#ManlyMonday: What’s the Manliest Thing You Did This Week? 💪
As the week kicks off, let’s take a moment to reflect on the manliest feats we’ve accomplished in the past seven days. From conquering new challenges to stepping out of our comfort zones, there’s no shortage of opportunities to flex our masculine muscles. So, what’s the manliest thing you did this week? If you’re drawing a blank, don’t worry – I’ve got a few examples and ideas to help inspire your inner manliness. Let’s dive in!
## Finding Confidence in Vulnerability
In a world that often equates masculinity with stoicism and strength, it can be easy to overlook the power of vulnerability. However, embracing our emotions and opening up about our struggles takes a different kind of courage – one that’s equally manly. If you took a step towards vulnerability this week, whether it was sharing your feelings with a friend or seeking help for a personal challenge, that’s a manly accomplishment worth celebrating.
### Example: Opening Up About Mental Health
This week, I took the brave step of reaching out to a therapist to address my struggles with anxiety. It wasn’t easy to admit that I needed help, but acknowledging my vulnerability was a crucial act of self-care – and that’s something I’m proud of.
## Tackling Physical Challenges
From hitting the gym to taking on a demanding project, physical challenges are a classic way to showcase your manly grit. Whether you pushed your limits during a tough workout or exerted yourself to complete a difficult task, your physical achievements deserve recognition. Don’t underestimate the power of physical exertion in proving your manliness!
### Example: Completing a Grueling Workout
This week, I challenged myself to complete a grueling crossfit workout that I’ve been eyeing for months. It pushed me to my limits, but I refused to back down – and crossing the finish line was a testament to my physical strength and determination.
## Nurturing Relationships
The ability to care for and support those we love is a cornerstone of manliness. Whether it’s showing up for a friend in need, spending quality time with family, or expressing gratitude towards a partner, nurturing our relationships is an inherently manly endeavor. If you dedicated time and effort to your loved ones this week, that’s an incredibly manly achievement.
### Example: Supporting a Friend in Need
When a close friend faced a tough situation this week, I made sure to be there for them. From offering a listening ear to providing practical help, I demonstrated the strength of my friendship – and that’s a manly gesture in its own right.
## Embracing New Skills and Responsibilities
Stepping up to the plate and diving into new challenges is a powerful way to assert your manliness. Whether it’s learning a new skill, taking on extra responsibilities at work, or mastering a hobby, growth and development are key components of manly achievement. If you tackled a new endeavor or expanded your skill set this week, give yourself a pat on the back for your masculine ambition.
### Example: Taking On a Leadership Role
This week, I volunteered to lead a crucial project at work, despite feeling some initial apprehension. Embracing the opportunity to guide and motivate my team was a significant step in my professional and personal growth – and a prime example of stepping into a manly role.
In conclusion, manliness comes in many forms, and the manliest thing you do this week might not fit the traditional stereotype. Whether you found strength in vulnerability, conquered physical challenges, nurtured your relationships, or embraced new responsibilities, give yourself credit for embodying the essence of manliness. Keep pushing your boundaries and seeking new opportunities to express your masculine prowess – and you’ll find that there’s no shortage of manly feats to accomplish on a weekly basis. So, what manly endeavor will you tackle next week? The possibilities are endless. 🚀
Iced fished for 8 consecutive hours in negative temps.
Takeout the trash
Clogged the toilet with a massive dump.
Just fixed the sink faucet
I’ve been using Axe body wash all week because I haven’t had the energy to go to the store and get my own “girly” body wash lol
Didn’t share my feelings.
I played videogames to avoid my own feelings.
My husband
I apologized for being wrong.
Not typical manly behavior…but damned manly, I tell you lol
had a meltdown in front of my SO and am still ashamed i exhibited that many emotions
Garage door had one of the spring coils snap. I didn’t know that’s what happened, I just assumed there was an animal knocking shit over in there. So I went outside and tried to lift the door. I couldn’t get it open and then realized what most likely happened.
We called an overhead door company by us and they came over to fix it. Apparently they were impressed by me because what I did in lifting the door had realigned the pistons and safety harness for the spring. They told me they usually need 2-3 guys to do that so I must be pretty strong lol
Dug a splinter out of my thumb with my pocket knife.
I had a contractor out fixing a drywall patch in the ceiling from a leak upstairs. I don’t mess with drywall or plumbing if I can help it. Part of the quote had been repainting the ceiling. Dude stopped me while the last coat of mud was drying and said “I’ll have to run to the hardware store and get a roller cover and a pan, my last set is full of oil based paint.”
I said “Nah, hang on.”
I went to the basement, got one of my three roller pans, a pan liner for easy clean up, a selection of three different nap roller covers for him to choose from, and a chit brush just in case. I brought it all back and he lit up like Christmas. Saved him a trip, and he was so proud of his work when he was done he took a picture of it. I felt so prepared and grown up.
Hold my daughter and tell her I love her unlike that other fucker I grew up with
I saw a lost turtle wandering in the middle of the road. I stopped my car, picked him up, and placed him back in the pond that’s nearby. Poor guy would’ve been ran over. Thankfully, it was a residential street with no traffic at the time.
Took my son to Disney World, and he absolutely loved it.
I wrote a poem for my girlfriend to give to her on valentines.
Changed a tire in -36°C weather. Not something I want to do again.
I farted so loud and long that it upset my housemates
Fixed a broken furnace and found my neighbor dead in her house after I went check on her. I called 911, handled the cops, contacted her relatives, fed her cats, etc.
I spent time with my 5yr old son, listened to him and told him I love him
My kid puked all over me and I just held him until he was done.
Trying to teach my kid that no matter what youre going through your mom and dad are here to help you through it
Farted after I pumped my arm and made a chk-chk sound like I was loading a shot gun
I danced with my daughter at her first school dance.
Sat with my son so he could fall asleep more comfortably. He finds having his Pop in the room reassuring.
I’m supporting my friend through his divorce even though I don’t agree with his choices. I’m not in a place to judge him even though I’m married to his sister. It’s not my marriage, but he’s been my best friend for 15 years so it’s what I believe is the right thing to do.
Hugged my 20 year old son when he was crying.
Took care of my spouse while she was sick.
I braved the slick ice on the driveway and sidewalk so I could clear ice and snow from a small patch of grass outside… so my little fluffy princess Pekingese could take a little poo.
Held a scared old woman’s hand while she was dying.
I love how some of the responses are like “I drove my monster truck to the hardware store while chugging whiskey and eating bacon” and I’m like “FUCK YEA, THAT’S MANLY!!”. And other responses are like “I spent the day being a loving father and husband” and I’m like “FUCK YEA, THAT’S MANLY!!”.