What are you waiting for?

A few weeks ago I came across a TEDTalk given by Matt Cutts called "Try Something New for 30 Days". Feeling like he was stuck in a rut, Matt decided to make positive changes in his life using small and simple steps. He challenged himself to change, by trying something new for 30 days. Incidentally 30 days is about the right amount of time to add or subtract a habit. Matt rode his bike to work, he gave up sugar, and even wrote a 50,000 word novel all in 30 days.

As I thought about my own safe, comfortable life and my extensive bucket list, I decided to try something new and take Matt up on his challenge. "What are you waiting for?" he asked. "I guarantee the next 30 days are going to pass whether you like it or not. Why not think of something you have always wanted to try and give it a shot for the next 30 days."

I told my good friends Heather and Ginger about Matt's challenge and we agreed that for the next 30 days we will all do push-ups. Why push-ups? I suppose because we have to start somewhere. And why this blog? Heather thought is might be a fun way of recording my progress. So, join me as I challenge myself to change for the better!