So. Here we are. It’s almost the end of the year and people are all holiday, all travel, all off work everything, which means that most of us are not taking this downtime to really invest in our own personal development. Every year, I use the month of December to reflect on the past year and prepare for the one ahead. (It’s also my birthday month, so yay! for that, too.) This year, I’m inviting YOU to join me during the entire month of December for an opportunity to “reset” your life and begin your personal transformation for 2011 before the new year sneaks up on you.
The 31 Days to Reset Your Life Challenge
Why did I call this the “reset your life” challenge? Well, back in October, I wrote a post called “Is it Time to Reset Your Life?” that resonated with a lot of readers and it stuck with me, too. Also, I was recently inspired by Celestine Chua’s 31 Days to Live a Better Life Challenge, but I wanted to do something specifically for our community here on the blog. So, during the entire month of December, I will be hosting a personal development challenge to help you brush off the dust of 2010 and become a better, happier, more successful person in 2011. Using some of the exercises I’m doing in my own personal development journey, I will post a daily “assignment” – a tip to use, a tool to implement or a technique to learn that will help you get your life back on track in ways that will benefit you in your life, love and business.
You’ll get exercises to help you:
- Rediscover your passion and purpose in life
- Get clear about your goals for the new year
- Create a map for your ideal life
- Try new things and live outside of your comfort zone
and much more…
Who should join this challenge?
Anyone who wants to manifest a change in their life or simply gain more clarity about their path to happiness and success. This challenge will especially be of benefit to you if you’ve felt stuck or in a rut during the last year.
What does the challenge involve?
Each participant who takes the Reset Your Life Challenge will commit to doing each of the daily exercises and either blogging or commenting about the results (if some of the exercises don’t really apply to you, no worries). You will need to subscribe to my blog so you can be notified of each of the daily assignments. You may also wish to join my newsletter so you can get even more encouragement throughout the month. If you’re on Twitter, follow me to get updates there, too. Note: If you decide to blog along, tag your posts with the tag “31dayreset” to make them easier to share with us.
Other Ways to Participate
If you don’t want to write about the challenge on your blog, you can still participate in a few other ways:
- Follow along with my daily tips and let us know how you apply them in the comments of the posts here on Happy Black Woman
- Comment on the posts written by the other challenge participants – be sure to leave your own insights, suggestions and tips on the topics covered and share with us what you’re learning
- Post your updates and learnings on Twitter using the hashtag #31dayreset (and follow me @happyblackwoman)
- Join the Happy Black Woman Facebook community where you can stay updated when I post each assignment and comment within the Facebook platform
Interested? Wanna join me?
Just add your name, blog link, and Twitter handle if you have one in the comments by Wednesday, December 1 and you will be added to the list of participants. I will publish a list of participating bloggers and tweeters so that we can keep tabs on each other’s progress throughout the month. On Wednesday, December 1, I will post our first “assignment” and we’ll get started!
P.S. Don’t forget to subscribe to my blog so you can be notified of each of the daily assignments. You may also wish to join my newsletter so you can get even more encouragement throughout the month! If you’re on Twitter, follow me to get updates there, too.
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Why is this limited to black women. I think it would benefit all women…..
The site may be titled “Happy Black Woman” but it’s open to everyone.
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I just stumbled across your blog. I know it’s a little late to join the challenge but I would like too anyways. I will do my best to accomplish all tasks set out and blog about it as well. This has come at a great time for me! Amazing idea.
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http://ladyxmusketeer.blogspot.com
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Hey everybody. I know I haven’t been posting my assignments these last few days. Just wanted to check in and say I am still doing the challenge. I just got behind. With graduation coming up, and the holiday’s, sometimes I’m too pooped to do anything when I actually have time. But I have been doing them in my journal. And I’m just getting caught up. Once I transfer them to my blog, I’ll post them.
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I will like to be apart of the challenge! I have my journal and been doing every activity since the first, but I was in the middle of my finals and wanted to finish before I took on the additional task of blogging about it and being on twitter. I was kind of on a twitter fast for a minute!! LOL!!
Blog: http://www.2nd-timearound.blogspot.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/itsnekasworld
I am late too. I am joining today! I am so excited
Twitter- @DigiCandy
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i’m a week late, but i’m in! @namoore
I’m 7 days late but I’m joining the challenge! Took me a few hours to catch up but I did and I’m excited! @ThatsQueen2U
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I’m all late! Just joined… happy to be here. I’m @JaciM86 on Twitter!
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I would like to sign up!
