I have to come up with 10 "promises" and ten "consequences" to go with them, all relating to things I can do on a regular basis to work on feeling healthier and better about myself. (We're working on my self image, at the moment, among other things.) And then I have to follow the regimen for a month.
Coming up with the promises wasn't actually as hard as I expected. I focused them on a lot of physical things I can do to get my body back in a place that I'm comfortable with, that feels healthy and powerful, that gives me energy. I also think I did pretty well at coming up with goals that are actually fairly achievable.
The hard part for me has been trying to think of consequences. Doc said sometimes people make themselves put a dollar in a jar. Other times it's something they then aren't allowed to do. But I can't think of what I would "punish" myself with that would actually motivate me and that I would be super disciplined about.
As I'm a ridiculous honest person, I'm going to share my list of promises with you. Perhaps you might have an idea of a good consequence to go with one (or more!) of them to suggest:
1. Go to the gym at least twice a week.
2. Eat breakfast at least five times per week.
3. Say one nice thing aloud to myself about my appearance every morning while getting ready for the day.
4. Write at least twice a week.
5. Blog three times per week.
6. Find and use a daily affirmation that increases positivity and compassion for myself. Repeat affirmation to self at least once per day. (Any suggestions here are also welcome).
7. Do one thing by and for myself per week.
8. Go to yoga once a week.
9. Eat salad for dinner one a week.
10. Take ALL my vitamins six times per week.
As you can see, a lot of my promises here revolve around health and activity. I figured it was a good place to start for the first month of the exercise.
Now, to figure out the consequences... :/
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