Give up not having fun for Lent

I always enjoy thinking up a Lenten discipline with a twist. I've had my years of giving up chocolate and coffee, but I found that when Lent ended, I just seemed to turn into more of an addict, free to binge like never before. Somehow, I think I missed the point. I'm supposed to be looking introspectively, wondering what is keeping me from being my best self. Certainly it's not coffee (dear God, please don't let it be the coffee!) This year I've decided to give up negative thoughts. Yesterday, stupid me, I just caved in. But I'm back on track now, mostly, trying to be more mindful of the thoughts I let linger. Did I remember to put on deodorant today? Lent after all, is not about being deprived of fun, but an opportunity to become more conscious of what is standing in the way of our real joy, our relationship with God.