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Post by reflection on Apr 24, 2005 3:57:21 GMT -5
Hey everyone, Heres a new idea!!! I know sucess within CSP is individual and cannot be measured up to anyone else`s actions, however many of us seem competitive and Im sure that working together in a specific way, will enable us to overcome this problem. Heres an idea!!! Rules: 1) each individual posts their CSP goal on this thread. Ex: I will pick under 30 minutes per day. or I will pick under 10 minutes per day. or I will pick only in the morning... or only in the evening... or I will pick only every second day.. or i will pick only in the dark.. (up to u to choose) 2) Each individual then sets their award if the goal is accomplished. (i would love to send gifts to people as awards but i know most people dont like to give out their adresses) ex: I will go to the movies. or I will buy that sweater. or I will get that haircut.. etc... (also up to u) (I think that the time period for how long the goals are to be completed should be agreed upon, but i would say short periods for every goal.. such as 3 days maybe.) 3)Every individual updates how it is going everyday and by the end of the time period we declare the winner, who will be granted her own award. 4)this would be repeated and the goal setting could remain the same or change after the reward `ceremony.` I hope some one will join or let me know what u think. the descriptions may sound complecated but the idea is simple.. If goals are shared ad short term one is always aware of them so i think that would help a lot. Hope to hear from u. Love reflection
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Post by reflection on Apr 24, 2005 4:09:51 GMT -5
Iditional: I always think `starting new` helps so I will give ideas on how to refresh to make u motivated for change. Change= aware of present problem+ goal+visual image of sucess+knowledge on how to take the first step+ energy. For me energy is the problem. More sleep and relaxation. So tip 1 would be to start new tomorrow. its monday and a new start. I will be drinking tons of water and going to the sauna. (both good for skin and gives me a feeling of renewing myself) Do something good for u to get u motivated. I know many wont liek sauna cos people see ur skin, but go in a rob and in the turkish one no one can see anyone cos of the steam. Relfection
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Post by Stef (Incubabe) on Apr 24, 2005 15:28:27 GMT -5
My goal: No picking until Prom.
My reward: Have a good night with Ry.
Prom is May 6th. That's almost a 2 week goal. I'm going big. LOL Because I have to.
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Post by reflection as guest on Apr 24, 2005 16:22:35 GMT -5
Im so happy u joined meIncubabe!! My goal: DG for the next week meaning under 5 minutes per day body and face. Award: hmm im thinking sooo hard but cant decide on something to buy or a social event.. Something in that manner... Am going to town tomorrow so will look around for something i can buy if i manage my goal Hope to hear ur updates Incubabe Good luck!!!
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Post by blondie88 on Apr 25, 2005 1:47:21 GMT -5
Ooh this is good! I'm incredibly competitive! My goal originally was not to pick for a month till my birthday (May 6th) but I broke it after 3 days. lol. Umm my new goal will be May 28th - my dancing group is having its annual ball. yay. I haven't picked for 2 days so far which is pretty good. I'll still let myself pick off any dry skin and maybe a small white spot which i know won't get infected the next day, but that's about it. I HAVE to make it this time! My reward.. hmm. I've got no idea. Probably something to go with my dress lol. Good luck everyone!
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Post by reflection as guest on Apr 25, 2005 16:22:57 GMT -5
Hey Blondie88!! Happy to have u here!! OK i have a CSP confession along with my update.. I managed to pick less today but my goal was to pick under 5 minutes.. I havnt taken the time but am thinking i picked on and off for a total of 10-15 minutes. Not so good. I didnt go to town either so dont have a reward but am going tomorrow. I have decided to change my goal to ZT because its easier just to leave it for a while than say 5 min and be tempted for more. Anyway hope u r both doing well Incubabe and Blondie88!! Ox Reflection
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Post by hoppe on Apr 27, 2005 6:01:30 GMT -5
Hi Reflection
I like your idea! I am competitive too - but I don't feel it works when it comes to picking. I don't know why.
Anyhow, I was considering to join in, but am not sure if I can handle another failure. I am not doing well these days and am trying not to expect to much from myself.
But I thought, I can maybe just have a reasonable goal. My true goal at the moment is to do 7 days of complete ZT for my whole body. I have been thinking about that for a long time. 7 days where I do not touch my skin at all. Well, I am not going to aim for that right away. No way I will manage that. To much anxiety these days - and examinations that increase my stress level enormously - and tooth pain, which makes me pick even more in an effort to distract myself.
What I want to aim for now: -7 days of complete ZT in regard to my back and my scalp, in fact every area of my body except my face. I think that is reasonable. -7 days of DG for my face, of which at least 3 should be total ZT.
It is difficult to think of a reward. Honestly, not picking is more reward than enough for me. But I wish there was something in the world that I wanted so much that it could stop me from picking.... . The only thing I ever discovered that actually can stop me from picking is falling in love. Falling in love and really really wanting to be with somebody can stop me from picking. But that is not something I can buy..... .
Maybe I will come up with a reward later.
Hoping you are all doing well.
hoppe
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Post by hoppe on Apr 27, 2005 9:51:44 GMT -5
Hmm, maybe that goal was unrealistic. I have caught myself picking at my scalp at least 5 times since I posted my goal a few hours ago. I do it unconsciously. Maybe I should redefine the goal to - stop myself whenever I pick at anything.
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Post by Reflection as guest on Apr 27, 2005 14:50:11 GMT -5
Hey Hoppe, I find myself in the same situation as you, with food and CSP. I havent either been able to stick to my goal on this thread although I have improved which is great!! I hope u have to. I too have examinations and its such a stress!!! Im going on a beach trip with my grade in 4 weeks, 2 weeks after exams and really need to be clear on face and body and have lost weight before that. However I KEEP failing the goals and then getting more upset everytime. So I think what should I do?? Should I stop trying so as to avoid getting disapointed when I fail and put all my concentration in my exams... Thus resulting bad skin and lots of weight which results sadness and uncomfort.. And maybe even disturbances in exams.. OR should I push myself through the goals... knowing that I will have hard times etc.. and it will be difficult to concentrate on studying when desiring to pick adn eat.. but just still keep setting goals... I still havnt decided what to do.. I fail my goals.. But at some point it must go well.. I think it all has to do with motivation.. And ACTUALLY MARKING THE START OF THE PATH TO THE NEW ME! Im gonna think a bit more of what to do with all these goals and also I think it would be a great idea if we all set a meeting time to chat were we could do a little ritual to mark the start of the new us..I dunno but we would need ideas... like light a candle, write ur goal down and repeat it for 3 minutes... HAHA or something else but something that we all do at exaclty the same time so we feel unified.. haha cult. Good luck Reflection
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