The Swedish Ninja Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I was extremely happy with my last challenge. Success in all areas. But, the days since then had been crappy.I know I shouldn’t blame others, but G** D*** how much I hate sugar right now…. All my newly formed habits have gone down the drain at a remarkable pace. I have binged and eaten sugar, and I haven’t meditated, rehabbed or read practically anything. WTF.This has to end. Now. This challenge will have another form than my previous one.I have recently read “The happiness trap†(great book btw) and in it there is an exercise where you find your values.What is a value? “Values are your heart’s deepest desires for how you want to behave as a human being. Values are not about what you want to get or achieve; they are about how you want to behave or act on an ongoing basis. “ I think I have found mine. Or at least some values .I have identified 5 values and after these six weeks, hopefully I will be closer to find out if these are “the ones†.AdventureSimplicityMindfulnessWellnessGrowth/WisdomI will focus on 1 of these every week, but have the others in mind as well.I will not track as much as I did last challenge, and I haven’t decided exactly what to do, but I think things will be clearer….. Will post a update on Sunday. 3 Quote Level 3: NinjaCurrent Challenge with the Druids (Nov 2nd-dec 13th) Every man I meet, is my superior in some way. In that, I learn of him. Emerson Link to comment
brutalbears Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Dude, it is messed up how quickly I spiral out when I do an old habit "just once". It's crazy! I'm glad you see where you have messed up and are ready to get it right, that kicks ass-good luck! 1 Quote Challenges: R: Winter is Here 20|19|18|17|16|15|14|13|R|12|11|10|9|8|7|6|5|4|3|2|1 “I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.” -John Galt Link to comment
LittleTurtle Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Hello! Congrats on your last challenge, and good luck with this one. What is a value? “Values are your heart’s deepest desires for how you want to behave as a human being. Values are not about what you want to get or achieve; they are about how you want to behave or act on an ongoing basis. “I really REALLY like this. I'm going to have to look deeper into this because I think it could possibly help with my depression as well. PS - Get off the sugar! 2 Quote Spoiler PREVIOUS CHALLENGES 2013: 6/1/13 - 7/24/13 - 9/15/13 - 11/6/13 2014: 1/5/14 - 2/19/14 - 4/9/14 - 6/6/14 - 7/24/14 - 9/11/14 - 11/5/14 2015: 1/2/15 - 2/20/15 - 4/9/15 - 6/2/15 - 9/10/15 - 10/26/15 2016: 1/1/16 - 2/28/16 - 3/28/16 - 6/6/16 - 9/19/16 - 10/26/16 - 11/26/16 2017: 1/1/17 - 9/17/17 2018: 1/1/18 - 2/5/18 - 8/13/18 - 11/26/18 2019: 1/7/19 2020: 9/13/20 Link to comment
fffffinn Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Value searching! I could use some experience there. I'm going to follow your progress. Sadly I've been pretty ignorant of mine, but your values sound like they converge with mine too. I hope you have a good challenge! 1 Quote Weight Loss [12/08/2015...] ; From 77kg to 65kg 66.7%66.7% ~¨`'!Iì:.. L2 ..:ÃI!'´¨~¨ SWC#1 ¨ Link to comment
sterre Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Sounds like a really adventurous challenge. 1 Quote Level 9 Amazon Druid STR : 17 | DEX : 23 | STA : 22 | CON : 23 | WIS : 21 | CHA : 15 Challenges: 10, 9, 8, 7.1, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3.1, 3, 2, 1 Battle Log Link to comment
kylie Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Well this sounds awesome! I'm looking forward to seeing what you get up to. 1 Quote Link to comment
The Swedish Ninja Posted November 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Such a horrid last week. Binging, sugar, no meditation, only a little training etc. New injuries.. Seriously, WTF!!!?!?! Haven’t thought of this challenge at all. I wasn’t even sure if I would participate.But I want to. I have to. I NEED to. So this first week will just be “get back on track†but with a focus on all values: Wellness: No. F-ing. Sugar. + workoutsMindfulness: Meditation everyday (time unimportant, but something everyday)Simplicity: Not buying anything unnecessaryAdventure: Decide a goal for this challenge related to this valueGrowth/Wisdom: Find out two subjects you want to learn more about and get books etc Will check out your threads as well Lets do this. 3 Quote Level 3: NinjaCurrent Challenge with the Druids (Nov 2nd-dec 13th) Every man I meet, is my superior in some way. In that, I learn of him. Emerson Link to comment
