101 days of positivity blog challenge
brought to you by:
Debra Cady
Hello friends and colleagues near and far.
I am launching a challenge to myself
(and if you want to join in, please do)
I am going to write a blog a day for 101 days!
Starts March 31, 2021 and runs until July 9, 2021 (my birthday!)
Why?
I want to write stories that will inspire you to see, feel, and act differently when you are struggling with life's challenges, big or small. I have been through some rough times in my life, some dark, some not so dark. I found myself searching for answers.
It turns out that a little book of affirmations about JOY that my sister gave me about 3 years ago made a difference. I'm not sure it gave me joy, but it gave me HOPE...and words I could relate to that got me through those tough times.
That led me to buying other books on positive psychology and taking the appreciative inquiry facilitator training. Eventually, I want to write a book of inspirational stories and starting to blog, seemed like a good place to start.
HOW?
As my guide through 101 days of positivity blogging, I was inspired by and am using CHOOSE THE LIFE YOU WANT, The mindful way to happiness, by Tal Ben-Shahar (2012). I wrote to him about my blogging challenge and he responded:
Thank you for writing. I am honored. Thank you for doing it. Do let me know if I can help in any way. My very best, Tal
Each day, I will create a blog for each of the 101 ways that Tal Ben-Shahar shares in his this book about the small choices that will change your life forever. And maybe it will change your life forever, and I am sure it will change mine!
My Aspirational Goals?
Be a better person
Be a better positive psychology/appreciative inquiry practitioner
Be a better writer
Help others find hope and inspiration when they need it
Make the world a better place
Make a difference
How can you help?
You can read and like my blog
You can comment on my blog
You can start your own challenge and tell me how it's going
You can encourage me to stay on target and meet my goal
Success?
That I publish 101 blogs a day from March 31 - July 9, 2021
I experience a transformation
You read and like my short daily blog for 1 or 101 days!
You tell me by commenting on my blog about the positive impact on you and why!