There’s a lot to be said for challenging yourself. I’ve been doing it physically since the new year began, but I wanted to delve deeper. I started Marvelous Monday to ensure an upbeat, sometimes informative, post to go up every week – but what about me? To delve deeper and make a commitment to myself, I started a 52 Week Challenge. Starting… NOW!
So, why am I starting this 52 week challenge?
I’ve seen a few bloggers post their challenges and seen that the outcome of them committing to themselves and their writing – a great respect for their work and a time to reflect. Quite simply, I want that. I want to center my thoughts in one piece each week that I am prepared for. I know that it is hard to say and do for myself, but I want to try.
So… I started to workout for my body and make that not just a 52 week challenge, but a lifetime commitment. I’ve always been fit and active, but to be running again feels like home. And to write, to reflect, to journal- that’s back to my roots.
I encourage you, Reader, to take this challenge with me. To write and reflect each week (share a photo, too! #52WeeksA4A) online, or in a written journal. Take the time for you.
I’m taking the 52 Week Challenge for me. Why are you?
Link up your first week below and share with #52WeeksA4A! I’ll link one post from this challenge in next week’s post!
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This sounds like a pretty cool thing to do. I am looking forward to reading your posts every week and getting to know you a little better 🙂
I wish we’d met up this December! I know we will bump into each other at some point!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
This is such a cool idea. I’m going to see if my hubby wants to do some of the 52 week challenge with me.
That would be awesome! Link up if you can- I would love to share your challenge!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
Very involved challenge.. Good Luck!
Thanks!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
I think if anyone does a challenge like this, it has to be for themselves. You can’t do something like this for another person.
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So true. I hope that more people are able to give that time to themselves. I’m looking forward to really carving out the time for me!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
I love self improvement projects like this. It’s a great way to get at the core of who you are and who you want to be.
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SO true, mama!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
Wow, what a great challenge! I love how many different facets of life it covers. Good luck, I wish you all the best!
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Chelley @ AisForAdelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
This is such a great challenge because it celebrates YOU. So often we do things for other people and that is not the point, is it? I need to make better food choices to love 75 pounds. Oh yeah, and exercise. Ugh.
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You can do it!!! It’s all about doing for you!
I’m going to save that photo and start this challenge soon! I just started an Instagram challenge and it’s a lot of fun. I love doing these types of challenges. I can’t wait to see more about your weekly posts!
Awesome! I’m excited to see where this challenge takes you!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
This is such a great idea. We should never stop trying to improve ourselves!
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So true, Dawn!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
I know a few bloggers who did this last year and I loved following along! Last year I did the #100HappyDaysChallenge and really loved it. I really like doing challenges, it motivates me so much <3
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Exactly! I needed some motivation!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
OOOhh, this looks like fun! I might have to give it a go.
I hope you do!!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
I am in. I struggled through Lyme disease, poor ankles and weight issues (along with the self confidence that goes with that) but I need to remember I am not just a mom, or a wife or a sister or a daughter, but also a person, an individual who is worthy of being recognized and appreciated. Thanks Chelley!
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Go get it!!! Getting back to you doesn’t mean giving up those other hats, it’s just centering and cathartic <3
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
That is a great challenge to really take time and reflect. It will definitely be a growing and learning experience.
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I hope so! Will you join me?
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
I love this! What a great challenge as well as a great list of things to reflect on and expand your writing! I’m bookmarking this for later! I totally want to do it! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
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I hope you join in, Heather! I look forward to your experience!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
It does sound like a really great challenge to take. I am really considering it.
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Join in!!!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
That sounds like a great idea! I will have to think quick on this 🙂
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I look forward to seeing your challenge unfold!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
Looks like a lot of fun and great way to write more personal posts for me. I might have to try it this year.
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I love getting to know me! I take so little time to talk to my inner-self… I hope everyone who takes the challenge really finds a new voice within themselves!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
How fun! I’m excited to follow along I think it could be super fun! I wish I had it in me to do this type of thing!
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Stay tuned… and join in on weeks you can!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
It’s always nice to have prompts that really help us, as bloggers, reveal a bit of ourselves and connect with our readers. I look forward to learning more about you!
So true!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
This sounds like a great challenge! I’m going to remind myself to do this next year! I can’t wait to see all your posts!
