30 Days Challenges

Current challenge

Goal: Watch a 15-minute video on a new topic every day.
Why: Gain a broader knowledge of more things and discover potential new interests.
Topic ideas:
- History: prehistory, Roman Empire, Ancient Egypt, medieval Europe, vikings
- Science: Internet history, 3D printing, genetics & DNA, renewable energy, life evolution
- Health: immune system, gut health, brain plasticity, vaccines
- Society: major religions, anthropology, immigration, political systems
- Nature: volcanoes, earthquakes, climate change
- Culture: art movements, Japan, India, Brazil
Topics done:
- Science: History of electricity, 3D printing
- History: Timeline of world history, Roman Empire

None, starting in October 2024.

Goal: Write 3 things I’m grateful for each day.
Why: I tend to focus a lot on the future, what might happen, what I should do to avoid or prepare for it, overthinking. This challenge could help me to be more present, positive, realize how lucky I am and improve my overall happiness.

Goal: Listen to an audiobook for 30 minutes each day.
Why: I’m a slow reader and listen to many podcasts. I like books, but I’m not making as much progress as I’d like. I feel Audible could be a solution to “read” more.

Goal: Practice piano for 15 minutes each day.
Why: I’ve had a piano for years, playing with one hand (or even one finger) for fun. I have tried different approaches to get better, but never really found the right method for me. I want to try again and be more consistent, see if I can make progress, or at least have fun doing it.

Goal: Write for about 10 minutes in a journal each day. (maybe using a template, or a journal with random questions to help)
Why: As an overthinker, I tend to go around in circles on certain issues, often making them more complicated than they are and procrastinating in a way. I’ve done a weekly journal several times and it has helped, but I think I could try doing it daily if prompted with good questions.

Goal: Try to draw something every day, regardless of the result.
Why: I draw very badly, but I’ve never really tried to improve. This challenge could help me to switch off, concentrate on something else, and who knows, maybe make some progress.

Goal: Add 2 new basic words per day on my Mosalingua app
Why: I’m planning a trip to Japan in 2025, so I installed an app to learn some words. But it’s hard and I’m not consistent, so I’m not making much progress. I might need some extra motivation to do it, this challenge might help.