Final day of my 50-day challenge
First day of my new life
I’ve been waiting for 50 days to write this article. 50 days ago, I set a goal without really believing in myself. There were many reasons that pushed me to start this challenge. But we can sum it all up in one way: I was unhappy. I was very unhappy with my life, with the person I had become.
My self-confidence was left. I believed that even if I tried, I wouldn’t succeed. I felt like it was too late for life, despite the fact that I knew in my heart that it wasn’t true. I occasionally felt inspired and tried to start over, but eventually gave up.
I once wondered what would happen if I allowed myself enough time when I wasn’t feeling terribly hopeless. I might feel some benefits after a reasonable period of time that isn’t too long for me to stand. The 50-day challenge that I started and have seen variations of on social media inspired me.
I set goals that I plan to do every day for 50 days. These:
Eating clean, drinking 2 lt water, working out at least 30 min, keeping a gratitude journal, praying/ meditating, reading at least 10 pages book, studying my thesis for at least two hours, reading /researching about the field I want to work, keeping my apartment clean and tidy, taking time my self-care, stay updated on these actions each day and post about them on Medium.
Before I jump to the results, I would like to talk about how my 50 days passed. Since the first weeks were the times when my motivation level was the highest, I followed the program efficiently. Afterwards, I had a lot of supporters in an unexpected way.
As I mentioned above, I shared my life and researches here for 50 days. I started posting on Medium to track my progress in making my experiences a reality. Therefore I reasoned that may make me feel successful and motivate me to keep going.
I had no followers, and I spoke openly about my deepest feelings as if I were writing in my diary. My sincere self-reflection, which I haven’t shared with anyone in a long time. I’m not sure how it happened, but all of a sudden I had the support of many lovely people.
People who experienced the same things as me and felt the same way gave me strength. Thanks to Medium, I have had friends who started this challenge with me and tried to do something for their life. After that, I couldn’t give up anymore. I now have such a strong will to continue, thanks to you.
So what happened after 50 days? I frequently stated that I began the challenge for a better life; did I succeed in doing so?
I am writing the last post of my challenge as sincerely as my first post. Maybe my life hasn’t changed dramatically, but my mindset has completely changed. That’s the first step towards getting something achieved in life, right?
I was at the point of quitting my thesis, I couldn’t continue. Now I’m about to finish. I wanted to change my profession, I regretted my choices. I found the ideal path for me and finished a course. I didn’t like my appearance. Now my muscles are growing and visible.
Yes, I still haven’t got my diploma, I haven’t got the job I wanted, I still have a little extra weight, but I’ve now seen that I can change things if I try enough.
Everyone is talking about personal development. We all know what we need to do to be more successful and better version of ourselves. However, altering our lives is rarely as simple as it seems in books. Believe me, I’ve tried starting over a lot of times. I’m not sure how often I start exercising or trying new diets.
Nevertheless, after 50 days, I realized what I was capable of if I didn’t give up on myself. I witnessed how stability can open doors. Don’t give up on yourself. Give yourself a chance. Believe me, you will be as surprised at the results as I am.
I’m not the same girl I was 50 days ago. I am proud of myself for giving myself a chance in the first place. I will gladly repay for the times I have been cruel to myself.
Last words…
I appreciate you taking the time to read and helping me in my journey to improving myself. Without you, I’m not sure whether I could have succeeded. From this point on, if not daily, I will continue to share my life and experiences. I hope to see you again soon.
