#makeithappenmonday

Monday is the best day of the week to start a new project, goal or challenge. If there was one thing you’d like to accomplish this week, what would it be?

On Monday, I set a new challenge, thanks to Motrin Canada’s #MakeItHappenMonday, program will hopefully remind women to turn their own wishes into I will’s. Well, it’s really a new goal for me and my kids – to teach them more Greek while we’re visiting Greece. Read more about my goal here.

Coming to the country where my parents were born and raised until they were in their mid-twenties, I feel a little saddened by the fact that my kids don’t speak much Greek. So, I’ve set a goal to have them learn as much Greek as possible in Greece.

How’s it going so far? Well, it’s been definitely helpful having Greek relatives around to speak to them only in Greek. The more immersed they are in the language, the more they are inclined to understand and respond in Greek… often with a little help. I’m hoping that the words my parents and I are teaching them will stick.

We did face a bit of a challenge while visiting the island of Zakynthos as we didn’t have family around to consistently speak the language. Many at the hotel were tourists, and the kids spent most of the day at the beach or pool. But I managed to mostly respond to them in Greek, as did my parents.

Greek is not an easy language to learn – it has a different alphabet as well, and pronunciation can be difficult. There are moments I feel, “why should I bother?” But it’s a disservice to my kids to not give them at least a chance to learn what they can while we’re here.

Once we arrived back in my parents’ hometown, and surrounded by Greek relatives who hardly speak any English, the kids were picking up new words and phrases. Here is some of what they learned so far.

No matter how daunting or challenging a goal may seem, you can’t just give up. While the goal you set for yourself may seem impossible or difficult, you can and will push through.

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Did you set a goal or challenge for yourself this week? Share it with me here, on your own social media with the hashtag #MakeItHappenMonday, and let’s keep each other motivated!

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Goals and wishes – we all have them. But how many of you are actually accomplishing those goals? Your goal could be as grand as travelling the world or writing a book, or as simple as eating healthy or going to the gym. No matter what your goal is, it’s important to you – and that means you need to follow through.

We often become distracted and bogged down by the day-to-day, and what we truly want is tossed to the curb. We make excuses when we think about setting an important goal – my biggest one is, “there isn’t enough time.” Other excuses we tell ourselves often – “it’s too difficult,” “I’m scared” or simply, “I can’t.”

That’s when we have to search within ourselves for inner strength, and push through our own insecurities and fears. Imagine the possibilities when you throw caution to the wind, ditch the nagging fears that have bound you for so long, and step outside your comfort zone. It’s not a pleasant feeling before you take that leap of faith – but once you begin, you’ll never look back.

Motrin Canada is launching a #MakeItHappenMonday program to turn women’s wishes into I will’s – and what better day than a Monday to do it. Mondays are like a new beginning – they set the tone for the rest of the week. Set a goal for yourself every Monday and see what happens!

What is my #MakeItHappenMonday challenge?

Growing up, my parents spoke to us in Greek only, and I also went to Greek school . But since my Italian husband and I were born in Canada, our main language is English and we don’t speak Greek or Italian at home. My challenge is to help teach my children Greek while we are on vacation in Greece. Should be a breeze, no? Well, Greek isn’t an easy language to learn! But I’m going to try my very best.

I’m taking part in #MakeItHappenMonday because challenging myself is the best way to ensure that I will follow through with my goal. Making a commitment out loud will keep me accountable – and now I’m asking you to do the same.

What do YOU want to accomplish this week? Whether it be cooking a new meal, trying hot yoga, or even taking time for yourself, if you don’t ever make a goal out loud, it will never come to life. Join the movement and turn every wish into a, I WILL.

What will be your challenge this week? Share it with me here, on your own social media with the hashtag #MakeItHappenMonday – I’d love to know!

How is Your Make it Happen Monday Challenge Going?

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