of reasons why I am not doing. The reason doesn't matter to me.
I challenge myself.
Every week, for a week, I will challenge myself to do something specific every single day. No excuses. Not even legitimate ones. There are wasted minutes in everyone's life every day. No matter how busy you claim to be, everyone wastes a minute here or there. Everyone.
This week I'm a day behind, but I will forgive myself this one time. This week I get a pass, a one day pass. I created my first blog after months and months of reading other writer's blogs. I would read every single day for my own personal enjoyment. Somehow I've lost that. Case in point, and the inspiration for this post. Shit, I can credit this twitter exchange for the entire challenge. Please excuse the typos.
So that's it. For seven six days, I will read and comment on my favorite writers's blogs for fifteen minutes a day. According to Fly Lady, anyone can do something for fifteen minutes. If I don't get to them all, I will not worry about it. I will read and remember why I liked the darkside so much. The best writers read other writer's work. Not because they have to, rather they love it. They crave it.
I, too, have given myself a challenge this week: Every single day I will get out of bed, put on clothes and go to work. I've made it 3 days so far. Tomorrow is going to be a real struggle.
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha ha ha!!! I love this and I wish you all the best.
DeleteThis is an awesome challenge. I might take it up myself. :)
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine this would even be a challenge for you. You appear to be on top of your game, and usually the first to read and comment on my writing. But all challenges can be adapted to fit everyone's needs. Even Wonder Woman!
DeleteAlright Lady. If you can do it so can I! :-)
ReplyDelete(I usually delete my FlyLady e-mails without reading them because I never have time). LOL
I have been known to read a few FlyLady emails here or there, now if only I could follow-thru on her orders. I get hung up on walking around my house in shoes with laces...last time I checked flip flops aren't equipped with laces.
DeleteThanks for the inspiration!
Good luck! A great task with your morning coffee.
ReplyDeleteI have been having a lot of trouble keeping up on the blog reading lately. I hope you enjoy your challenge and find success!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great challenge. And you're totally right about reading each other's work. I think it makes a huge difference. I get so overwhelmed with blog reading all the time. I follow too many people and also try to comment each and every time. A little trail of I was here I suppose. Good luck!
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