[Challenge]Do It Different Challenge! [January 2017][Face your fears][Get motivated][Get motivating][Step out of your comfort zone]

#Happy New Year, AudioHaven!

Welcome to 2017 - thank fuck 2016 is over and done with.

Full instructions for this month's challenge are in an audio - so please listen to it:

##LISTEN TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND CHALLENGE DETAILS!

Feel free to ask any questions about this challenge as I want as many people as possible to take part! Post questions in the comments section.

##As always, be sure to tag your posts [Challenge] [January 2017]

I was reminding so many of you to add the correct tags after you had posted last month!

A few of you have said (yes, market research is a thing) you like to read the Challenge instructions, so here's a written recap, but not a substitute for the audio instructions. There are 3 parts to the challenge...

#1) Do It Different!

For this challenge, post something that you have never posted before. Yes, some of you talented people have covered all variety of things, in which case, do the one you have done the least, or that you find the most challenging. Feel the fear and do it anyway!!! (More details about this are in the linked audio instructions.)

#2) Encouragement and Accountability!

So many people are trying new things at this time of the year, so here are some ideas of the kinds of things you can record, but seriously, let your imaginations run wild. (More details about this are in the linked audio instructions.)

• Write/Perform a script or audio where you encourage your SO or friend to continue with their diet, workout regime, hobby or whatever they may be trying to quit.

• Record an accountability Ramble where you talk about the things you want to achieve in 2017. Or talk about something difficult or dark that you've had to deal with and overcome. Dark or light, open up, your story may inspire someone else.

• Whether you think you can or you can't, sing a song - even better if it has some meaning or significance for you. C'mon - it's just singing... gulps

• If you've always performed alone, why not collab with someone on a song, script or questionnaire/ramble. I've even written a short 5 question questionnaire that would be perfect for a collab!

#3) Support

There are people who will really be stepping out of their comfort zones with this challenge! Be a good community member and listen to their audios and comment to show support and to encourage them.

#December Mod Picks... As always, the mods pick audios/scripts/posts they particularly enjoyed and trust me when I say, this time was difficult. Here are the mod picks for the December challenge:

u/alwaysslightlysleepy chose - /u/TheHottieNextDoor singing a cover of We Need A Little Christmas

u/Issoladach chose - /u/bevulnerable singing a Hanukkah song

u/LameLunaire chose - /u/tiger501 rambling about what he would do if he won the lottery

u/VampyreWisdom chose - [/u/PrincessAmiAudios singing a Maria Mena cover, collabing with u/Eraskol](https://www.reddit.com/r/AudioHaven/comments/5itjl4/f_home_for_christmas_maria_mena_cover_collab_with/)

Well done you guys and everyone who took part in the challenge!

##Now get posting and make January the toughest month for mod picks!!!