101 30-Day Self-Care Challenge Ideas

30-Day Challenges are a great way to try something new or commit to a new habit without feeling
overwhelmed. Because I mean, hey, if you can do something for 30 days, then you can definitely make it a
part of your regular routine. Im a big believer that self-care doesnt have to be something you dont have
time for. In fact, some of the most beneficial ways to take care of yourself involve activities, actions, and
mindset shifts that only take a few minutes --- you totally got this, boo!

There are a couple ways to use this worksheet:

Choose up to 3 ideas at a time to implement daily for 30 days
Try a new idea listed below each day for 30 days
Use stickers, highlighters, or doodles to track your progress and fill in each day

Share your progress calendar on Instagram

and use the hashtag #30DOSC so I can see what youre working on!

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1 Meditate for 5-10 Minutes a Day 34 Watch sunset or sunrise 71 Visit a new coffee shop/store/area of your
2 Write down 3 things you're grateful for 35 Give up alcohol for 30 days town
3 Do at least 25 jumping jacks 36 Take a photo of something that makes you 72 Go to a park
4 Sit down at the table for breakfast every happy 73 Visit the library
morning 37 Write down one thing each day that made 74 Go 30 days without watching TV
5 Read for 15 minutes before bed each night you laugh 75 Drink seltzer water instead of soda
6 Light incense or a candle when you get 38 Spend 10 minutes drawing or doodling -- 76 Make time each day to do absolutely
home even if you think you "can't" nothing
7 Write a letter to someone every day 39 Write down a quote or something powerful 77 Turn off all electronics after 7pm
8 Write down one thing each day you love you heard each day 78 Write down negative thoughts and cross
about yourself 40 Make tea before bed them out
9 Watch 30 minutes of that show you've been 41 Write yourself a note for the next day 79 Set a bedtime and stick to it
meaning to catch up on 42 Donate one thing from your home every day 80 Look in the mirror and say out loud what you
10 Make the bed each morning first thing for a month love about your body
11 Cook a meal for yourself each day 43 Knit or crochet 81 Try daily dry brushing
12 Take a walk rain or shine 44 Spend time coloring 82 Pull a daily Tarot or Oracle card for fun
13 Get up 20 minutes earlier than your regular 45 Work on an art project 83 Make a wish
time 46 Paint a rock 84 Add a page to your Buddha Book
14 Spend 15 minutes each day organizing a 47 Give yourself a hand and foot massage 85 Add more Feng Shui to your home
space in your home 48 Watch a TED Talk 86 Set a reminder every few hours to check in
15 Write a letter to your future self using 49 Stretch on yourself
FutureMe.org (imagine how fun it will be 50 Try Yoga 87 Clean something in your house
to read 30 days of letters to yourself later 51 Learn a new word 88 Switch to natural DIY household cleaners
on) 52 Eat meals without your phone or TV 89 Remove added sugar from your diet each
16 Give yourself a daily facial 53 Take a power nap day
17 Go on a short bike ride 54 Commute to work without your car 90 Stop drinking any caffeine after Noon
18 Drink half your body weight in oz of water 55 Write a Thank You note/card 91 Eat something green with each meal
19 30 days of Random acts of kindness 56 Take a walk without your phone 92 Log what you eat each day
20 Eat an apple/banana/orange/piece of fruit 57 Sweat 93 Create a list of books you want to read,
each day 58 Go to the local pool movies you want to see, etc.
21 Complete a Crossword or Sudoku Puzzle 59 Drink green tea 94 Create a Google Doc for all your ideas and
22 Morning affirmations 60 Start your morning with a green smoothie add to it daily
23 Floss 2x a day 61 Go a month without makeup 95 Pack your lunch for the day the night before
24 Use lotion on your hands 62 Walk 10,000 steps 96 Clean the kitchen/set the coffee for the next
25 Watch How To Videos on something you've 63 Take 10 deep breaths in and out in the day
always wanted to learn (check YouTube) morning and before bed 97 Stay off the internet in the evening
26 Solo Dance Parties 64 Bake something (bring the leftovers to work 98 Add to your visualization board
27 15 minutes of listening to your favorite music or give to someone in need) 99 Ask a new person each day what makes
28 Sitting in nature 65 Write down something you did each day that them happier than anything else
29 Cuddling with a pet made you feel proud 100 Do something spontaneous or out of the
30 Text a friend and let them know why they 66 Keep a list of what you accomplished each ordinary
matter to you day 101 Read an article each day from a website that
31 Take a bubble bath 67 Start a Bullet Journal inspires you (like TinyBuddha)
32 Watch funny YouTube videos 68 Keep track of your expenses
33 Skype a friend or family member (even for a 69 Listen to a guided relaxation
few minutes) 70 Drive somewhere new
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