I own my own small fitness business and i try to complete one of these tasks a month. I think if your not uncomfortable your not doing anything with real significance. Great post and great advice!
At the start of October, we asked five Daily Muse writers to set a goal and stick to it as part of our first-ever 30-Day Challenge.
Now, it’s the end of the month—and all five writers survived! They faced their fears, talked to strangers, brought their lunch every day, meditated, and explored new cities—and they shared their experiences with us all month long. And today, we’re bringing you a wrap-up of how they fared and what they learned.
Did you take on your own 30-day challenge? Tell us how it went on Twitter with hashtag #DailyMuse30Days!
Challenge #1: Do Something I’m Scared Of
Lauren Hargrave
Every day this month, Lauren did one thing that scared her. In final week, she went for the gold: bungee jumping.
Week 4: The Big Jump
Week 3: The Rehearsal Dinner
Week 2: Meeting a Writer, the Ex, and the Wall
Week 1: Showdown in the Office
Challenge #2: Talk to Strangers
Megan Murray
Even when you live in a big city, it’s easy to get stuck in your own little world, so Megan made it her goal to talk to strangers every day. It wasn’t easy, but it was definitely hilarious, and her final week was no exception.
Week 4: “We’re All Going to Die”
Week 3: Awkward Elevator Conversations
Week 2: Pole Dancers on the Train
Week 1: “Sorry” Americans
Challenge #3: Bring My Lunch to Work
Angeline Evans
Angeline challenged herself to bring her lunch to work every day—a task, as she found, that doesn’t quite come naturally to her. But at the end of the month, she realized the big benefits of sticking to her plan.
Week 4: Tallying Up the Savings
Week 3: Diet or Challenge?
Week 2: Chipotle Chicken Sausage Orzo
Week 1: $11 = Four Packed Lunches
Challenge #4: Meditate
Kelly Hanlin McCormick
Yoga buff Kelly sat down for 10 minutes of daily meditation this month. See how her final week went, and why she calls the experience “life-shifting.”
Week 4: How Meditation Changed My Life
Week 3: Why Meditation Should be Mandatory
Week 2: Mentors in Meditation
Week 1: My Quest for Zen
Challenge #5: Explore My New City
Kelsey Colt
Kelsey just moved to Denver for a job, and she’s determined to make new friends, be adventurous, and explore her new city. This week, she reflects on how much she’s accomplished in such a short time.
Week 4: Falling in Love with Denver
Week 3: Going the Extra Mile at Work
Week 2: Bonding With Co-Workers
Week 1: Mile High City Adventures
