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21 Days to a New You: A Patch Blogger's Challenge
Over the past three weeks, Lisa Kaplin presented 21 challenges to Patch readers. Did you take them? It's not too late to start! Read her posts and watch her videos for ideas on how you can "Step out of Stepford."
Buffalo Grove Patch blogger Lisa Kaplin has spent the past three weeks encouraging us to step out of our comfort zones and face new challenges.
"The challenge is to step out of the Stepford mindset and do some things that are different or difficult for you," she wrote in her first challenge post. "To me the Stepford mindset is one in which we do what we think everyone else wants us to, we don’t stray from the pack, we please everyone else at our own expense, and then we walk around feeling like crud because of it. Jumping off a cliff is far more enjoyable. So won’t you join me in my fear factor challenge and take that leap with me?"
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If you held off on accepting these challenges, it's not too late to start. Check out Lisa's posts below to plan your own challenges. We'd love to hear how they go for you!
Fear Factor Stepford Style (Days 1-5)
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A jump off of a cliff leads to even bigger challenges for this blogger and she'd like to throw down a challenge for the rest of you.
Day 6 of the Step out of Stepford Mindset Challenge
Day 6 of our Step out of Stepford Mindset Challenge - nothing to fear!
Day 7 of the Step out of Stepford Mindset Challenge
The toughest challenge of all! Can you give up worrying? What would happen if you did?
Day 8 of the Step out of Stepford Mindset Challenge
The quickest and easiest way to change your mindset! It's free and legal as well.
Day 9 of the Step out of Stepford Mindset Challenge - Take 2!
Take two is one of the best tools that I've ever used to get along with others and not make too many enemies. I dare you to try it!
Day 10 of the Step out of Stepford Mindset Challenge
Is guilt your default mode? You might want to find a new way to look at the world. Here's a tip or two about guilt.
Day 11 of the Step out of Stepford Challenge
My favorite challenge of all. Perfect for a lazy weekend day.
Day 12 of the Step out of Stepford Mindset Challenge
Don't let a tiny pebble get in your way.
Day 13 of the Step out of Stepford Mindset Challenge
A challenge that many people struggle with. Are you ready to take on the humble brag?
Day 14 of the Step out of Stepford Mindset Challenge
It's the 'but' challenge! Can you do it?
Day 15 of the Step out of Stepford Mindset Challenge
Is gossip good for you? It may be fun but are there better ways to spend your time?
Day 16 of the Step out of Stepford Mindset Challenge
Can you take some bad habits out of your communication style? It's not so easy to do but you will be glad you did.
Day 17 of the Step out of Stepford Mindset Challenge
Sometimes overwhelm is just a symptom of something else.
Day 18 of the Step out of Stepford Mindset Challenge
Can you give up multitasking for a whole day? It's going to be tough!
Day 19 of the Step out of Stepford Mindset Challenge
A fun challenge that we should consider doing more frequently!
Day 20 of the Step out of Stepford Mindset Challenge
Is it ok to get your hopes up? What might go wrong if you do?
Day 21 of the Step out of Stepford Mindset Challenge
Last day of changing our mindset challenge. How did you do?
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