What If You’re Bored?
Okay, I’ll admit it…I’m not really interested in my 100 Day Challenge right now. Truthfully, I’m kind of bored. It seemed like a really good idea at the time – when I first put it together but now…it’s more of a chore than a challenge.
When I noticed my lack of interest in my chosen challenge, I thought that maybe it was just too hard or there was too much work involved. Then I examined my feelings more closely and realized that what I am doing is just not that interesting to me. There’s very little joy (even though I find learning joyful).
Originally, I wanted to focus on Facebook, You Tube and Pinterest. I was excited about the possibilities of being more creative and playful with these three types of media. There are some really interesting things that can be done especially with video and pictures. But into the second week of the challenge I changed my mind and switched Facebook for Linked In. Why? Because I learned that using Linked In might be more effective for business. That’s where the challenge started to go off the rails for me. I started to do something that I “should” do, according to the opinions of others. Oops…I disconnected from myself …again!
So it’s time for a readjustment. Giving myself permission to change course slightly and add the joy and playfulness back into the challenge. Getting back into alignment with me and what I want will keep me centered and give life to my challenge again.
Keep this in mind for your own challenge – whether it’s the 100 Day Challenge or anything else you are up to in your life. Can you feel the energy of excitement and growth? Is there a little tingle or secret giggle when you think of what you are creating in your life? Notice if you get bored, disinterested or wander away from your focus. These feelings are your indicator lights, so to speak, that tell you that there is something out of alignment. The sooner you notice the feeling, the sooner you can get back to feeling your joy again!
Feel free to share your feelings about any challenge that you are facing right now. What are you doing to come back to your center?
Joyfully,
Deb
Perfectly time post Deb. Although I’ve only missed 4-days in 4-weeks of my personal exercise challenge I think its time try a new exercise – kick boxing, pilates? Not sure what . . .
P.S. Also a good reminder to pay attention to refocus my energies and get my giggle back!
Today I received your email for the four-week mark. That doesn’t sound like a very long time. I have drifted in and out of my commitment and desire to follow the 100 Day Challenge but have never lost sight of my end goal. Each week has been baby steps but those baby steps have followed the required pathway. Week one was helter-skelter but helped me organize and then focus on the goal. Week two was laying out the ground work and the paper work. There were days that I would walk by and look at my paper piles. There were days when I would sit and shuffle the paper piles. Week three was my sit and work week. The piles slowly grew smaller and fewer until the end of the week when the pile became one with a stapler. A year’s worth of work was now ready for the next step; the finalization and compilation to the last step. These papers have now made their way to their destination and all that is left from that project is for me to sign my authorization which will happen this Friday, the end of Week five. I feel lighter and more organized with this project completed. The momentum resulting from this project spurred me on to begin yet another similar project which will be completed probably by Week seven.
Yay Christine! Well dunn on sticking with your challenge! How about some zumba, skipping, salsa dancing or the good old sit ups/push-ups/squats combo?
Charmaine I love how you have drifted in and out of the challenge while still keeping the end goal in mind. How beautifully described and a marvelous example of how to approach a challenge. Congratulations on reaching the completion of one project! I’ll look forward to hearing about the next phase!
Deb