This year, why not embark on a 30-day mission to try something new and exciting? In fact, the act of learning and doing something new actually may even produce new neurons in your brain, according to eLife.
“Everything that you experience leaves its mark on your brain. When you learn something new, the neurons involved in the learning episode grow new projections and form new connections.”
We have compiled 30 days of new experiences and adventures to get you started. And remember, start slow, and spread the experience out. They don’t all have to be consecutive days or even all in one month. Make notes of what you liked about it, what you didn’t like about it, repeat what brought you joy and share the experiences with others that make you happy! A new year is a great time for new growth and adventures!
Day 1
Order sushi.
Day 2
Try glass blowing.
Day 3
Go snorkeling.
Day 4
Experience the theater.
Day 5
Go stargazing.
Day 6
Try pickleball.
Day 7
Cook a full traditional Thanksgiving meal… by yourself!
Day 8
Read a Shakespeare classic.
Day 9
Complete an entire crossword puzzle… without using Google!
Day 10
Pamper yourself with a spa treatment.
Day 11
Order something different at Starbucks.
Day 12
Buy a houseplant and try your green thumb.
Day 13
Visit a city, state or country you have always wanted to see.
Day 14
Heal your heart by making amends with someone.
Day 15
Learn five simple phrases in a language you always wanted to learn.
Day 16
Learn Chopsticks on the piano.
Day 17
Take a cold plunge.
Day 18
Bake a cake for no reason at all!
Day 19
Go bird watching.
Day 20
Try your hand at gem mining or diamond digging.
Day 21
Learn to play chess.
Day 22
Host a dinner party and play charades.
Day 23
See snow.
Day 24
Say five positive affirmations to yourself.
Day 25
Try dancing…tap, hip hop, ball room!
Looking for more thrills?
For those that are more adventurous, you can always add (at your own risk, with safety precautions in place):
- Hang gliding
- White water rafting
- Dog sledding
- Bungee jumping
- Swimming with sharks
- Cave diving
- Cliff jumping
Day 26
Swim with _______ (insert with animal of choice).
Day 27
Embark on a hike.
Day 28
Meditate in a zen garden.
Day 29
Peruse through an art gallery.
Day 30
Smile at everyone you see!
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