The Complaint Free World Challenge (a non religious, not for profit
group) originated in Kansas City, USA in 2006 when Will Bowen handed out purple wristbands to his
congregation of 250 people, with the challenge to go 21 days without complaining, criticising or
gossiping.
Less than a year later Will had received requests for, and had
distributed, over 6 million of the wristbands (worldwide) to people wishing to participate in the
challenge and therefore begin changing their lives for the better by leaving their grumbling and
negativity behind.
The idea is simple: you put a purple wristband on your wrist and when you catch
yourself complaining, criticising or gossiping you move the wristband to the other
wrist.
Scientists believe that it takes
21 consecutive days of a new
behaviour for it to become habitual, hence the
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The Manawatu and New Zealand challenge came about as a result of a casual conversation and the
lending of the book 'A Complaint Free World' to one person, who was so excited about it, they passed it on to
another. Before you knew it a group of like-minded friends were sitting around a table one evening, planning what
we hoped would become a 'Regional Challenge' like no other!
Our
Mission is to inspire the people of the Manawatu and New Zealand to discover the benefits of 'a complaint free
life', creating a permanent shift towards an improved community
spirit.
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We have designed our very own New Zealand brochure that explains about
the challenge and a wallet 'language suggestion'
card that comes with the
purple wristband.
The pack is only $2.50. Please note this charge is to cover our costs - we are a not-for-profit
group.
We also have posters and t-shirts available by
request.
You can buy
the wristband
packs on our website and in-store at the herb farm.
Wristbands, Complaint Free Books and the DVD are available
from Inspire Me, 10 Coleman Place,
Palmerston North.
The challenge is also supported by Tony and Jackie Small
(Small Wonders) and Kris Barber (Wealth Design).
Check out www.acomplaintfreeworld.org for more
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the herb farm team is undertaking the challenge and it has
proved to be a fantastic way to improve our work and personal lives. Consider taking the challenge in your
workplace - it is a truly
inspiring way to help make positive changes for your business and your
team.
There are resources available for workplaces, schools and churches who want to
undertake the challenge - please contact us for more
information.
Take the 21 day challenge and change your life 'one day at a
time'!
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