The Lord of the Rings Challenge

Right behind you, got your back.

 

Sure, why not? Though admittingly, I'd be happy if I can make it to 30 days without making a goof leading to a reset.

The only book I have read from start to finish is The Hobbit. I've tried reading the LOTR books, but my ADD addled attention span wouldn't let me get far into it, the farthest I could ever get was weathertop before moving on to something else. I envy anybody that can read Tolkien's works without getting bored. So I thought maybe I could fair better by listening to an audiobook of it, and like I said, I'm digging it so far, I'm at the part where Gandalf is trying to convince Bilbo to leave the ring with Frodo.

Day 2

The physical urges are mildly active today, but hopefully nothing that a cold shower couldn't fix, and the thoughts are still manageable.

 

Day 33 today

 

Going strong folks

 

6 days.

A bit nerve-wrecking day at work today. I was the center of attention regarding some critical issues that have arise lately and my manager was not happy with the situation. But I hope I'll pull through. In the past, this would be a "good" reason to resort to PMO, but I think that I will come out of this stronger and wiser if I keep my cool and face reality for what it is, without any "medication".

 

I'm not doing either right now, so I'll fix my counter.

 

Checking in Fellowship Friends!

Day 398 free of MO and day 7 free of porn.

Poor sleep last night, which brings forth some urges unfortunately.

My plan of action is to give myself time at work, two to three times a day, to disconnect entirely for 10 mins and meditate. When one has an over active fight or flight response, elevated cortisol or just going through a stressful bout, working in to your schedule more time for self-care. My number 1 priority is my health, so why then do I put it on the back burner to push myself too much at work? I put too much pressure on myself to perform, and ironically when I do, I perform less. It's the lesson I learned from my recent bout of stress.


Stay Strong!

@PeaceOnEarth108 I believe it is the nature of an overthinker. It is more important for us to bring ourself to a calm and neutral standpoint with thought, or else we get in our own way.

 

Checking in day 102.

 

Day 10!

 

Yes, it is therapeutic. I must say a new job also implies more stress, at least at first. To acquire a new habit or in our case leave a bad one we need to have some stability. Today I received a job offer, a better salary, better conditions, etc. But I feel I am not ready for a change yet, I need the stability to grow in other areas of my life, then I would consider a change. Just an example.

 

Well, here is motivation. Just 8 days and you'll have a lot to celebrate. Keep going!!

 

Congratulations!! keep going

 

Day 37

Looks like the urge wave is lowering, thank God. Today I had a better day at work. Also notice that although I am tired, I can think clearly. I think that the next week will be better.

And the journey continues...

 

Failed

 

Checking in on Day 50 as I begin the next leg of my journey as a DWARF!

“Well, here’s one Dwarf she won’t ensnare so easily. I have the eyes of a hawk and the ears of a fox.” -Gimli

 

Well, stand up and keep going

 

Congratulations!!!

 

Day 54

Another difficult day with urges, went for a pint after work and ever since they were almost uncontrollable - safe to say I won’t be putting myself in that situation again.

Struggled as I was home alone for the evening, add boredom to that and it could have been a recipe for disaster, but somehow I persisted. Step by step brothers, step by step.