FAQs

Q: Are you really going to do this crazy experiment every month?

A: Yes. Each month will be a new topic, some will be easier for you, some will be harder for you. But all will be topics that deserve a little more intentionality in our lives.

Q: Do I have to commit to this for the whole year?

A: Absolutely not. This is called Try a MONTH Without. You can decide as I announce each topic if you want to join in for that month. I’m gonna do each month and I’d love your company, but don’t feel any pressure. Choose what works for you.

Q: How do I commit to a month?

A: A few days before the month begins, you’ll get an email from me, announcing the topic, and a “commit” button to opt-in. All you have to do is hit that button and I’ll know that you’ve decided to try that month.

Q: Next month’s topic is hard. I don’t know how I’m going to pull it off. Can you help me?

A: Yes. Each month, I’m going to post some helpful hints and tools you can use on the toolkit page. This will include posts you can easily share on social media to help you recruit others to either keep you accountable or join in, as well as any resources that might help you. I’ll post the toolkit a few days before the month starts and give you a link to it. Until then, don’t stress about it!

Q: What happens if I fail?

A: I come to your home and lecture you. Kidding. Nothing happens. I’m not here to enforce rules. I’m here to encourage you to try. That’s why it’s called TRY a month without. Even if you give up on your commitment a few days into the month, you will still be better off than if you had not tried at all. Plus, you may learn something.

Q: What happens at the end of the month?

A: At the end of the month, all I ask is that you take a moment to think about what you learned. That’s it. Then you can decide to do whatever you want. Remember this isn’t a boycott, it’s simply a reset. With the fresh perspective of taking a month off, you can now decide with a more clear mind how and to what degree you want to introduce the item back into your life.

Q: What if I have another question?

A: Feel free to email me at john@tryamonthwithout.com. I would love to know your questions, and will either answer you one on one, or update the FAQs to answer your question.

Q: What if I have a suggestion for an upcoming topic?

A: I would LOVE to hear your suggestions. Submit your idea here.

Q: What if I have a story to share about my experience with Try A Month Without?

A: I would be thrilled to hear your stories about what you have learned or taken away from this experience. Follow @tryamonthwithout on Instagram, where you can DM me, or share your comments and stories with all of us.