The Challenges.
Try to do a new challenge each week for 52 weeks and choose any from the 75 below (or make up your own)! Or if you don’t want to do a different challenge for 52 weeks, pick one to try each month, or try a challenge for an entire month. Make it your own!
1 Walk outside 3 miles a day, every day for a week. This can be spread out throughout the day!
2 Write down at least 3 things you are grateful for each day for a week.
3 Stretch every day for 30 minutes for a week. You can spread this out throughout the day!
4 Read a non-fiction book within a week.
5 Make your bed every day for a week.
6 Give up all social media for a week.
7 Drink only water for a week (cut out all other beverages).
8 Eat your dinner at a table every night for a week.
9 Complete a 500 piece minimum puzzle within a week.
10 Read a fiction book within a week.
11 Don't eat out for a week. Cook all meals at home.
12 Dance every day for 30 minutes for a week.
13 Take a 5 minute (or less) shower every day for a week.
14 Give up a vice for a week.
15 Deep clean your home in a week. Here is a deep cleaning checklist: https://www.a52weekchallenge.com/s/Deep-Cleaning-Checklist-2ffs.xlsx
16 Do a vegetarian or vegan diet for a week.
17 Give up caffeine for a week.
18 Journal every day for a week.
19 Meditate every day for 20 minutes for a week.
20 Don't spend money in a week. Or only spend money on essentials, such as gas, bills, groceries… This one requires planning!
21 No screen time entertainment (social media, television, YouTube, movies, gaming or streaming) for a week.
22 Say daily affirmations to yourself in the mirror every morning for week.
23 Organize something in your home every day for a week.
24 Walk 5 miles every day for a week. This can be spread out throughout the day!
25 Write a letter or postcard every day for 7 days - mail them all by end of the week.
26 Stretch for 10-15 minutes after you wake up and 10-15 minutes before you go to bed every day for a week.
27 Drink 5-8 glasses of water (or set your own goal) every day for a week.
28 Put lotion on your body every day for a week.
29 Call/reach out to someone different every day for 7 days - Try choosing someone you have not talked to in a while.
30 Do at least 30 minutes of cardio every day for a week.
31 Follow a skincare routing every day for a week. Here is a template you can edit for your skincare routine: https://www.a52weekchallenge.com/s/Skincare-Routine.xlsx
32 Make a new recipe for a meal or snack each day for a week.
33 Take a picture every day for a week. Make it fun - choose a theme of what to take a photo of.
34 Do something self-care related every day for a week.
35 Go to bed every night at the same time for a week.
36 Do not look at your phone for at least an hour before going to sleep every night for a week.
37 No electronics after 6pm every day for a week.
38 Listen to a TED talk or educational podcast every day for a week.
39 Financial Challenge Week: Get into the details. Calculate how much you spend each month, create a payment plan and a budget tracker.
40 This week, pick a nearby trail, park, beach or neighborhood and pick up trash.
41 Write a haiku every day for a week.
42 This week, host a party, dinner party, picnic, game night or some type of gathering.
43 This week, try 3 different foods you've never had.
44 Track your mood every day for a week.
45 This week, conduct a self body exam and schedule a Dr appointment if you come across something of concern.
46 This week focus on your feet, hand and nail care.
47 Dental care week - Floss everyday, brush twice a day, brush tongue, and use mouthwash as necessary.
48 This week, gather and record your family health history.
49 Do a plank challenge everyday for a week. Set your own goals for length of time.
50 This week, explore an area where you live that you have never been to.
51 This week, create a Career Development Plan and update your resume.
52 Write down everything you eat each day and how that food makes you feel for a week.
53 Don't curse for a week, and if you do, put money in a swear jar.
54 Draw something every day for a week.
55 This week, create a vision board.
56 Make a to-do list at the beginning of the week and complete everything on that list by end of the week.
57 Do one thing outside your comfort zone this week.
58 Wake up 30 minutes to an hour earlier than you usually do every day for a week.
59 Read to learn something new for at least 10 minutes a day each day for a week.
60 Read a book or magazine (no screen) each night before bed for a week.
61 Don't consume foods/beverages with added sugar for a week.
62 Stand up at your desk every hour you work each day for a week.
63 Take an hour lunch away from your desk every day for a week.
64 Practice 5-30 minute exercises at your desk or away from your desk every day for a week. Such as, do chair exercises/stretching while off camera, go for a quick walk around the block during a break/or off camera, or if you work from home, have some weights nearby to do some strength training.
65 Eat at least 3-4 servings of fruits and vegetables each day for a week.
66 Go outside for at least 15 minutes every day for a week.
67 Write down 1 good thing about your day every night for a week.
68 Walk an hour every day for a week.
69 Pick out your clothes for the next day the night before each day for a week.
70 Plan out your meals for the week and stick with it.
71 Drink a glass of water when you wake up every day for a week.
72 Tidy up your home every night before you go to bed for a week.
73 Utilize your local library this week. Get a library card if you don't have one.
74 Make a music playlist with a theme and then share it with your friends and/or family.
75 Donate blood or volunteer somewhere this week.