WOW! It is May 31 already. I have been working hard for this date.
Why? I have written several different blogs in this month of May about several challenges I have been in. One has been much longer than the other. Today is the finish date for both of my challenges.
Back on March 18, I started my first challenge, 75HARD. The first week or two I was not sure I would make it to this date. It is a mental toughness challenge. Along with some mind games and my Planter’s Faciitis, I, on a couple of days, was not sure I was strong enough to go the distance. Determination can carry you only so far.
During these 75 days I have learned more about myself! In my mind I knew I was going to complete it but didn’t anticipate the pain of just walking. I guess the little voice that kept telling me I can quit really didn’t know who I am. I didn’t really know deeply who I am until today, May 31.
So, 75HARD I have completed. I do feel because of doing this challenge it helped me make up my mind to do the next challenge. It didn’t matter to me doing two challenges at once. I had gotten the mental toughness to make that decision. Also because of this mental toughness, I was set to complete this next challenge!
The Ultimate Blog Challenge started on May 1. When I registered to be in this challenge, I had no fear that I was going to complete it.
I was in the challenge in February for the first time. I thought it would help me get consistent with my blogging. I have not been blogging all that long and still have a lot to learn. As I have written about this challenge during this month also, I did not finish the challenge the first time. I got behind and couldn’t catch up. I was disappointed in myself. I knew this challenge would help me grow. In February I didn’t even know about the 75HARD challenge.
I have no excuse for not finishing other than it was tougher than I thought writing every day would be. I did tell myself that when it would be offered again I would do it and here I am.
On this day May 31, I have completed two challenges. I attribute completing this one because of the first one, 75HARD.
Yes, I very much am proud of myself and also feel very humbled that I have finished both. This I give much thanks for those in and outside of both challenges giving me so much support and cheering me on.
What is next? I am not sure as I haven’t thought passed this day, May 31. Is it really finished? I just know there will be something more that will come about that will help me continue to grow.
To Your Success,
Deb
12 replies to "Is It Really Finished?"
Congratulation, Deb, on completing two challenges. Don’t you love the sense of accomplishment you get when you finish a challenge? I do. This is the third Ultimate Blogging Challenge I’ve completed. I tried quite a few times and failed, but kept showing up until I finished my first one in October 2020. On to the next challenge!
Florence, thank you for your encouragement. This is my first to complete and will be back!! Thank you for commenting.
Wow! Great job! I’ve enjoyed your posts and learned a lot. Looking forward to more from you.
Elisa, thank you for those kind words. I have totally enjoyed your blogs too. Thank you for commenting.
Congratulations on finishing not just one, but two challenges! That’s a total of 106 days of consistent work!
If you are interested, the Ultimate Blog Challenge will be back in a couple of months! Come back and join us again!
Once again, Congrats on a strong finish!
Paul, thank you for those encouraging words. Yes, I will be back. Thank you for commenting.
Deb,, you’re doing great! Just keep discerning and writing!
Thanks, Kebba. My confidence is growing and I still have much to learn. Thank you for commenting.
Yes it’s REALLY finished Deborah! CONGRATULATIONS on completing TWO blogs at the same time! Looking forward to seeing you around between now and your next challenge!!
I anticipate I will be up for the next Blog Challenge. See you there! Thank you for commenting.
You’re a super star. Thank you for your wise words and support. Please keep in touch.
You are too kind. Thank you for sharing for me to read and for commenting on my blogs.