I’m in and all caught up on my challenges. Personal Mantra: I am not like you and I cannot pretend (c) Cee Lo
blog: http://ablackbutterfly.wordpress.com
twitter:@sha_rock76
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I’m Joining! @ZenzilesWay and LoveJonesLifestyle.blogspot.com
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I may be late but I am in. I start on the 5th of December and end on the 5th of January.
My twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/TimeWait4No1
I am SO late to the party, but here’s my (current) Twitter handle: @MyEmergence…Please take me on for the #31dayreset?
I would like to join.
http://www.makeup4play.com/
Twitter:Triciatrice
I’II would like to joinjhhh
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I’d like to join. @MyssRisa
I know I am late but I just heard about it and will be joining you anyways! http://www.chelseeandbilly.blogspot.com
Excited! =)
blog: http://www.savvydatingsite.com
twitter: @shessavvy
Hey,
Kinda just read your mail..what your doing is awesome, hope am not too late to Join.though do not have a blog and not active on twitter
Hey,
Kinda just read your mail..what your doing is awesome, hope am not too late to Join.though do not have a blog and not active on twitter
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If it’s not too late I would like to be part of this challenge! Either way I will be following along…”officially or unofficially”
http://noireberry.wordpress.com/
I did my self-assessment. It hurts. I look forward to change.
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I know this is a long post, but I LOVE this poem and have it posted up in my cube at work. Hope it is inspiring to you.
The Victor
~CW Longenecker
If you think you are beaten, you are.
If you think you dare not, you don’t.
If you like to win but think you can’t,
It’s almost a cinch you won’t.
If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost.
For out in the world we find
Success begins with a fellow’s will.
It’s all in the state of mind.
If you think you are out classed, you are.
You’ve got to think high to rise.
You’ve got to be sure of yourself before
You can ever win the prize.
Life’s battles don’t always go
To the stronger or faster man.
But sooner or later, the man who wins
Is the man who thinks he can.
Separate note – The Little Engine Who Could : “I think I can”
Hey Rosetta! I tweeted you in regards to signing up for the challenge. My internet was down yesterday so I’m joining today if possible. My blog site is: http://ynobesblueprint.blogspot.com/, twitter: @ynobezhene. I’ve got my never used pink Howard Univ. notebook that I’ve never used and my mantra is: “Heights by great men reached & kept were not obtained by sudden flight but, while their companions slept, were toiling upward in the night”
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Michelle Wonsley
talkknowchange.blogspot.com
@michellewonsley
Aw, I know I’m tardy for the party but I just found about this cool challenge. Please have mercy and sign me up officially but if it’s too late, I am planning to follow along anyway. Already got my mantra and I am ready to go. (gotta get notebook today)
Name: TCM, Blog: http://passionateself.wordpress.com/ Twitter handle: @womanifesting
Best wishes to everyone on the challenge. Time to reset!
@foodieengineer foodieengineer.blogspot.com
name
Dr. Renee Matthews http://www.askdrrenee.info/blog @AskDrRenee
I would like to join. My blog is http://www.theheartmalfunctions.com and twitter handle @carlaashley1920…thanks!!
Andrea Amir
@andreaamir
http://www.skinnyriches.com
Shannon Renee
http://ShannonSezSo.com
@shannonrenee
I would like to sign up for the challenge. I do not blog or have a twitter account, but I do have a Facebook account:) Thanks Teri
I’m in. Thanks for the challenge. I need a kick-start & accountability.
@AvaLin08
Sign me up! @PolishedSuite & http://www.getpolished.onsugar.com
@elleasmith
Count me in. Anesha here…. blog : http://www.styldbychoice.blogspot.com twitter: @styldbychoice
Hey Rosetta!! Congrats on all of your recent success!
Neosho Ponder, @PonderOnThat, I dont use my blog so I dont want to put it on here.
I’d like to participate
Jessica @missjess11
Nagzah
Twitter: @nagzah
Jeannie http://jeanniesbottle.blogspot.com
Name: Demetria Simon
Twitter: @demetria_simon
I’d love to participate
My name is Candice
@Cherchezladice
Trying to make sure I have subscribed without having twitter or a blog.
Im nervous but im here. http://loveliesnlust.tumblr.com/
Name: Najeema
twitter:@OriginalNajeema
blog: http://originalnajeema.wordpress.com
Keila
radioon86street.tumblr.com
@keilakirk
Danah Gordon @reinedanah … I was thinking about this for a while . I need a reset.
I think this is a great challenge that will help me out a lot.
Twitter:AllAboutRosalyn
Blog:aspiretobemore.blogspot.com
I’m super excited not only for myself but for the other women joining in to. This will be powerful!!
Twitther @Devonne_L
This sounds like a winner!! I really need to recharge my batteries!!!
