#monthly-challenges

Try to avoid negative affirmations for 30 days.

Again, the goal of this challenge is for you to develop a habit of using words with contractions less.

Try to flip the sentences to focus on the positive rather than the negative.

For example, instead of saying “I probably won't be able to do this”, say “I will try my best to do this”.

This will teach your brain to look for opportunities and to see the good in every situation.

Listen to music for the mood you want to be in, instead of the mood you're already in.

It is interesting how we usually listen to sad songs when we are sad, even though listening to something upbeat could have actually cheered us up a little bit.

Make a playlist of happy songs and listen to them whenever you are starting to feel sad or lonely.

Write down 3 things you are grateful for every day.

Start a gratitude diary and every evening before going to sleep jot down three things you are thankful for. These can be the tiniest things, like good weather or getting a compliment from someone.

Avoid toxic people for 30 days.

OK, this may sound like it shouldn't be in the “easy” section. Of course, sometimes you will just have to face negative people and there will be no way around it.

But the idea is that you will make a conscious effort to avoid them. And will try to stay away from arguments and drama.

Compliment someone each day.

The power of random daily compliments is underrated!

This little act of kindness can make someone's day. It also gives you a reason to smile and focus on something good for a second. Plus, it's a great way to build trust and start conversations with strangers. And finally, what goes around, comes around! 

Take a 20-minute walk each day.

Walking is simply great for your health. It helps you lose weight, gives you more energy and helps to clear your mind.

So if you find you're stuck in your car in traffic most of the time, find time to go for a short walk every day. Even if it is during your lunch break!

Take one photo a day.

Make a little 30-day photo diary. Create a folder on your phone or your computer and save the photos in there.

But the rule is that only 1 photo can go in it per day. We are used to posting so much meaningless stuff on social media, that it will be good to try and pick just one moment a day that is photo worthy.

It works the other way round, too. Sometimes you may think there is nothing good or interesting happening in your life at all. This challenge will make you look for little happy moments harder, trust me, there is always something.