SnowOwl Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 It is time for me to slow down and center myself so I have come to the druids for guidance and support this challenge. I need to keep things simple and focus on improving my mood and my thoughts. Main Goals: 1. Mindfulness/Meditation/Thought - spend time reflecting and meditating daily (must be time set aside for this, no multitasking) Currently, I am working on releasing the unhelpful things - negative self-image, anxiety, and a feeling of being overwhelmed, and focusing on the helpful - calming my mind, recognizing my awesomeness. 2. Declutter - I am ready to have fewer things. I will get rid of at least one thing every day. 3. Yoga - doing yoga before bed helps me sleep and is good for me, but I struggle with getting myself to do it. I will do yoga each night before bed. 4. Recognize my awesomeness - Write down what I accomplish each day and write one positive statement about myself each week - something good about me aside from accomplishments. Bonus Quests: (may or may not do these depending on how main goals are going) Continue with c25k MWF (subbing in swimming when it’s hot) Pull-ups Challenge app MWF Participate in the Assassins' mini (depending on how it fits with my current goals) Zero Week min-challenge: Clean house in preparation for in-laws' visit Friday. 10 Quote Race: Elf ~ Class: Druid Apprentice ~ Level: 12 Current Challenge 2015-2016 Challenges: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve 2018-2019 Challenges: (first one in progress) Link to comment
Lightning Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Hmmm, I may just copy and paste this into my challenge . I'll join you in the Hidden Forest. Could use some Druid guidance too. 4 Quote Level 23 Assassin Current Challenge "Nothing is true; everything is permitted" Link to comment
TheFatFriar Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Same here! Looks like I need a Druid in my life I guess we know each other from last month's Assassin's mini, but I've never been able to officially follow one of your challenges (still trying to get used to the new forum). Yay for simplicity! 2 Quote Link to comment
Schaengel Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Following of course, sounds like a nice challenge 2 Quote My NF-Character: https://www.nerdfitness.com/character/58102 Introduction Or How I started, Challenges: 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4 ; 5 ; 6 ; 7 ; RESPAWN ; 8 ; Member of the League of Epicness, Hellfire Club! ...would like to be a Nac Mac Feggle Link to comment
Jayniana Jones Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Following! I just want to throw out one thought on your challenge. Overall, it looks very peaceful and well-centered, the only thing I worry about for you is having more than one item that you are going to do every day on the list. If you miss even one day, it could lead to discouragement especially since you're struggling with negativity. What if you set up a minimum of 6 days a week (or even 5) with the intention of going for 7 days a week? That way if you miss a day you won't feel overwhelmed or beat yourself up. Namaste. 3 Quote Druid - Assassin - Adventurer Level 18 Challenges: [Current] [18} [17] [16] [15] [14] [13] [12] [11] [10] [9] [8] [7] [6] [5] [4] [3] [ 2 ] [ 1 ] Link to comment
Jayniana Jones Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 I thought of you while I was out doing my walking meditation today. It's a fun way to get outdoors, meditate, and move. The Saturday podcasts on this site: https://www.sipandom.com/the-daily-meditation-podcast/ are the ones that have a walking meditation. She posts them on Itunes so you can listen via your phone podcast app. 2 Quote Druid - Assassin - Adventurer Level 18 Challenges: [Current] [18} [17] [16] [15] [14] [13] [12] [11] [10] [9] [8] [7] [6] [5] [4] [3] [ 2 ] [ 1 ] Link to comment
SnowOwl Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 @Jayniana Jones Thanks for the podcast link, I'll definitely look it up! And thank you for trying to keep me in check so I don't overdo! lol I will spend some time thinking about this during zero week and update my challenge before it starts. 1 Quote Race: Elf ~ Class: Druid Apprentice ~ Level: 12 Current Challenge 2015-2016 Challenges: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve 2018-2019 Challenges: (first one in progress) Link to comment
Jayniana Jones Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 16 minutes ago, SnowOwl said: @Jayniana Jones Thanks for the podcast link, I'll definitely look it up! And thank you for trying to keep me in check so I don't overdo! lol I will spend some time thinking about this during zero week and update my challenge before it starts. You're welcome. I have a history of deciding I'm going to change everything all at once and then about three weeks in fall apart because I can't keep up. I figured I'd pass along the lesson I learned while I still remember it. No guarantee I won't have to learn it again. Haha. 1 Quote Druid - Assassin - Adventurer Level 18 Challenges: [Current] [18} [17] [16] [15] [14] [13] [12] [11] [10] [9] [8] [7] [6] [5] [4] [3] [ 2 ] [ 1 ] Link to comment
