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
Exploring Creativity – Examples: writing, drawing, painting, doodling
Choosing the Right One
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?
30 Day Challenges
Looking to improve your life with a 30-day challenge? Here are 30 ideas that will have you on your way to self improvement in 1 month!
Declutter Challenge
If random crap is weighing you down, try this 30-day declutter challenge! Easily declutter your home with the free printable roadmap.
Minimalist Living Challenge
Are you interested in minimalist living? Try it for 30-days. You don’t have to get rid of all of your possessions to participate, and it helps with clutter!
Instagram Photo Challenge
Grab your FREE printable for a daily photo challenge! This includes twelve months, 365 days. You can try it for 30 days . . . or you can extend it as long as you like.
Self Care Challenge
Learn to take care of yourself with 30 days of exploring your mental health, hobbies, spirituality and more.
Drawing Challenge
Explore your creative drawing with this 30-day challenge for kids and adults alike! This is a great way to use your imagination on a daily basis.
Kindness Challenge
Take on this kindness challenge alone, as a family, or with a friend! Spread a little love and positive energy.
Mental Health Challenge
Improve your mood with this mental health challenge from Good Housekeeping. You'll end the month feeling calmer and happier!
Organizing Challenge
Get ready to declutter your house and life with this challenge! Each day you will tackle one space in your home.
Intermittent Fasting Challenge
Train yourself to eat less and be a more mindful eater with this 30-day intermittent fasting challenge!
No Buy Challenge
Learn new skills, change your spending habits and make progress on your saving goals with this 'no buy' (or 'no spend') 30-day challenge.
Gratitude Builds Fortitude Challenge
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.
Adulting Challenge
This is a great 30-day challenge for teens and young adults. Challenge yourself to a month of activities that adults usually do!
Walking Challenge
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!
Home Eating Challenge
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!).
Sweating For The Wedding Challenge
Get in shape for the wedding with this 30-day challenge. I love the fun wedding themes throughout this challenge!
Gratitude Challenge
Learn how to be more appreciative of the little things in your life through activities that focus on positivity. Develop an attitude of gratitude.
Full Body Workout Challenge
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!
Money Saving Challenge
Download the free printable challenge chart and get on your way to saving $500 in 30 days!
Diastasis Recti Challenge
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.
Couples Fitness Challenge
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.
Self Confidence Challenge
Are you struggling with your self confidence this challenge is for you. Take 30 days to work on yourself!
Habit Tracker
Do you have good habits you are trying to work into your life more? Try this 30-day habit tracker so you can visually see how you are doing!
Love Challenge
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.
30 Bags in 30 Days Challenge
Do you have out of control clutter? This challenge will have you getting rid of 30 bags full of things you don't need in one month!
One a Day Clean Eating Challenge
Ease into clean eating with a "one a day" eating 30-day challenge. It's got one thing for you to try each day of the month!
Bible Study Challenge
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.
Creativity Challenge
Spark your creativity with this 30-day challenge. Become a better problem solver, have more original ideas and get creative!
Gratitude Prayer Challenge
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.
Reading Challenge for Adults
This 30 day challenge is aimed at expanding your reading selections and venturing into new genres. You'll read a chapter each day in a different book.
Digital Detox Challenge
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.
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