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The 10-Day Challenge


I have a challenge for you.
Don't worry, I am participating too.

Let's call it: Breaking Monotony

Think of something you do on a consistent basis that has become quite repetitive in your life. It doesn't necessarily have to be something major, but spend a few minutes pondering your daily and weekly routine. I've listed some examples below...


  • Watching several hours of television shows.
  • Spending a lot of time on social media apps.
  • Drinking too many sugary beverages.
  • Excessively snacking. 
  • Eating unhealthy food.
  • Shopping when you shouldn't be.
  • Isolating yourself.
  • Overworking yourself.
  • Lacking a proper amount of sleep.
  • Being lazy.


Have you thought of one for yourself?
Awesome!

Now, I hereby challenge you to go a FULL 10 days without including that specific habit in your routine. Depending on what you have chosen and how big of a part it currently plays in your life, it could be extremely painless or devastatingly difficult.

The reason for this challenge isn't about depriving a person from an activity they enjoy, but to get them out of their daily redundancy. In doing so, they can experience new parts of life they normally would not.

Give yourself permission to break routine.

Instead of choosing the same ol' path, walk one you haven't traveled before. Try something different. Experience the unfamiliar. Decide to do something out of the ordinary. Step outside of your comfort zone.

And after ten days, if you feel as if you've missed out by not participating in the act you've been abstaining from, by all means, let it back into your life! That means, for you personally, it holds real value and true meaning. Be thankful it's a part of your life!

On the other hand, if you believe your life is better off without your old habit and you choose to exclude it from your future, you're a stronger person for it! Bravo! This decision means you are open to change. And with that change comes a new outlook, a new perspective and new experiences in your future.

With this challenge, the participant has the opportunity to learn who they are on a deeper level than just the surface, by finding out what matters most in their life. Honestly, with either option you choose, it's a win-win! You can't lose! So what are you waiting for!? Break the mundane!

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