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Hey there! I'm a bit late to the party here, but I fly to Morocco on Sunday morning, and will be there through the 29th (conveniently the length of this challenge), so I figured it would be a great time to join in! GOALS 1. Meditate every day using the Headspace app for at least 5 minutes. I just bought a year subscription to Headspace using money that was given to me as a Christmas present. I love the app, and really want to make meditation and mindfullness a habit, so I need to meditate every day, even if it's just for 5 minutes. 2. Be able to complete 10 pushups in a row by January 29. Morocco isn't exactly known for it's gyms, and, as a woman traveling by herself in a Muslim country, going for a run through the souks is probably not the best of ideas safety-wise. But increasing my push up game is something I can do even in a hostel, riad, or hell, even the Sahara. Right now I'm at about 2 push ups in a row, 3 on a good day. Reaching 10 should be doable. 3. Eat 90% whole, non-processed foods. Traveling non-stop can sometimes mean reaching for the unhealthy foods because they're the quickest and simplest. I've been doing ok in this area, but I know I can do better. And I say 90% because things happen. Travel can get crazy and sometimes you're stuck. And then there's also the fact that you're in another country, and you need to try the local delicacies. Might not be healthy, but its part of the culture and the travel experience. This challenge is more about making the right choices, of reaching for a banana as a snack over a pack of crisps/chips. 4. LEVEL UP YOUR LIFE QUEST - Successfully land a sponsored 'something' I've had my travel blog for almost 2 years now, and it has an ok following. I've been working on increasing my social media presence, and I've been beta testing a course on pitching to companies for sponsored activities or hotel stays. Doing it scares me shitless, because I'm never convinced what I can bring to the table would be worth it for them, so this quest is about getting over that, pitching more companies, and finally getting a yes for something. Anything. And then provide them with a kickass service, and prove to myself that I CAN DO IT. That's all folks! Looking forward to the next month of leveling up our awesome and nerdy lives