* I don't even know what to call it... I made my wonton mince mix, served it with the wonton soup broth + cooked vermicelli rice noodles in it - was soooo goood! Ate it with chopsticks :D
So, today is the first day of iCT. Hehehe - I am so full of excitement, happiness and am eager as to what tomorrow will bring.
I woke up + smiled, knowing exactly what today meant, the beginning of something fabulous. To be honest today was more about getting my head together, writing in my journal, writing lists of what I need to purchase + writing "day plans" in my diary for this week. I did pretty myself up for it all though :D
One of my challenges is to make my lunch everyday. Yes, it seems simple to you, but it has been really hard for Iain + I. We are constantly saying we will make our lunches, but we never actioned it. So... Iain + I went shopping + we both purchased funky lunch cooler bags. I only just finished packing both our lunches.
The only exercise I have done today is walk Lilly, but it is Sunday + I have planned to go to the gym tomorrow night. We've both eaten really well today too. (mainly as we went grocery shopping last week knowing we're doing iCT). I tell you what, I am REALLY surprised at how supportive Iain is being about iCT. He never used to be like this, but I think he can now see how serious I am about it this year and the positives about the whole challenge. He also has 'goals' he wants to achieve + I completely support him. It makes it a whole lot easier when you have someone there. Even if they aren't participating, they are still there for you, which is the most wonderful feeling.
Last year I didn't have this support, he was rather negative about it, but we were both going through a lot of crap at the time. Since then, I learnt about EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), yes, I learnt it from the wonderful Gala Darling - EFT has changed my life incredibly - and I still have so much more I need/want to work on. Everytime I think of something it goes on my list + when I feel ready to work on it, I do.
If you're interested about EFT, check out Gala's demonstration below.
Well, I'm off to bed now. Have a fabulous day tomorrow!!
Gala Darling's iCiNG Transformation Challenge (iTC) kicks off tomorrow... actually I just realised its 12.24am February 1st! hehe iTC kicks off TODAY!
It has taken me quite a few days to really think about what to challenge myself for iTC. I know this seems like a HUGE list, but I am already doing most of them – I want to make sure I follow through with them everyday.
* Organise my junk – clean house = clear mind;
* Find/connect with my true self + gain confidence;
* Use EFT daily (Emotional Freedom Technique) – I still have a long list of things I want to work on;
* Eliminate the negativeness in my life (thoughts + people);
* Meditate;
* Continue my 2L-of-water-a-day challenge;
* Exercise daily – gym classes 3 times week, yoga/pilates, treadmill/rowing machine + continue personal training sessions every Wednesday;
* Eat healthy, make my work lunches everyday;
* Practice raw food diet – I don’t feel I am completely ready to dramatically alter my diet yet, but it is something I have been wanting to do since last year;
* Continue diet diary - Tea + Toast;
* Apply for at least 2 jobs a week;
* Continue daily entries in my journal;
* Continue working on my photography portfolio to apply for mid-year course;
* Make a marvelous effort of appearance every morning of every day;
* Tell people (friends + family included) about my blog - no-one knows about it.
My intention is to blog my progress everyday, despite whether I fail or not (just part of the process). As Gala said - 'tomorrow is another day'. If I fail I will just pick myself up and keep charging on.
* Make your lunch every day! Trust me, you will save so much moolah!
* Make a collage of your inspirations - words, people, objects, etc etc. Hang it somewhere you will see it everyday. If something new inspires you add it to your collage (or create a new page).
* iCiNG Transformation Challenge - Miss Gala Darling (!!!!) begins this Sunday, 1st February. I am SO excited that Gala is running another iCiNG Transformation Challenge. Have a think about how you want to challenge yourself this month + join in! Maybe some of your New Year goals. It's fantastic, everyone supports you as you go, you can encourage others too. Gala will write motivational articles to help you out during the month. Talk about inspiration-excitables overload!!
* Take your camera with you everywhere. You will never complain that you'd wished you had your camera!
* Wear black + white for a day.
* If you had your own flag, what would it look like? what would it represent? Paint it on canvas or material , attach jewels, beads, anything you want (it's all about you). Hang it up where everyone can see it + be proud.
* Re-read your favourite novel. You may read a section you did not notice the previous time.
* Make yourself a notebook. Get 2 sheets of A4 or A5 card (depending on what size notebook you'd like - you can get plain or coloured card too). Place sheets of lined or printing paper (the same size as your card either A4 or A5) between the two cards - one at the front, one at the back. Make sure they are all level, and hole punch 2 holes one side of your (almost) notebook (you can place a bulldog clip at the top to hold them all in place if that's easier). Thread your favourite ribbon, shoelace, cord through the holes, tie it in a bow. Feel free to decorate the outter card to personalise it even more - Voilà! you have created your own notebook.
* Create a playlist of your favourite of all time songs and dance your butt off!!! * Write a list of what you are greatful for this week.
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