30 Day Challenge of Positivity



Hello everyone!

This is a journey that I have started sometime ago.  

The Challenge of Positivity's goal is to practice letting go of Ego, to nurture kindness, to harness gratitude, all of which combined leads to happiness, joy, and peace.  

The whole practice is fueled by love. Love for the self, love for others and love for the Divine and all of His Creation. 

If you're following me on Instagram you must have seen posts about this 30 Day Challenge. 

My Instagram account @arninauleau is private by the way, but feel free to follow me there, if you're curious to see how my attempts are happening.  Otherwise, you can certainly explore your own path here. 

You see, this is not a rigid challenge which you need to complete within 30 days.  The "30 Day" term is to define the  number of activities that this challenge entails. Unlike any other challenges, you are free to do it at your own pace.  


As you would have noticed in my own posts, there were more than 2 days between posts of each challenge. I personally prefer a more organic approach. 

I find some of the challenges quite difficult and it might take me a while to execute some but once I'm done I will share my experience with you here.   

If you miss a challenge on a particular day, don't feel bad and don't  beat yourself up for it. It's just the Ego talking.  The whole idea is to do it at your own pace, according to your liking and what feels right for you.  

You can even select a challenge randomly, say start with day 30 on the first day and then skip and do something else you feel like doing in the next challenge. 

Are you ready?  Here goes:

Day 1 
Surprise someone with a random act of kindness. Be creative :)

Day 2
Gratitude. Think of one thing  you are grateful for. You can even start a gratitude journal.

Day 3
Listen to music that makes you happy.

Day 4
Laugh out loud. Yes, keep laughing. Like those moments when you laughed out loud alone in an airplane while watching silent pranks on Just for Laughs Gags. (Did this happen to you or was it just me? Haha)



Day 5
Meditate  

Day 6
Do Something that you love today. Any harmless activity that you enjoy and that lights you up 

Day 7
With all sincerity, compliment someone. 

Day 8
Today, silently wish someone even a stranger love, joy and peace.

Day 9
Visit a nice spot near you.  

Day 10
Today, do something out of your comfort zone or something that you're afraid of.

Day 11
Hold off the judgement.  When meeting someone for the first time, just observe and continue getting to know the person with an open heart and open mind. 

Day 12
Accomplish something that you have never done before

Day 13
Let go of the need to win. Welcome disagreement. When encountering a differing opinion, instead of proving your point, try to practice empathy and understand where this person is coming from and why he or she has this particular view point. This would expand your world in a different way by learning something new and learning to reach a common ground.

Day 14
Let go of the need to be recognized.  When you don't get the number of likes on social media for validation and gratification, it's okay. You have everything that you need right now and that you are unique in every way. Look at yourself in front of the mirror and say "I appreciate, accept and love you for who you are" five times or as many times as you want. Harness healthy self esteem free from external validation. Reality is far from picture perfect.  Remember, you are enough. 

Day 15
Smile and greet people that you meet today. 

Day 16
Think of one person you despise.  Write all of your anger and all the things you want to say to this person in a piece of paper and burn it. (Note: As a safety officer, please be careful when handling candles and fire. Please do this in a safe environment.)  

As it burns, imagine letting go of your anger and eventually forgive. Let go of grudges.  (To be honest --This is the most difficult challenge for me so I might keep this for last because I'm more likely to create a voodoo doll with pins and burn it --just kidding with a creepy mwahaha).

Day 17
This is again going to be one of the hardest.  Spend the entire day without uttering a word of complaint. (Yikes!)

Day 18
Stay away from gossip especially in the office. When colleagues start talking about someone not present in the conversation, don't comment and slowly disengage and then without them noticing it , gently disappear. 

Day 19
Watch a light, feel-good, and inspiring film. 

Day 20
Share a joke that you find funny and laugh with friends.

Day 21 
Log out and withdraw from social media for one day by keeping yourself busy and productive.

Day 22
Meditate


Day 23
Cooperate rather than compete. Collaborate rather than show off and prove who's better. Trust is the key ingredient. While participating in a group project, let's empower others and disregard any ego driven thoughts that we are better than the rest of the herd. Much more can be achieved when everyone is able to bring their own special talents and skills towards a common goal.  I intentionally placed the picture of this bouquet above. Each flower is uniquely beautiful but when they are placed together in harmony, they create something even more magnificent.

However, this does not apply to those who doesn't have your best interest at heart.  I am talking about toxic and manipulative people that you need to remove from your life forever because no collaboration will ever happen when they are present.  #INFJDoorSlam  #MachavellianNarcissists  #DarkTriad 

Day 24
One of the most difficult challenges again.  Pray or wish for enlightenment to those who betrayed, wronged, failed or mistreated you.  

Day 24
See failures or losing face as a welcoming opportunity to practice humility. Recall an event in your life that you are not proud of and recognize how humility played a role in it. (I am drawn by humble people and admire them a lot. ) Humility is a virtue that makes us lovable creatures. 

Day 25
Apologize and make amends when you know you have offended or harmed someone.

Day 26
Reach out to a friend you haven't talked to in a long time.

Day 27
Meditate

Day 28
De-clutter and donate things that you don't need in your possession which might be more useful to another. #konmari

Day 29
Do something good for the environment and make it a habit.  E.g. Segregate and recycle, volunteer in a beach cleanup, a self initiated clean up in your neighborhood or plant a tree.

Day 30
Will make it harder. No complaint, both verbally and mentally by policing the mind, letting go of complaint thoughts.


Hey guys, that's it.  Let's do it! 

I'm far from perfect and like everyone, I have my struggles too but a part of me yearns to explore a life of love and become more aware. It's not an easy challenge but will meet you at the finish line.

You may use the #30DayChallengeofPositivity should you wish to share it online or even tag friends that you want to do this with you. 


After the challenge, here's what happened. 
How Yoga and 30 Day Challenge of Positive Thinking Changed Me

Have a great week!
Love & light,
Arni

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