fffffinn Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I'm starting small this week too. Like a "get back on track" -type of week. I, too, have a totally weird slacking week and weekend behind me. 1 Quote Weight Loss [12/08/2015...] ; From 77kg to 65kg 66.7%66.7% ~¨`'!Iì:.. L2 ..:ÃI!'´¨~¨ SWC#1 ¨ Link to comment
Erick the Red Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Your "values" are great, and balance each other out.It might be hard to go overboard on adventure when you keep simplicity in mind.For adventure, maybe you could try some new food each week? You might find something healthy that you like. 1 Quote Current Challenge: (Feb-Mar 21) Step by Step My Epic Quest Character Sheet *** Old Challenges and Links hidden below Spoiler My Old Battle Log (2012) 1st (Scout) 2nd (Scout) *** (2013) 3rd (Warrior) 4th (Warrior) 5th (Warrior) 6th (Assassin) *** (2014) 7th (Ranger) 8th (Scout) 9th (Monk) 10th (Scout) *** (2015) 11th (Ranger) 12th (Ranger) 13th (Ranger) 14th (Ranger) 15th (Scout) 16th (Scout) *** (2016) 17th (Ranger) 18th (Scout) 19th (Scout) 20th (Rebel) (2021) 21st (Adventurer) Past groups: The Wild Hunt 6 *** The Serenity Crew *** The Wild Hunt 5 *** The Wild Hunt 4 *** The Wild Hunt 3 *** The Wild Hunt 2 *** The Wild Hunt 1 *** Browncoats Achievements: (20 Sep 2014) Completed first half marathon *** (17 Feb 2014) Finished mission to bring body fat from over 25% to under 12% over six months (trying to repeat that now) Link to comment
Heidi Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I love this approach, Ninja.I'm getting back to basics this round too, focusing on my core elements.Looking forward to cheering you on.Sent from my KFAPWA using Tapatalk 1 Quote ♥ & ☮, Heidi Spoiler Gypsy Druid Ranger: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 :: Druid: 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |:: 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |:: 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |:: 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 |:: 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |:: 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53| 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |:: 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | :: 70 | Paladin: 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | :: 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | Shaman: 82 | 83 | 84 Philosopher-Librarian 85 | Heidi Chronicles NF Character Sheet | @theheidifeed| MySlashdotKarmaIsExcellent Walk to Mordor - (spreadsheet) Let's catch up: https://calendly.com/loveandpeace Link to comment
Sunmage Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Thats a great approach! Welcome back! 1 Quote Fate whispers to the warrior: "You cannot withstand the storm." The warrior whispers back: "I am the storm." Link to comment
Waanie Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 I'm sorry to hear that last week was a bad one for you . Has this week started off better? I love your approach to get back on track and improve yourself . 1 Quote Link to comment
Nymeria Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Such a horrid last week. Binging, sugar, no meditation, only a little training etc. New injuries.. Seriously, WTF!!!?!?! Haven’t thought of this challenge at all. I wasn’t even sure if I would participate.But I want to. I have to. I NEED to. So this first week will just be “get back on track†but with a focus on all values: Wellness: No. F-ing. Sugar. + workoutsMindfulness: Meditation everyday (time unimportant, but something everyday)Simplicity: Not buying anything unnecessaryAdventure: Decide a goal for this challenge related to this valueGrowth/Wisdom: Find out two subjects you want to learn more about and get books etc Don't beat yourself up too much for the less than awesome week. I've found that as much as I wish challenge goals would become firm habits, I often stray off track the moment I'm not holding myself accountable. That's why after 2.5 years here, I still find the challenge structure useful for me. At least I can set some priorities and remind myself of what I ought to be doing. Your goals, as always, look great. I'm sure you'll be back on track in no time! Quote Level 30? who the hell knows anymore? Direwolf Assassin/Ranger - current challenge ACL rehab thread 2016 parkour My tutorials: handbalancing: crow, flying crow, side crow, crow->headstand->crow Bo staff: strikes 1 2 3, spins 1 2 Link to comment
