There are plenty of 30-day challenges out there, but this post is unique in that all the challenges listed are wellness-based. It may seem counterintuitive; after all, balance is at the foundation of wellness. However, quitting a harmful habit, like smoking, would drastically improve your overall health, which would then enable you to achieve true balance. And the thirty-day challenge, while not a scientifically proven method, allows the perfect opportunity to quit harmful habits while developing healthy ones. Plus, it’s fun, especially when several people (or a group of people) participate. Read on for 30 exciting ideas for thirty-day challenges.
Difficulty Level – Easy
1. Give one compliment per day
2. 30 days of flossing
3. Five minutes of mindful breathing every day
4. 30 days of gratitude journaling
5. Set sleep schedule for 30 days
6. 30 days of matcha or green tea
7. Learn a new vocabulary word every day for 30 days
8. Daily act of kindness
9. Read a random Wikipedia article every day for 30 days
10. 30-day dog walk challenge
11. Write a daily poem or short story
12. No cursing for 30 days
13. Pray (or spend time in quiet reflection) every morning
14. Watch a TED Talks (or similar) every day
Difficulty Level – Medium
15. 30-day vegan challenge
16. 30 days of following a strict budget (no “wants,” only “needs”)
17. 30-day gym challenge
18. 30-day documentary challenge
19. 30-days of cleaning and organization; the decluttered home challenge
20. No fast food, no carryout, and no dining out for 30 days
21. Write a book chapter daily
Difficulty Level – Hard
22. 30-day art challenge (one drawing or painting per day)
23. 30-day Pinterest challenge (one Pinterest project a day)
24. No social media
25. 30 days of no caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, or other substances
26. No driving for a month
Difficulty Level – Nearly Impossible!
27. No cell phone or Internet (except for work-related use); the 30-day unplugged challenge
28. One hour of daily exercise
29. 50 sits ups or crunches daily
30. Sugar-free challenge
Please post your ideas for a 30-day challenge in a comment!
