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Heal, Remedy, Cure, and Dispel. I am going into this six week challenge with a fresh face and a fresh start. I am removing anything that can stand in my way, and I want to maintain the motivation to achieve great things. I am starting from scratch and going back to the basics of fitness. I will be a person who pushes herself to finish her goals rather than allowing the "do it later" monsters weigh me down. I. Morning Wake-Up Call I will set my alarm to go off at 8:30 AM. I will place said alarm at a distance so that I have to get up to turn it off. Doing so will allow me to get back into a healthy sleep routine. I found that when I was going to bed before midnight and getting up before ten, I felt better. I was not feeling exhausted in the middle of the day and I was sleeping better in general. Getting up early allows me to start my day at a great time, maintain a good schedule, and stay in good health.II. I'll Take a Walk I will take five minutes out of my day to take a walk every day. If the weather does not permit a walk, I will find an alternative means of physical activity. Regardless, I will take five minutes for physical activity.III. Room Service I will clean one room a day throughout the house. I have read that tending to one room a day in your house makes it easier to handle rather than dragging yourself down with trying to take care of every single room in a single clump of time. If a deep clean is not needed, I will make sure that the clutter is kept tidy, and dusting and vacuuming are maintained. Such things as the kitchen and dishes are every day occurences.Life Quest Expurgenate!Purging and decluttering can be intimidating. It can also be difficult if you feel a deep connection with your things. However, I do have to remind myself that a lot of these things are just that: things. Material things that could be replaced by the same or better things if so desired. My goal, by the end of the six weeks, is to purge 5-10%. Whether I donate items or manage to sell them via yard sales, etc. I will record my activities as well. Keeping track of what I do, eat, and complete definitely help in working out a routine and sticking to it. It will also help me grade my progress in the long run.