Routine
Some days we exist in a repetitive cycle, where life blurs into tomorrow. But what if you could add excitement, productivity and personal development into your routine — in just 30 days? Doing a 30 day challenge is a great way to get out of your comfort zone, create good habits and even find talents you didn’t know you had! Whether you want to increase creativity, get fit, or learn new skills, there’s a challenge for you. Here are some fun 30-day challenges that can help you spice up your routine and enliven your life.
The Daily Gratitude Challenge
A deceptively simple, but powerful challenge: Note one thing you are grateful for each day. Gratitude also plays an important role in mental well-being, minimizing stress, and helping you to see the good in life. At the end of the challenge, you’ll have a list of 30 things that bring you joy, which will help remind you of the good things in your life.
The Digital Detox Challenge
If you are glued to your phone, set limits on screen time. Challenge yourself to cut back on social media, stand down from screens before bed, or make one hour each day “tech-free” time. This can be reading, journaling, even trying out new hobbies like esports, which provide a more unique combination of enjoyment and competition in environments that aren’t scrolling on social media feeds with no end.
The Fitness Challenge
Fitness challenges can also be tailored to your goals. Whether it’s a 30-day plank challenge, a daily yoga session or committing to 10,000 steps a day, setting a fitness goal can make you healthier and more energetic. The secret is consistency — very small amounts of effort every day will accumulate to massive results over the long run.
The No-Spend Challenge
Want to save money? Try going for 30 days without making any purchases that you don’t absolutely have to make. This practice forces you to be more aware of your trivial spending habits and pushes you to find things to do that won’t cost an arm and a leg. Rather than shop or go out to restaurants, you might find new hobbies such as playing online or esports that have a cheap entertainment value and surprise amount of attention.
The Creative Challenge
Never miss a day —…to become more creative. Be it sketching, composing a short poem, capturing a daily image, or cooking a new dish, creativity challenges also help develop new skill and provide a sense of completion.
The Meditation Challenge
Mindful practice is what we call a game-changer for stress relief. Try meditating for at least five minutes a day. Over time, meditation can help increase focus, develop emotional resilience, and develop a sense of calm. Combining this with other mindful practices — like journaling or gratitude practices — magnifies the benefits.
The Learning Challenge
Spend time every day learning something new. These things can be learning a language, an instrument, how to code or even learning a competitive area like esports. The world of competitive gaming is evolving fast, and finding out the secrets from the top players can be enjoyable and mentally invigorating.
The Random Acts of Kindness Challenge
Do one good deed a day to help spread the love. Whether complimenting a stranger, donating to a cause or helping a friend, small acts of kindness create a ripple effect, making you and others feel good.
The Writing Challenge
Try to create something every single day, be it journals, blogs, or short stories. Writing provides an opportunity to sort through thoughts, work through feelings, and activate creative energy.
The Adventure Challenge
Each day, try something new, even if only for a short time. Take a new route to work, cook a recipe from a different culture or pick up a new hobby. Stepping into new things, taking baby steps helps fight monotony which in turn adds excitement to life.
Wrapping Up
A 30-day challenge is a fun, structured way to challenge yourself to grow, whether in the form of a healthier physical state, greater mental clarity or just general things to do. With a multitude of challenges to try, there’s always room to learn, grow, and uncover new passions—and esports has come a long way from its niche hobby roots and into the forefront of a worldwide craze. So why not choose a challenge and get started today? Swept up on all that, you may be amazed at what you can complete in the space of 30 days!
