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22 Challenges
Indulge in body therapy
Most of us are familiar with Swedish massage. Yet there are many other types of touch therapies that serve to do more than just relax your body. Body therapy disciplines run the gamut from...
Have an album-athon
The digitization of music has a dark side: When did you last listen to an entire album? Today, challenge yourself to find a piece of music that you haven’t heard in a while and listen to it straight...
Become aware of stress
Did you know that stress can cause headaches, irritability, poor concentration, confusion, and food overconsumption? The first step in reducing yours is to become aware of your stress triggers. Today...
Salute the sun
Want to energize your body and clear your mind before starting your day? Try sunrise yoga. Enjoy some invigorating sun salutations before leaving the house - look online for a routine that fits your...
Banish negative thoughts
We all have an inner critic that tells us when we’ve done something wrong and won’t let us forget it. What’s worse is sometimes it’s difficult to quiet that critic and get on with our day. Today...
Make time for you
Many of us spend our days rushing from activity to activity with precious few moments to really stop and enjoy small pleasures. Today, make an effort to break that cycle. Challenge yourself to...
Lift your mood with music
If you sit down and pay attention to how music makes you feel you realize how powerfully it can affect your emotions. And not just your emotions. According to some studies, music actually stimulates...
Tune-in to your internal clock
Sleeping is part of your body’s 24-hour biological cycle, also known as your circadian rhythm. When you get enough sleep, your body has time to do regular maintenance work. That’s why after a good nightâ...
Smile at strangers
Isn’t it amazing how a smile from a passing stranger can brighten your day? Today, challenge yourself to smile at someone in passing. Spread a little happiness.
Visualize yourself healthy
Practiced by athletes to improve sports performance, mental conditioning can also work for overcoming everyday stress and improving health. What is it, exactly? A practice based on four core...
Close the door on last year
It’s natural to look back on the past year and assess where you started and how far you’ve come. This process helps with closure, and it also gives you renewed hope for the coming year. Every new...
Set goals for the year ahead
Looking forward to a successful new year is a lot more than just following through on a New Year’s resolution. It’s about setting tangible goals for yourself and marking your progress along the way...
Enter your day slowly
Rushing to get ready every morning causes you to start your day at a high-stress level. Today, make a commitment to start tomorrow morning at a slower pace. Wake up at least 30 minutes earlier...
Forgive yourself
Letting go of self-blame can be incredibly difficult. Today, identify one thing to forgive yourself for. Write it down, along with all the reasons why you believe it’s your fault…and the reasons it...
Start a meditation practice
Some research shows meditation may be linked to decreased stress, anxiety, and depression. It may also help many medical conditions, including allergies, chronic pain, and heart disease. Not to...
Listen to music
According to some studies, music activates the brain’s pleasure centers, which in turn may help lower blood pressure, reduce pain, and improve sleep. Today, take a few minutes to enjoy your favorite...
Slow down
Faster isn’t necessarily better. We often get caught up rushing around and multi-tasking. As a result we’re not fully paying attention. Today, as much as possible, practice doing one thing at a time...
Start a journal
Sometimes we don’t really know what we think or how we feel about something until we write it down. Whether you go out and buy a spiral notebook or turn on your computer and begin typing, make an...
Create a soothing workspace
Sometimes taking a few minutes out of your busy day to reorganize your workspace can reap huge rewards. Today, make it a priority to find ways of readjusting your working environment to soothe your...
Introduce some quiet into your life
When you have some time on a weekend, no matter how hard it seems, try to spend an entire day without using your cell phone, PDA, or the Internet. Block out all uninvited distractions and spend some...
Share something you've been holding back
Sometimes it's difficult to share what's going on inside your head or heart. Today, make an extra effort to find a positive way to tell someone what you've been thinking or feeling. You might be...
Be good to yourself
In the next 24 hours, set aside 10 minutes for yourself. Take a hot bath, drink a cup of tea, or meditate. The point is to show yourself a little kindness. You'll appreciate it.