SnowOwl Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Tuesday: (zero week - housecleaning) An acceptable amount of tidying happened today given the heat - currently 86 inside my house. bed made dishes handwashed and put away x2 kitchen sink scrubbed table cleared and cleaned laundry washed, hung to dry, folded, and put away trash bin brought in from road 4 Quote Race: Elf ~ Class: Druid Apprentice ~ Level: 12 Current Challenge 2015-2016 Challenges: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve 2018-2019 Challenges: (first one in progress) Link to comment
SaltyDragon Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 I like your challenge, and I think it'll be good for you. The awesomeness thing is a great idea! 2 Quote Level 11 Sea Dragon | Current Challenge: | | Nov '16 | Sept/Oct '16 | Aug/Sep '16 | July/Aug '16 | June/July '16 | May '16 | | Apr '16 | Mar '16 | Feb '16 | Jan '16 | Nov/Dec '15 | Link to comment
Ensi Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 It seems that we share similar struggles! Following along to support you to realize your awesomeness 2 Quote -:*~ Journal ~*:- Link to comment
SnowOwl Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Zero Week (Housecleaning) Didn’t do great today, but made enough progress that I feel inspired to do more so that’s some success. bed made quilt hand washed dishes handwashed table kept clear and clean bathroom floor swept worked a lot on tidying my art/sewing area Also went to yoga class this evening. I love my yoga class. The people are wonderful and the teacher gives foot massages to everyone during shavasana. I forgot! One other thing I cleaned today - I emptied my email inbox! It's NEVER been empty before. I'm going to try to keep it empty. 5 Quote Race: Elf ~ Class: Druid Apprentice ~ Level: 12 Current Challenge 2015-2016 Challenges: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve 2018-2019 Challenges: (first one in progress) Link to comment
Twilight Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Good luck with your challenge! 1 Quote Link to comment
Varelse Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Good luck with your inbox. I used to clasify my e-mails as soon as they came and it worked for me. 1 Quote Level 4 10 WIS | 2 STR | 2 STA | 2 CON | 5 CHA | 1 DEX battle log | epic quest The Stoic Path of Virtue: #1 | #2 | #3 Current challenge: Don't break the challenge Link to comment
SnowOwl Posted June 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Housecleaning is going well, although cleaning isn’t really what I’m doing aside from laundry and dishes. I’m getting rid of, clearing out, and simplifying. It’s slow going, but I’m making good progress. My art/sewing area is almost done and the loft is also getting close. Tomorrow I am taking a big load of stuff in to town to donate. 5 Quote Race: Elf ~ Class: Druid Apprentice ~ Level: 12 Current Challenge 2015-2016 Challenges: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve 2018-2019 Challenges: (first one in progress) Link to comment
Schaengel Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 10 hours ago, Varelse said: Good luck with your inbox. I used to clasify my e-mails as soon as they came and it worked for me. That's a good idea.At the moment I'm trying the inbox zero system (because it focuses on lean and fast work) http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/inbox-zero maybe it's interesting for you too 3 Quote My NF-Character: https://www.nerdfitness.com/character/58102 Introduction Or How I started, Challenges: 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4 ; 5 ; 6 ; 7 ; RESPAWN ; 8 ; Member of the League of Epicness, Hellfire Club! ...would like to be a Nac Mac Feggle Link to comment
FatboySuave Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 I, too, recognize your awesomeness. This challenge rocks! Following! You got this! 1 Quote Current Challenge Battle Log Previous Challenges: 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — 9 — 10 — 11 — 12 — 13 — 14 — 15 — 16 — 17 — 18 — 19 — 20 — 21 — 22 — 23 — 24 — 25 Link to comment
