The fourteen day challenge

[The Albatross]

Day 2 and all is well.

 

[cat]

Going through a rough patch, this is just what I need.

I'm starting right now, tomorrow will be a better day!

 

[Stir Ling]

This challenge might be more torture than it's worth. I study zen, and the central lesson is to watch your thoughts, negative or not, and to note them. The more you note them, the easier it is to reduce negative thoughts. But we will never cease them. The same thought arising in different context may be either negative or positive.

 

[KP the nut]

Today, I'm tired, alone, in pain and v negative. I'm trying to be kind to myself but it is hard.

At least now, I know it is possible.

(((HUGS)))

 

[AngelaMarie]

I am done with day 10 and going to day 11.:tup:

 

[Jen93]

Angela and KP! :) I'm SO PROUD of the two of you right now! You're both amazing people, inspirational and you deserve to be happy! Congratulations and reward yourself with something good!

As for me... Last night I felt like I was being bad again. I ended up standing in the corner like in a pioneer school punishment type thing, flinching and wincing as I felt shaken and hit. I called myself bad and horrible and couldn't stop myself. I had made it 32 hours. I'm going to start again now-Monday at 8 AM. ;) Let's see if little Jenny can give those mean thoughts a slap of their own!

 

[Daisygirl]

Well, I made it to Day 7 and fell into negativity again. I am still doing it, so tomorrow may be a better day to try again for Day 1. I am noticing that when I am stressed to the point of being triggered that I fall into this pattern of negativity. If I feel more like my age, then I do much better. I think I have known this, but the exercise is showing me how I am just perpetuating my past every day.

Gizmo is right when she said she was treating herself the way she treats others. I need to be my own best friend. Why can't I do that??? I find it so easy to fall back into unhealthy ways.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Day 11. I cannot believe this one. I had a success, I emptied my inbox finally. It took patience and a willingness to try. this is how I am doing the 14 day challenge. I have a lifetime of self abuse to overcome. If I have a set back, I will get back on the horse and try again. I will not give up on this.

I quit smoking and tho I get bad cravings, I try to think of something else to ease the cravings. I am starting a new habit and the 14 day challenge is the same thing. I am happy today.

 

[AngelaMarie]

Day 11 is done and I really want to make it 3 days more and on and on!:)

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Day 12 and all is well. I am having a good day. I wonder if the positive thoughts help shape the day?

 

[Beverly G.]

I wasn't even in a position to try this for the last few days but here I am, back again ready to begin again.

 

[AngelaMarie]

(((Beverly))) A couple of weeks ago I couldn't say or do anything for myself and I might actually finish the challenge in a couple of days. Don't give up!!!