sterre Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 I think a lot of people had a rough week between challenges. I hope this week has gotten off to a better start! Quote Level 9 Amazon Druid STR : 17 | DEX : 23 | STA : 22 | CON : 23 | WIS : 21 | CHA : 15 Challenges: 10, 9, 8, 7.1, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3.1, 3, 2, 1 Battle Log Link to comment
Heidi Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 I had Halloween candy for the first time in years and was cranky for days afterwards. Days! I feel you. Glad to know we are both on the path of progress.Sent from my KFAPWA using Tapatalk 1 Quote ♥ & ☮, Heidi Spoiler Gypsy Druid Ranger: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 :: Druid: 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |:: 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |:: 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |:: 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 |:: 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |:: 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53| 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |:: 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | :: 70 | Paladin: 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | :: 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | Shaman: 82 | 83 | 84 Philosopher-Librarian 85 | Heidi Chronicles NF Character Sheet | @theheidifeed| MySlashdotKarmaIsExcellent Walk to Mordor - (spreadsheet) Let's catch up: https://calendly.com/loveandpeace Link to comment
The Swedish Ninja Posted November 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Last week never happened - *Waves hand with the Jedi-mind trick movement*To sum up, all was wrong. But now it’s time to start anew. I think a point system will get me back on track, so here it is:1 p per day for the following:Eating only healthy foodsWork out (active rest with Triggerpoint on the days where I rest)MeditatingReading only things that put me in a good moodWrite in a journalWill get to my values again next week, now I just have to get back on track.Will followup on all of your threads as well.Lets F-ing do this! :ph34r: 4 Quote Level 3: NinjaCurrent Challenge with the Druids (Nov 2nd-dec 13th) Every man I meet, is my superior in some way. In that, I learn of him. Emerson Link to comment
Erick the Red Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 You have had some good success with using points in the past. The goals look balanced. You can do this. Quote Current Challenge: (Feb-Mar 21) Step by Step My Epic Quest Character Sheet *** Old Challenges and Links hidden below Spoiler My Old Battle Log (2012) 1st (Scout) 2nd (Scout) *** (2013) 3rd (Warrior) 4th (Warrior) 5th (Warrior) 6th (Assassin) *** (2014) 7th (Ranger) 8th (Scout) 9th (Monk) 10th (Scout) *** (2015) 11th (Ranger) 12th (Ranger) 13th (Ranger) 14th (Ranger) 15th (Scout) 16th (Scout) *** (2016) 17th (Ranger) 18th (Scout) 19th (Scout) 20th (Rebel) (2021) 21st (Adventurer) Past groups: The Wild Hunt 6 *** The Serenity Crew *** The Wild Hunt 5 *** The Wild Hunt 4 *** The Wild Hunt 3 *** The Wild Hunt 2 *** The Wild Hunt 1 *** Browncoats Achievements: (20 Sep 2014) Completed first half marathon *** (17 Feb 2014) Finished mission to bring body fat from over 25% to under 12% over six months (trying to repeat that now) Link to comment
Waanie Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Nice goals . How many points are you aiming for? Don't be too hard on yourself! Quote Link to comment
sterre Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Welcome back! I hope your week 2 restart goes well! Quote Level 9 Amazon Druid STR : 17 | DEX : 23 | STA : 22 | CON : 23 | WIS : 21 | CHA : 15 Challenges: 10, 9, 8, 7.1, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3.1, 3, 2, 1 Battle Log Link to comment
kylie Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 How is week 2 going? Sometimes its good to go back to simple, and you know that doing the things you planned for this week will make you feel better. You're doing better than me at least, I didn't even create a challenge this time round! Quote Link to comment
brutalbears Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 I found another Swedish Ninja and wanted to introduce the two of you. Swedish Ninja, meet, (apparently) other Swedish Ninja Quote Challenges: R: Winter is Here 20|19|18|17|16|15|14|13|R|12|11|10|9|8|7|6|5|4|3|2|1 “I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.” -John Galt Link to comment
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