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Hello Assassins! Thanks for the warm welcome- I am super excited to join you all for your awesome mini challenge that just so happens to fit with my new goals. Challenge Goals: 1. Counter Jinx to the Imperio charm- Temptation comes in the form of cheese and chocolate. I just finished a whole 30 (did an extra 2 days as I went to a wedding in the middle) and I'm feeling much more confident in my ability to recognize that I don't need to eat everything I want to eat. I'm coming up on tons of graduations and welcome picnics, so mindfulness about what I choose is paramount. **** I will eat 2 out of 3 meals cleanly**** ***I will reduce my cheese portion sizes- one per day*** 2 Riddikulus-- Disarming the Boggart of fear of failing. I have always hated exercise because it makes me feel so defeated when I start. I didn't run as a child due to "asthma" and I have a strong distaste for that helpless feeling I get when I can't finish a set or a lap or must stop hiking uphill. I have had some awesome accomplishments and I have felt so proud, but its easy for me to slip into procrastination. (Did a Presidential Traverse, had a couple of months where I was doing BW exercises every other day). However, I start 80hr work weeks for July- August, 6/7 days a week, so I need to be reasonable. **** I will walk 5/7 days a week**** *** I will take the stairs at work*** ** I will participate wholeheartedly in the mini-challenge to get back into the swing of BW exercises** 3. Occulomancy-- Get out of my brain! I have been struggling with self bullying and pride/ guilt. (they really are the same). I have a voice that continually points out flaws and where I could have done such and such. Its always there saying, "if only." I can really relate to Harry trying to block out Voldemort, especially the fatigue at the effort. I don't want to silence the voice, after all, some internal pressure is helpful to attain ambitions, but at this time it is more hurtful than helpful. **** I will practice mindfullness at least once a week**** ***I will resume my "grateful" journal where I write 3 things for which I am thankful each night***