It’s easier than ever to say ‘yes’.
Equally, it’s harder than ever to see it through!
Too many distractions. Too many people who want a bit of your time.
Too many box-sets to get through and too many status updates to read.
A few weeks ago, I asked for challenges to get me out of my comfort zone. I settled on two.
I did the helicopter flight and, to be honest, it was fairly easy.
The ‘fear’, really was False Evidence Appearing Real.
But the other challenge ‘Live a day without words’ has kind of scared me.
Think about having a whole day with: no reading, writing, talking, enjoying songs, listening to people, checking your texts, etc.
Saying I was going to have a day without words was the easy part. The only way to do it was to book it.
And promptly I put it off for a week or two.
I needed some leverage. So I have done two things:
I’ve scheduled the day and now told people about it. Over 10,000 people read this newsletter and I can confirm my Day Without Words will take place next Tuesday 7th November.
http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/MichaelHeppell
This is a charity close to Christine and my hearts, so we want to encourage you to help with a 5:1 challenge where every £1 you donate could be worth £5 (yes £5!) to the charity and the project.
I know you’ll get dozens of requests like this, but having spent some time with these amazing people this week, I wanted to do something more and I thought I could ask you to help.
I’ll let you know how I get on next week.
Be Brilliant!
Michael (no words) Heppell
PS I would love some ideas on what to do during my day without words. If you have any hints or tips on how I can achieve this please leave them in the comments below.
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Go for a walk. Just make sure you know where you’re going and don’t need to read a map! And stay safe!
Be busy in the workshop making Christmas gifts – hint hint 😀
Take time to appreciate how much you’re doing to change people’s lives!
Reveal in the peace: meditation, yoga, tai chi – whatever you choose find some time for yourself!
Good luck : )
wear a large set of headphones and dark glasses – no one will bother you!!
Great challenge – good luck.
explore the beautiful countryside where you live. Go for a few long walks, with time to stop, have a refreshment, and contemplate living your truth
Do a job for a neighbour in need. Sweep up their leaves, take down those past-it hanging baskets. Or take a bin bag and pick up some litter? Good luck. Great idea.