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Maybe we can do it together next year!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
This is a great challenge idea. I need to try this in my life this year.
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Please join in!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
This is such a fun idea and I’d love to join in!
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I hope you do Shannon!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
I am kinda doing the same thing with a new writing prompt on my blog called Saturday’s Notebook. Its just taking five to ten minutes to write from one word given what comes to mind. I hope it picks up and more bloggers come to join.
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Please share the link! I would love to join in when I can!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
I think it’s great to see bloggers creating weekly challenges to help them stay focused on what matters. I love your list and wish you much success in 2015.
Thank you!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
This is such a great idea! I may just have to join you on this one!
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Do!!! I would love to share your challenge!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
This is such a great idea. I love weekly challenges, this seriously is great.
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They are a great way to get back to you! I hope you join me!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
I love the idea of a challenge instead of resolution!! Good luck this year!
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Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
This is great, I’d love to join.
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Please do!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
I love this idea! It’s a great way to get to know you better and it’s also a great way to help when writer’s block kicks in!
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Darn the block! Please join in on weeks you can!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
i think it’s great to challenge yourself and i love doing challenges like this. i did a 52 weeks of gratitude last year with writing prompts and somehow managed to complete it. 🙂 It definitely helps keep you consistent in the blogging dept too.
That is awesome! I’ll bet it was totally centering- that’s what I’m hoping for!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing this 🙂
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Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
Good luck on your challenge! Oh and awesome that it’s the longest run so far! 🙂
Thank you, Nancy!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
What a great way to reflect and challenge yourself throughout the year. Looking forward to seeing what you’ll do with the categories!
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Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
I am inspired to take a 52 week challenge. I have seen the financial challenge but I hadn’t thought of taking a personal challenge. Sounds like a great idea.
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I did the financial last year- that’s how I paid for my doula 🙂 I’m hoping a writing challenge will bring me some much needed reflection time.
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
This sounds like an amazing challenge. It is important to take time to learn about yourself so you can grow as a person. I will have to take this challenge.
I look forward to sharing this journey with you!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
great list! and these 2 kids are so darn CUTE!!!
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Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
What an awesome challenge! I just might take the time to do this one!
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I hope you do, Crissy!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
This is great. I have found through many failed goals, that if it isn’t something you really want, it is hard to be successful. Way to embark on such a great goal!
I’m hoping to see it through… but I can already see a busy workload forcing a struggle!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
That’s awesome! Congrats!! I love challenges like these 🙂
Join me, Lindsay!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
I always want to do this kind of challenge but so far I can’t. I don’t have much time :(( the girls are pretty….
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I’m hoping to carve the time… not sure where some weeks, but I’m hoping it’s there!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
Congrats on achieving a goal with your running, which by the way, great pics. I would love to take this challenge…it seems doable – much better than a daily challenge for the year. I wonder if I should join.
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YES, Yona! Daily, besides running, is hard for me, but I’m hoping a weekly commitment comes through!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
This sounds awesome – Can’t wait to see your progress!
Thank you!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
What a great commitment to make for yourself and for your blog. Congrats on getting back into running!
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Thank you, Emily!!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…52 Week Challenge- Why?
Making a public commitment is a good idea. I spend a lot of time thinking to myself of things I want to do, but I usually don’t follow through because there’s no one holding my feet to the fire.
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SO TRUE! I’m hoping to stay motivated!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…Marvelous Monday
Sounds like you are doing this challenge for all the right reasons. I look forward to reading your weekly posts.
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Thank you, Tiffany!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…Marvelous Monday
What a cool idea! I really love it! I need to keep it in mind for the next year 🙂
Join in this year if you get a free moment!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…Marvelous Monday
This is a great way to focus on yourself! I look forward to checking in with you weekly! <3
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Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…Marvelous Monday
I love this idea. Good luck! I’ve been thinking about starting a 52 week challenge for a while, but can’t quite settle on what I want to do. Vlog? Self-portraits?
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VLOG! I want to see more videos so I can learn 🙂
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What a fun year challenge.. thanks for sharing, I will think about it ;o)
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Please do!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…Marvelous Monday
What a great project for self-improvement! Thanks for sharing!
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you are off to such a great and strong start. this is the year for healthy moms! i wonder if i could become a runner. maybe this will be the year i will try.
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