THE 100 DAY SPARTAN CHALLENGE (OPEN)

I appreciate your advice and your wise words of encouragement.

That is exactly what I need to do: focus on doing my job and treating my new colleagues with courtesy and respect. Everything else will take of itself.

 

That's good to hear!

Are places starting to open back up?

 

Good to hear this. I can attest. It's been good meeting women.

Challenging, but that's good, too.

I choose to regard any kind of real-life interaction as positive experiences.

Good luck with date #2

 

Checking in day 27 . Its been really good . And I'm happy with the positive experience have been having

 

Thanks Spartan It is good to remind myself that at least I am still employed. I still have money coming in.

As unhappy as I feel about this job now, I know things likely wouldn't be any better if I were unemployed right now

The hard truth is, I need to start spending evenings and weekends looking at job opportunities. This is not easy for me to admit, let alone do: I am 49 years old; I have maybe 3 months' savings accumulated; and I have no social connections whatsoever. I feel like I am starting to get "old," and that opportunities are starting to get limited.

I am convinced, though, that the mere act of exploring other jobs would, at the very least, alleviate some of the anxiety and tension.

 

Not by now, but people were afraid because first the weaker people like 80+ people or people who already had some serious illness died "fast" so there was 12 deaths and no recover. By now recover are becoming more and more so also people can become quieter.

 

Congratulations @Mick3y and @hollyman on achieving the rank of Spartan Soldier!! Well done Spartans

 

Despite personal challenges you've always made time to check in. Thank you! You have been there from the beginning of my journey, and it means a lot to me. I admire those who show resilence and consistency, moreso than a mere day counter. Checking in and truly embracing this challenge is one of the best things that I have going in my life right now, and I'm glad you have always been part of that.

 

Well today I reached 90 days pmo free. I'll be honest, lost count for in here and haven't been checking in regularly etc but I wanted to share it anyways.

Much bigger post in my journal about the 90 days and things I've discovered and how I've grown hopefully.

I heard two songs today that helped and wanted to share with you. When you're struggling or whatever give them a listen. Just picked out the chorus from each but there's so much more in them that is relatable....

From Now On (Greatest Showman movie)

And from now on
These eyes will not be blinded by the lights
From now on
What's waited 'til tomorrow starts tonight
It starts tonight
And let this promise in me start
Like an anthem in my heart
From now on


Man In The Mirror (Michael Jackson)

I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you want to make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change


Stay strong Spartans!!

 

I use an app called YourHour to monitor phone usage and can block apps after so long. It's easy enough to get round but it makes you think about it, and it's cut my phone use already.

 

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Please read rules below. Spartan Challenge requires daily check in, and you have to start the Challenge at Day 0, regardless of your actual day counter.

Jan 26:

Mar 1:

 

Progress day 20

 

Way to go! New rank!

 

Congrats on day 45!
Yeah. Mobile phones can be a black hole sometimes

 

Check in Day ZERO aka 0 aka zip aka reset

Hello Spartans,

What happened? I’ll spare you the details other than No porn. No YouTube. No Instagram. No magazine. Nothing.

I was expecting to feel sad, depressed, angry, confused, frustrated, disappointment, disgust and the chaser effect.

But instead I just felt proud of the 150 days. And I also felt like something was different. It wasn’t like when pmo was in my life. And it wasn’t some really exciting mind blowing can’t wait to do that again feeling either. Honestly it was more like just another mundane bodily function.

So yeah. Kind of anti-climactic really. I also feel like I’m not that motivated to set a goal for 100 days or 1 year or whatever. I’m kind of more in the space of... I’m just not interested in taking a break. I’m just not interested in fapping anymore. I thought it would be like that first cigarette or beer after doing a month of being sober and it feeling like I finally had something that’s been missing in my life. But I didn’t get that either. So I’m going to keep checking in for now because I want to continue with my journey.

I’ve made so many changes in my self this last 150 days. I’ve become a much better version of myself. I’m getting out of the darkest period of my life. I have so much to look forward to in the next year. And getting rid of the pmo cycle is a massive victory for me.

I feel no less accomplished than yesterday. In fact I think today I have a perspective that shows me just how far I have come. I’m going to continue on the journey but not because I want to reach 100 days or 200 days or whatever. I just want to continue the journey of the person I am becoming by avoiding pmo. I’m not even sure I want to go back to fap either. Some people say it is healthy. That’s cool. I’m not going to judge. But I feel like I want to continue Nofap too.

Anyways, there it is guys. My counter goes back to zero but I don’t feel like I’m going backwards in my journey. Because I’m really making changes in my life. In my character. And those are not erased today. Not by a long shot.

What I will say is that from today’s perspective. This is probably more for the new Spartans who are just starting on their journey. I encourage you to commit yourself to reaching the 100 day goal. As many times as you fail just keep at it until you reach it. Some major changes will happen inside of you as a person. It’s worth it. And every day on the way to 100 is worth it. They all contribute a little bit to remaking you.

Guys, I’m telling you. Commit yourself. Dedicate yourself. And you can change your life with this challenge.

A-Hoo!!!

 

Day 3

 

Checking in: Day eighteen.

 

i did but i cant remove my browser since i need this for my work issue and instagram youtube can be acces without the app itself. it can be accesed by browser. (already delete the app tho)

i will install it thank you , may this app can be a path to remove mobile phone addiction

sorry to hear the relapse,, but u did an amazing job to stay clean 150 day's...i even dont have confidence that i can reach such higher streak right now.


but im happy to see u not in a bad mood after the relapse, but be carefull its like a double edge sword, it can boost our motivation to go higher in the next streak ...but on the other hand this kinda whisper will likely come, whisper like :
- u already relapse why dont u do it once again ?
- remember this movie ? u miss her right ? why dont u see it,,come on nothing to loose u already relapse
and so on

the point is next day or this week will full of chaser effect tempation, just be strong

and dont forget about your project too...u must finish it

stay strong bro
46

 

Glad you're moving forward proudly Spartan! You have worked so hard, made so many changes, have inspired so many, weathered the darkest period of your life...I'm convinced you have emerged stronger and better because of it. A reset will not change or diminish your accomplishments.

 

You really changed, didn't you?
You will achieve great things my friend.
Proud to say that I fought with you