Hi, I would love to participate! I don’t have a blog or twitter (yet) but my email is linked to my blackberry.
So glad I found this challenge! I need this.
I am @Sharonruns on Twitter.
Bekky Charlie
@CharlieCran
charliecran.blogspot.com
I’m in– @kabarkley
So glad you’re here
prettywittynae2
I’m in!
Patrice, http://livingflyonadime.com/, @FlyonaDime
This sounds perfect
Count me in.
twitter: @gabeflowers
blog: http://perfectharmonies.tumblr.com
I’m in!
@johnicareed
http://www.johnicareed.com
i’m all in…
blog: http://beejeweled.tumblr.com
twitter: @sincerelyjewel
I think this might be just what I need! Please signe me up to participate. My twitter handle is CarolinaQt and my blog is http://www.manufacturedcleavage@blogspot.com
Thanks so much for the opportunity, I woke up this morning with a new resolve to do some things differently going forward and then when I got to work saw your tweet about the reset your life challenge. Someone’s speaking to me, eh? I’m looking forward to this
Count me in! It’s my birthday month too.
@adriannerussell
Count me in! It’s my birthday month too.
@adriannerussell
I’m in!
@lesleyjean (Twitter)
http://www.jewelinthelotus.tumbler.com
I’m ready
@alwayswrite22
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Not sure if you received my email last night. Finally on a working computer. Sign me up!
@SistaMidwife
http://www.nicoledeggins.wordpress.com
I would like to sign up for the challenge as well. My Twitter name is MSJNT
I’d like to participate! My name is Tara.
Blog: http://pillowtalkisextra.blogspot.com
Twitter: taramcdramatic
Count me in.
Wow – there are a lot of us! I’m in too – blog: http://pursuingpassionandpurpose.blogspot.com/
Count me in
Name: Orlandria
Twitter: 4u2nv_1913
Blog: afrikaschild.tumblr.com
Twitter: afriquEMT
I’d like to participate. I never got the life map. Should I sign up again?
Hey Stacy – we will be doing a life map together during the challenge, so you’ll have an opportunity to get a copy then!
I am Katrina and I would like to join the 31 Days to Reset your life challenge; I am not on twitter and I do not have a blog.
I’m joining and pressing reset!
http://www.twitter.com/melissasj10
http://mostlymelissa.blogspot.com
Count me in too! Glad to have a few partners in during the reset.
Lindsay
http://shippinginpractice.blogspot.com/
Sounds good. I’m in!
blog: http://afeminineblackwoman.com
twitter: JackieHampton
I’m in. Let’s do it!
Name: Alicia
twitter: @liciapicia29
Count me in! I don’t want to be left out. This is the perfect way to prepare to celebrate my 30th birthday in January.
Oh, Vette and Kimberlie, you’re not alone. I don’t have a Twitter account or a blog either.
Name: LaToya
I’m down too!
@MelzieC
http://www.curvygurlchronicles.com
Thanks for leading the charge, Rosetta!
I’m in too!
Name: Alana
Twitter: nana1908
thanks!
I’m in! In the process of starting a blog so this is perfect timing!
twitter: cyannails
Down for the cause! -Charis
Twitter: @charistocracy
Twitter handle should be @charisgoff instead. Thanks!
I’m in for this challenge!!!!
twitter username: hsiek
Alright…I’m in.
Name: Tracie G., the Brown Skin Lady
Blog Link: don’t have one currently; for now, I’ll update at http://www.livejournal.com/truetooneme
Twitter Handle: brownskinblue
I’m ready for change! Sign me up.
So glad to see you here
I think I’m subscribed…should I get some sort of confirmation??? Anyway I’m in too!
http://www.thecurlymisfit.blogspot.com
twitter: curlymisfit313
Yep, your comment serves as your sign-up! Welcome
I’m in!
no blog, but I tweet @danysiggy
I’m in!
twitter: @ivieaishaesq
I would like to sign up for the challenge. Dawn Meredith
Twitter Name @bestdawnydawn
I’m in too!
Name: Kim
Blog: http://creativeaddictionblog.com
Twitter: @KimmieChevon
I am in. I think I would start a new blog for this challenge.
Twitter: @artdeal
Update: I will blog about this challenge at http://www.goodbadnfab.com/
I’m interested in joining!
Name: Phyllis C.
Twitter name: @BlackBeauty85
Mia
@miawoods2005
I’M IN!!!!
I would love to join in!
Name – KK
Blog – KeikoKaveri.Tumblr.com
Twitter – @KeikoKaveri
Sign me up, this sounds fun.
jaymi elford
shadesofmaybe.com
twitter: jaymi_elford
I’m in!
