DAY 1 - The 100 Day MI Experiment!
We have begun!
Wow!
We have 28 people who have signed on in the comment section below! And I have heard that more are ready to start or maybe have already started!
So let’s go!
Todays Prompt: Affirm someone today.
That’s it. No big deal, though it might be to them.
Send them a text or do it live, connect your appreciation to something that you think they value. For example, “I really appreciate how you pay attention to the little things in your yard. You seem to really value order and simplicity. I like having you as a neighbor!”
If they respond, notice that.
Write it up in the comments below
And by the way you are free to do anything you want with this experiment. Today's prompt is just an idea out of my head, I trust you will do what is right for you.
Want to Join in?
Just start! And tell us what you did in the comments below
And feel free to comment on your fellow traveler’s write-ups!
You Decide
Some folks are starting small, with just 7 days, some are committing to 3 times a week, some are going for 30, and some are going to try for the full 100 days. You decide.
We definitely did not want to be provoking anyone's perfectionism with this experiment!
If you're catching up with this for the first time here's the idea;
Commit yourself to a time limited intentional practice of MI
Tell us what you did every time you do it, put it in the comments of the daily Substack prompt
My Commitment to You
I am committing to helping out by sending a daily blog post on Substack everyday for the next 100 days. The post will include prompts and ideas of what people are doing which might stir your interest in the project and for that day. You are free to try the prompt idea for that day, or do your own thing. Every attempt at practicing MI is welcome!
Low Barriers
As you all know I am interested in providing MI with the lowest barriers possible: MI Practice and MI Snacks are free and you don't even have to register, you just show up. I’m hoping we can do this the same way here on Substack.
If you are wondering how and why you are getting this, you signed up to receive emails and substack blog posts from me when you registered for the free MI Practice and Snacks. If this is no longer meeting your interests, you are free to unsubscribe at any time.
Ready to Start?
Just do it!
Sky
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We are all in this together
Sky Kershner, LPC, ALPS, LCSW, DMin
Assistant Professor, WVU School of Medicine
MINT Certified Trainer of Motivational Interviewing
AAMFT Approved Supervisor / Member IEDTA / PACT L2
304-220-0088 / www.wv-mi.com / the mi-ai practice space
From Irene Voros
Thank you for the whole idea of the100days. It was so heartwarming to see the comments, it was like re-meeting old friends, recognizing their essence and communication styles, smiling as I take in their wisdom. Also to have a taste of your warmth , humor and humbleness. Yes, we are all in this boat together rowing MIA along. Somehow, it all reminds me of one of my favorite folk songs “Michael row the boat ashore“
Self-empathy is my first step in strengthening my MI skills. So after some thoughts, I decided that I should offer this affirmation to myself. I am generous, courageous, creative, and skillfull. It's wonderful to be an independent woman.