Although the preparation work depends on the challenge, here are some of the steps that I take for my challenges:
Set goals and intentions. Understanding what I hope to gain from each challenge has to be the first step--if I don't know where I'm going, how do I expect to get there? There are specific questions that I'll use as a guide to set my goals and intentions before each challenge...and I will revisit similar questions at the end of each challenge to see how I progressed.
Gather knowledge. We're in the information age and there is plenty of information out there--books, magazines, TV shows, documentaries, blogs, websites--the list goes on. By gathering knowledge, I'll be better able to keep myself motivated, find helpful tips and ideas, and hopefully be even more successful. I'll, of course, do some research before I even start each challenge, but I also believe that more and more knowledge will present itself as I go through each challenge. I'll share my resources with you.
Gather support. My first place of support will, of course, be this blog. This will keep me accountable and your words of encouragement will certainly help. Friends, family, and coworkers are also vital to one's success--some think I'm crazy for taking on these challenges, but they'll support me anyway. That's what friends are for!
Make a plan. You have to plan it out--I don't want to get stuck at 10 p.m. on a day when I still have to carry through on the challenge. I'll be sure to use my calendar, set aside time each day to write about how I'm doing, and I will know in advance what I'm doing each day (well, hopefully). The planning will vary based on the challenge, but there will always be one in place.
It's almost time to put all this planning into action--let's go 1 December!
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