Looking to improve your life with a new start? Check out these 30 day challenge ideas that will have you on your way to self improvement in one month!
Have you ever wondered why you see so many 30-day challenge ideas online and in magazines? On TV? Recommended by your favorite influences? The short answer is that they work.
The long answer is that in 30 days you can be well on your way to forming a new habit. If you want something to stick long term, doing it for a month often does the trick. It typically takes that long to break a bad habit and form a good one!
A 30-day challenge gives you daily consistency, momentum, and accountability. With these three things, you are more likely to be successful with your new habit and continue it for the long run.
Types of 30-Day Challenges
You will usually find them within the following categories:
Physical Fitness – Examples: ab workout (or another specific part of the body), yoga, running, cycling, walking
Diet – Examples: clean eating, Whole30, intermittent fasting, no sugar
Mental Health – Examples: kindness, self care, self confidence, gratitude
Home & Life Organization – Examples: decluttering, productivity, bullet journal, Happy Planner
Finance & Saving – Examples: budgeting, saving, no spending
Before you decide to take on a 30-day challenge, make sure that it is appropriate and realistic. For example, you may want to check with a doctor before starting a new workout or diet challenge.
Then look at how general the challenge is. The more specific, the more likely you will be to succeed.
In other words, a diet challenge that concentrates on adding more protein to your meals will be more helpful than one that has you attempting all different goals each day.
Other considerations are how it will affect meal planning (for your family), the amount of time each day required, and how it impacts your daily routine.
I’ve collected 30 different challenges you may want to try (one at a time of course).
Whether you want to take on a 30-day challenge alone, with a friend, a child, or a family member, I’ve got ideas for you on this list! Go ahead and scroll down. Which one will you try first?
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Declutter Challenge
If random crap is weighing you down, try this 30-day declutter challenge! Easily declutter your home with the free printable roadmap.
Retrain your brain to see the blessings in life with this gratitude challenge. You will focus on the gratitude mindset, gratitude to yourself, others and the world around you.
Walking is the easiest and most affordable activity you can do to get fit. A 30-day challenge will help you create this new habit. A free printable tracking chart is included!
There's nothing complicated about this challenge! It's just eating dinner at home for 30 days in January. The hope is that this brings some inspiration back to the dinner routine (while also saving money and eating cleaner!).
Kick start your fitness with this free 30-day full body workout challenge. You should notice a change at the end and hopefully have created a new healthy habit!
Any woman who has had a baby knows about the separation of the diastasis recti! This 30-day challenge will help you recover those abs after pregnancy. Video and printable included.
Get fit as a couple with a little friendly competition! This 30-day couples fitness challenge awards points for various healthy activities—spouse with the most points wins.
Andie Thueson is a personal trainer and nutritionist with a book of 30-day challenges. This relationship challenge didn't make the book but she loved it so much she has shared it on her site.
Learn more about the life of Jesus by exploring the 4 Gospels. This free printable comes with daily reading and questions to help you reflect on what you've read.
Break the cycle of complaining with a 30-day gratitude challenge. Each day you will say a different gratitude prayer aimed at gaining a more grateful heart.
This 30-day digital detox will help you consider how technology is taking over your life and how reducing your tech use can benefit you and your relationships.
What do you think of these 30 day challenge ideas and which one will you try? Why not share this post with a friend so they can join in? Then check out these popular posts about improving your home and yourself!
