CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK

Challenge of the Week: Hop on the Connection Challenge

It happens to all of us. We get so busy during the week it seems almost impossible to add in some extra time for catching up and fun chats.
Life is too short to let the days go by without reaching out to friends or family members you care about!

We think of them and wonder how they’re doing or how they’re feeling, but then the moment passes and before you know it, a week has gone by and we still haven’t reached out.

Let’s change that this week!

This week, let’s MAKE time to let them know you’re thinking about them.  You can text, email, or even go old school and pick up the phone and call them.

Facetime makes it fun too, so it’s almost like you’re right there with them, even though you’re miles away.

These chats don’t have to be long… they can just be a quick hello to let them know you’re thinking about them.

Maybe it’s a good time to schedule a get together or just to catch up and find out how they are doing and what they have been up to!

There’s no personal gain here and there doesn’t have to be any ‘reason for the call’, it’s literally just a check-in to share some love and happiness.

So your challenge this week is to reach out to someone every single day!

Pick up the phone, write them a card, or send them a text…just to let them know you are thinking of them.

Connection is one of the most important things in this world and it’s a LOT easier than you think.  Simply reaching out goes a long, long way.

You up for the challenge this week?

CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK

Challenge of the Week: No Alcohol Challenge!

Alcohol has become an important part of our social lives.  Its recreational status makes it one of the most popular drugs in the world.

And even though the health effects of alcohol vary between individuals and depend immensely on the amount one intakes and the type of alcoholic beverage, it’s safe to say it has a temporary but powerful effect on our mental state.

Alcohol makes it easier for people to act without inhibition by reducing self-consciousness and shyness - we simply feel emboldened to do things. But it also has the ability to impair our judgments so we end up making really poor choices.

Now, something you probably aren’t thinking about while you’re out with your friends is the damage that alcohol can have inside your body.

Alcohol is metabolized by the liver, so excess drinking can cause irreversible harm to it.

Your brain is another organ that’s endangered by this addictive substance. Blackouts, depression, and anxiety are just some of the problems alcohol is linked to.

The truth is, there are a lot of ugly side effects of alcohol, and while an occasional glass of red wine can actually benefit your health, a “few” glasses every night to wind down after work can be a massive problem over time.

This week, I’m challenging you to an alcohol-free week. I know after my week long vacation, I will be accepting my own challenge!

If you’re someone who drinks daily, you’ll notice that you’ll sleep better, have more energy the next day, and your pants may even loosen up a little!

If you happen to be a person who doesn’t drink, you probably have a friend or family member who could use moral support and an alcohol free week….so spread the word!

Are you in with me for this challenge?