Blogging from http://daydreamin.wordpress.com/
Twitter: @IAMKJR
I’m in
blog: http://creativeseven.wordpress.com/
twitter: @christenmc
Im in!
@gorgeousbliss
http://www.allgoregeouseverything.com
Im sorry my blog is misspelled…
its http://www.allgorgeouseverything.com
Hadiya
twitter: @hadiyaw
I always loved that name
Sounds great. I’m in! @chela816 on Twitter.
http://coconutchica.com/
I am so in!
KjenNu
http://twitter.com/#!/KJenNu
I’m in!
twitter: @kmkingtweet
I’m in. I will try to actually complete the exercises this time.
) – Tamara
@msrasberryinc
blog: msrasberrysworld.com
ready for a change!
blog: http://www.bpoisonstudios.com
twitter: bpoisonstudios
Nice! OK, I’m in… @stefrenee on Twitter, but I don’t run a personal blog, so I can’t contribute that way.
I always read your articles, and this comes in perfect timing!
Name:Zaroyya
Blog:www.royzz.tumblr.com (I just made one, kick off my blogging)
@zaroyya
Congrats on your new blog!
Really Needed This
Blog:http://prissymum.blogspot.com/
Twitter:@PrettyTrini1908
I’m on Twitter now lol
Kimberlie
Twitter: lookslikecrazy
I’m all in. Great timing
Name: GG
Blog: http://www.thewritecurldiary.blogspot.com
Twitter: @TheWriteCurl
I’m In!
Blog: http://missecheree.wordpress.com/
Tumblr: http://justmythoughtsonadaily.tumblr.com/
(Not sure which one I’m going to use yet)
Twitter: @MsE_Cheree
I achieved a lot in 2010 — even though I had a few wrenches thrown into my plans. But those wrenches turned out to be my greatest blessings!! I am soooooo looking forward to 2011!
http://www.HalonaBlack.com
@HalonaBlack
Same here, darlin. Same here! 2011 is going to be amazing for both of us. I’m excited for your journey
I would like to sign up for the challenge! I do not blog or have a twitter (You are not alone Kimberlie!) Thanks, Yvette
Vette I caved & got Twitter lol
See? You’re changing your life already LOL
I would like to sign up for the challenge! I do not blog or have a twitter (You are not alone Kimberlie!) Thanks, Yvette
I’m excited!
othersuchmadnss.blogspot.com
@othersuchmadnss
this sounds like a great challenge! Count me in.
blog: http://www.surrenderedbalance.com
twitter: @kristapettiford
Challenge Accepted!
Alright, I need this right about now.
La Shón
I’ll be trying to be G rated & politically correct at lashonp.blogspot.com & posting pics too.
I tweet @lashondotorg
Kimberlie
I think I’m the only person on the planet under 92 that doesn’t have a blog or Twitter. This might change soon though lol
I’m in!
Sachkia
Blog: sachkiabarnes.com
Twitter: @SachkiaB
I’m in! Twitter @itstjones
Looking forward to it!
Ghadeer
@MWestDominicana
(blog doesn’t launch till Jan. 1)
Count me in!
Twitter: @ChellyElite
I don’t have a personal blog but please visit my company’s blog http://www.championelite.wordpress.com Thanks in advance
I love challenges!
Name: Lucy Dazilma
Blog: http://lucydazilma.wordpress.com/
Twitter: @Lucy_Pearl
I’M IN!
blog: http://cyntheaaa.com
twitter: @UNcommonCYNTs
I definitely would like to participate. My twitter handle is: @mzinspiredmind
Nikita Mitchell
I’m going to blog about this challenge from http://www.mademoisellemitchell.com!
@mllemitchell
Sounds like fun! I’m in. Kim, http://alifeofstyle.blogspot.com/ Twitter handle: @Stylish_Living
Let’s do it!! Great idea!
Name: Amber J.
Blog: http://www.thefablifeproject.wordpress.com
Twitter: @amberjadams
hey there.
loryn wilson
@elledub_1920
http://www.lorynwilson.com
@poeticstarchild
This is a great challenge, I’m joining in! I did something similar last year & it totally transformed my life.
Name – Jubilance
Blog – blackgirlunlost.wordpress.com
Twitter – Jubilance1922
Count me in! Cynthia M. Twitter Tag: DivaAngel2010
Patriciz Ewing Twitter Tag: Arial58
I’m all in! This sounds like a great challenge and a unique way to help me bring in my Sweet 16(x2) birthday…32 has never felt so good! It’ll be official on December 27th
Happy early-Birthday, Rosetta!
Necessary Info:
Name-Jovette
Blog Link- http://www.honeysugasweet.wordpress.com
Twitter- Solstar5