In the last few months of 2023, my family and I decided that we would set a few goals together for the new year. One goal was to visit somewhere outside of the country (outside of Canada and Mexico) and the second goal was to take on a physical activity challenge together. #StrengthinNumbers
The first goal was fairly easy. We decided that we would go visit Costa Rica in March 2024. We only received good feedback about what a beautiful place Costa Rica is and no one said that they regretted the trip. In fact, they wanted to or had gone back multiple times.
The bags are not packed just yet but planning in under way (checklist created) and we are ready to set out on this adventure.
I hope that I learn many valuable lessons (that I can apply to all aspects of my life) from visiting a new place and this is the beginning of other ‘out of this world’ adventures.
The second goal was to complete the ’75 soft challenge’. I am sure that many of you have heard of the ’75 hard challenge’, but this is the beginner version. LOL
The original challenge involves: 2-30-minute workouts per day, reading 10 pages of non-fiction, drinking a gallon of water daily, no alcohol, sticking to a diet and sleeping (at least 7-8 hours per night) for 75 days. We knew this would a bit difficult with work schedules, school schedules and everyday life situations that occur.
The ’75 soft challenge’ involves: 1-30- minute workout per day, reading 10 pages of non-fiction, upping water intake, sticking to a diet, no alcohol (unless a special occasion), sleep for 75 days. I tend to believe that this challenge was created for most of us who want to start something new that can transition into our new habits for daily living.
As a write this, we are on day 21 of the challenge. It has been a great reset to workout daily (45 minutes per day has been the target), read daily (almost finished my second book), no alcohol, healthy eating, and prioritizing sleep. I already felt like I was healthy, but this provided added motivation.
2024: My year of Personal Growth and Adventure! I hope you will come along for the ride. 🙂