badashery #75HARD journal

Have you seen the #75HARD hashtag on social media? I came across it on a friend's Instagram who has successfully reached Day 5 and was curious as to its meaning. So I did some research, listened to a podcast, and joined a mailing list... and then decided to jump in headfirst and begin the challenge myself.  Prepare yourself -- #75HARD is no joke! This 75-day program designed by  Andy Frisella  from the  Real AF  podcast  is a mental challenge to help you "take complete control of your life."  In Episode 14 of his Real AF podcast, Frisella explained that, following an interview with James "The Iron Cowboy" Lawrence (look this guy up later! seriously cool dude), he had an epiphany that mental toughness is a perishable skill. To have a high level of mental toughness, one must practice the skill consistently. The #75HARD challenge is meant to be a tool to elevate your mental toughness skill set -- or lack thereof.  The challenge in itself looks simple...

Tomorrow I begin a new adventure in the realm of skill-set and self-confidence. After seeing a friend on Instagram post a selfie with #75HARDchallenge, I was curious as to what this challenge entailed. So I did my due diligence and researched #75HARD. Upon visiting the actual #75HARD website and joining the mailing list, I was rerouted to Apple Podcasts and listened to Real AF with Andy Frisella, Episode 14. #75HARD: A Tactical Guide To Winning The War With Yourself. And relistened. And relistened again. As a woman who has wrestled with her self esteem throughout her entire life, every word Andy spoke made sense. I am not proud enough to admit that I don't know why I constantly fail diets or lack enthusiasm to workout, or hang my head when mirrors are around. In this season of my life, my confidence is lacking. Mainly due to how I view my body, I also have difficulty cultivating my mind and my relationships. To me, I want to read more, call more, interact more, etc. but I also like...