SnowOwl Posted June 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 On June 7, 2016 at 3:39 PM, Jayniana Jones said: Following! I just want to throw out one thought on your challenge. Overall, it looks very peaceful and well-centered, the only thing I worry about for you is having more than one item that you are going to do every day on the list. If you miss even one day, it could lead to discouragement especially since you're struggling with negativity. What if you set up a minimum of 6 days a week (or even 5) with the intention of going for 7 days a week? That way if you miss a day you won't feel overwhelmed or beat yourself up. Namaste. I spent time thinking over my challenge and looking at each goal and I think I'm going to leave it how it is. I think the only goal that I will be dragging my feet on is the daily yoga one and I really want this to become a thing I do every night before bed. So, I will strive for 100%, but will happily level up with 80% if I need too back off on something and will not be too hard on myself if I miss a day. I am supposed to be working on self-compassion so a missed day will give me that opportunity! lol 6 Quote Race: Elf ~ Class: Druid Apprentice ~ Level: 12 Current Challenge 2015-2016 Challenges: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve 2018-2019 Challenges: (first one in progress) Link to comment
Varelse Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 15 hours ago, Schaengel said: That's a good idea.At the moment I'm trying the inbox zero system (because it focuses on lean and fast work) http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/inbox-zero maybe it's interesting for you too I'll try. Life was much easier when l took care of e-mails systematically. 2 Quote Level 4 10 WIS | 2 STR | 2 STA | 2 CON | 5 CHA | 1 DEX battle log | epic quest The Stoic Path of Virtue: #1 | #2 | #3 Current challenge: Don't break the challenge Link to comment
Glass Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Hi snowowl, have you tried making rituals for the habits you want to cultivate? Just spending less energy on decisions and willpower will make your effort... well less lol 2 Quote "You have in you the seeds of greatness and the seeds of destruction. The seeds you nurture will prevail. Choose wisely." "Spring comes, the grass grows by itself" ~Zen proverb Link to comment
SnowOwl Posted June 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 1 hour ago, Glass said: Hi snowowl, have you tried making rituals for the habits you want to cultivate? Just spending less energy on decisions and willpower will make your effort... well less lol lol, great timing! I was actually just working on this! 1 Quote Race: Elf ~ Class: Druid Apprentice ~ Level: 12 Current Challenge 2015-2016 Challenges: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve 2018-2019 Challenges: (first one in progress) Link to comment
Jayniana Jones Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 18 hours ago, SnowOwl said: So, I will strive for 100%, but will happily level up with 80% if I need too back off on something and will not be too hard on myself if I miss a day. I am supposed to be working on self-compassion so a missed day will give me that opportunity! Sounds great. I'll be cheering for you! 1 Quote Druid - Assassin - Adventurer Level 18 Challenges: [Current] [18} [17] [16] [15] [14] [13] [12] [11] [10] [9] [8] [7] [6] [5] [4] [3] [ 2 ] [ 1 ] Link to comment
Glass Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 16 hours ago, SnowOwl said: lol, great timing! I was actually just working on this! Nice! be sure to post haha. Also I think you should level up no matter what! there is a danger of not meeting goals and then not even trying anymore, any effort is a cause for reward enough 1 Quote "You have in you the seeds of greatness and the seeds of destruction. The seeds you nurture will prevail. Choose wisely." "Spring comes, the grass grows by itself" ~Zen proverb Link to comment
SnowOwl Posted June 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 SnowOwl arrived in the Hidden Forest late in the evening and found a warm welcome around the central fire. She was shown to her quarters, given the morning rituals that she will be expected to follow, and left to settle in on her own. Morning Rituals: Set your mind (take a quiet moment before you rise to get your mind to a calm state) Rise Cleanse yourself Go outdoors to greet the day (walk) Break Fast Care for others (people, animals, garden) Purify your space (cleaning) Silent Meditation 5 Quote Race: Elf ~ Class: Druid Apprentice ~ Level: 12 Current Challenge 2015-2016 Challenges: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve 2018-2019 Challenges: (first one in progress) Link to comment
SnowOwl Posted June 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 On a side note, there was much activity during the night behind SnowOwl's quarters. What could scare two large Mountain Lions away? A BEAR! 9 Quote Race: Elf ~ Class: Druid Apprentice ~ Level: 12 Current Challenge 2015-2016 Challenges: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve 2018-2019 Challenges: (first one in progress) Link to comment
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