BY NICOLE IRVING AND AMANDA ROLAND
This challenge can be done in any order on any day and as m any times as you want. It is a starting point to rebooting and refreshing your mind and body for the new year! Pick a day and item to try/start, and try to carry that on for the rest of the month, not just the day. It is said that a new habit is formed after trying something new for 21 days!
DAY 1 – Start a gratitude journal
DAY 2 – Compile birthdays of all friends/families to send cards all year!
DAY 3 – Meditate for 5 minutes
DAY 4 – Plant flowers
DAY 5 – Make a $5 donation to any charitable cause
DAY 6 – Eliminate one unhealthy food from your diet
DAY 7 – Add one new vegetable to your diet
DAY 8 – Say goodbye to negative influences in your life
DAY 9 – Build a fire pit
DAY 10 – Cook one new recipe
DAY 11 – Take a walk in a new place
DAY 12 – Start listening to a new podcast
DAY 13 – Limit screen time to 1/2 of your usual
DAY 14 – Call a friend to ask them, “Are you okay?”
DAY 15 – Treat yourself to a massage
DAY 16 – Add one new fruit to your diet
DAY 17 – Cut back on consuming too much caffeine
DAY 18 – Go stargazing
DAY 19 – Visit adoptable pets and give them a hug
DAY 20 – Take a relaxing bath
DAY 21 – Start recycling, if you haven’t started!
DAY 22 – Call your mother! (or other important person)
DAY 23 – Sign up for a class on Lynda.com
DAY 24 – Clean out one closet in your home
DAY 25 – Try your hand at an instrument
DAY 26 – Work on a new yoga pose
DAY 27 – Read a new book
DAY 28 – Challenge yourself to a race
DAY 29 – Play chess
DAY 30 – Paint a self portrait
DAY 31 – Go bird watching
DAY 32 – Stay home and binge movies
DAY 33 – Visit the beach
DAY 34 – Take photos of nature
DAY 35 – Cut out swearing
DAY 36 – Visit a museum
DAY 37 – Stop body shaming yourself
DAY 38 – Start doing sit-ups and pushups each night before bed
DAY 39 – Try your hand at gardening
DAY 40 – Listen to your smart watch and breathe!
DAY 41 – Write love letters to your partner
DAY 42 – Try an at-home dance / Zumba workout
DAY 43 – Reorganize your bathroom
DAY 44 – Schedule all your doctor appointments for the year
DAY 45 – Watch a sunrise
DAY 46 – Start each day with a stretch
DAY 47 – Plan a staycation
DAY 48 – Watch your favorite movie
DAY 49 – Plan a picnic
DAY 50 – Do art!
DAY 51 – Buy yourself a present
DAY 52 – Get a solid 8 hours of sleep
DAY 53 – Try a new restaurant
DAY 54 – Install carbon monoxide detectors
DAY 55 – Switch up your workout routine
DAY 56 – Start a new TV series
DAY 57 – Drink 8 glasses of water
DAY 58 – Find joy and laugh often!
DAY 59 – Cut out excuses
DAY 60 – Choose happy!
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