Life is a bit crazy around here generally. Even more so the last few weeks what with a brand spanking new baby and everything.
I don’t know about you, but I find it hard to get myself motivated to do even the littlest thing get things done at the best of times. Nowadays, just getting in the shower is a mammoth event.
Back in April, before we moved house, had a new baby, started potty training – you know, when life was simple - I signed myself up for the day zero challenge. I have got 101 things to do in 1001 days. Although actually I only have 942 days left to do 97 things. That works out at about 9.5 days per item on my list. Yikes. And let’s face it, after my pretty pathetic success rate in May, I need to do something.
In the past I have found that blogging about something I want to achieve spurs me on to actually go and do it. So I have come up with a genius plan, even if I do say so myself *ahem*. A monthly Personal Challenge.
What do I want to achieve during the month of June?
Apart from sleep.
I want to get out in the garden and not just because we are potty training Big M and outside accidents are a whole lot easier to deal with. When we moved in the garden was well cared for and neat. Since then the weather has been warm, things have grown, and I have been otherwise engaged. It now resembles a small jungle.
So, this month I am going to reclaim the garden for the family: trim back the crazy big plants, get rid of the weeds, maybe even plant some vegetables in the vegetable patch. I have this plan that if we grow our own food, Big M (and one day Little M too) will be more likely to eat it. The only way to test this theory is to try it, right?
If I can do this, then that will be two things crossed off my day zero list. Every little helps. as they say.
But hey, why don’t you join me? Set yourself a goal for the next month. Your very own Personal Challenge for June.
At the beginning of the month, decide what it is that you want to achieve over the next thirty days. It could be anything: losing a couple of pounds, getting the weeding done, making something, learning a new skill. Whatever you like. Just make sure it is something you can actually achieve in a month. Be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time). Sorry, I put my management hat on their for a minute.
Write a post about what is you want to achieve and why (if you’d like to link back to this post in yours so others can join in, that’d be aces). Make sure you put the link to your post on the linky list at the bottom of this post . Use the opportunity to seek advice from/help out/support fellow bloggers. Then spend the next month attempting to achieve your goal. At the end of the month I’ll be back to let you know how I have got on with my personal challenge and there will be another linky for you to share your success. So come back and tell us how you got on and we can all give you a pat on the back.
Ready?
Set?
Go! Go! Go!
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Posted on June 1, 2010 at 3:03 pm by PrincessL
Excellent idea! I actually did my post before I saw yours but it is a great idea! I like to have a list to refer to!
Posted on June 1, 2010 at 3:08 pm by tiddlyompompom
I love a good list
Posted on June 1, 2010 at 5:11 pm by Happy June | Livi's Little Bubble
[...] out I’m not the only one making plans, Tiddlyompompom has a linky up for you to add your posts about your plans to, so hop over there and join [...]
Posted on June 1, 2010 at 5:11 pm by Happy June | Livi's Little Bubble
[...] out I’m not the only one making plans, Tiddlyompompom has a linky up for you to add your posts about your plans to, so hop over there and join [...]
Posted on June 1, 2010 at 4:11 pm by PrincessL
I did pop my link on it earlier but it doesn't seem to have gone up :s I've tried to add it again but it says you can't add duplicates. Very confusing!
Posted on June 1, 2010 at 6:31 pm by tiddlyompompom
sorry 'bout that. no idea why it was doing that, but you are there now. thanks for joining in
Posted on June 1, 2010 at 8:44 pm by Singlemummy.net
Ooo I like where your comments button is! Thats cool! Great post! Have added mine. Its funny how the start of a month makes you consider things a little more doesnt it!
Posted on June 1, 2010 at 10:57 pm by ‘To Do’ Challenge: June « What did you do today mama?
[...] 1, 2010 Tiddlyompompom has started a monthly personal challenge and I think it’s a great idea. I read about the 101 things in 1001 days project on her site and [...]
Posted on June 1, 2010 at 10:10 pm by What did you do toda
I agree it's a genius plan! Think achievable and realistic not are-you-dreaming-did-you-find-an-extra-12-hours-every-day and I might just manage something. Posted, linked and aiming to cross off the list.P.S. love reading your blog (have been lurking awhile but don't think I've commended before) and love the design.
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 7:47 am by tiddlyompompom
It definitely does. Thanks for joining in
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 7:49 am by tiddlyompompom
aww, thanks
*blush* glad you like it and glad you're joining in with your personal challenge
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 10:48 am by MissSearles
Hello.I've been lookignat doing a similar thing over on my blog, I started with the idea of Tuesday To Do lists but I've not found the time to actually sit and write them yet. So I decide that I'm going to actually schedule my time some evenings in the week, so much more focused when there are rules and time limits (I have a monkey mind otherwise and will get too easily distracted!)Will put this on my To Do list which WILL get done at some point this week lolx
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 10:57 am by tiddlyompompom
it's all about the deadlines
I tend to work best under pressure so you can almost guarantee I'll be doing the gardening on the 30th June 
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 10:57 am by tiddlyompompom
it’s all about the deadlines
I tend to work best under pressure so you can almost guarantee I’ll be doing the gardening on the 30th June 
Posted on June 8, 2010 at 7:30 pm by Angela
Good luck with this month, I'll def do something in July.
Posted on June 8, 2010 at 9:02 pm by tiddlyompompom
thanks. look forward to seeing what you set as your challenge for july
Posted on June 9, 2010 at 12:23 am by look out alan titchmarsh » tiddlyompompom
[...] I don’t want the same thing to happen to our new garden. The previous owners obviously spent a lot of time creating a pretty, well stocked garden. My fingers must become green pretty bloomin’ quickly. [...]
Posted on June 30, 2010 at 12:22 am by june challenge: how was it for you? » tiddlyompompom
[...] back at the beginning of the month, I set myself the challenge of getting out into the garden and reclaiming it for the family. Did I manage it? [...]
Posted on July 1, 2010 at 8:20 am by personal challenge: july » tiddlyompompom
[...] time for a new challenge. Although last month was successful, I didn’t achieve everything I set out to achieve. This month I am setting my sights a little lower and going for a slightly more manageable [...]
Posted on September 5, 2010 at 8:56 am by personal challenge: september » tiddlyompompom
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