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12 Challenges

1 participant 0 comments
Posted on: April 13, 2008

Be a home-maker

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

Give something back while you get active. Sign up with an organization that builds houses for the underprivileged. Groups like Habitat for Humanity and GlobalTribe organize local projects and “workingâ...

0 participants 0 comments
Posted on: April 12, 2008

Keep the world beautiful

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

Show your love for public parks, beaches and hiking trails: Call your local parks department to join a volunteer clean-up program. You’ll have an active day while meeting like-minded folks and...

40 participants 15 comments
Posted on: March 28, 2008

Recommend something

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Remember the last time you suggested a movie/restaurant/book and basked in the glow of a tip well done? Try it again in the next 24 hours. It takes some courage, but the rewards definitely outweigh...

6 participants 3 comments
Posted on: February 14, 2008

Be kind, randomly

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

At some point or other, we’ve all probably seen that ubiquitous bumper sticker “Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty.” So this challenge might sound a little clichĂ©. But thatâ...

10 participants 0 comments
Posted on: February 04, 2008

Smile at strangers

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

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.

3 participants 0 comments
Posted on: January 23, 2008

Ask for help

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Because we live in a culture that prizes self-sufficiency and independence, reaching out to others for help can feel pretty risky. In this environment, however, requesting help can actually signify...

17 participants 3 comments
Posted on: January 10, 2008

Say hello to people in the grocery store

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Some people do this all the time. They talk to the cashier. They chat casually with people in the deli department. Basically, they aren’t worried about being rebuffed because they practice being...

6 participants 1 comment
Posted on: December 26, 2007

Give something away

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

In many countries around the world today, people are observing Boxing Day. Celebrated on the first weekday after Christmas (usually on the 26th), this holiday is traditionally reserved for handing out...

19 participants 7 comments
Posted on: December 10, 2007

Practice generosity

Challenge yourself for: 7 days

This week, make an effort to practice generosity without expecting anything in return. Give something away everyday. It could be as simple as a piece of fruit to a friend, $5 to a homeless person...

8 participants 1 comment
Posted on: December 01, 2007

Join a book club

Challenge yourself for: 2 days

Some of us are so busy that taking the time to read a book seems pretty daunting. But we all know how important reading is. This weekend, do some research and find a book club in your area. Libraries...

9 participants 5 comments
Posted on: September 22, 2007

Reconnect with an old friend

Challenge yourself for: 2 days

It’s tempting to think that our immediate network of close friends and family is all we need for support. Sometimes, though, it’s not. Make an effort this weekend to contact someone from your past...

15 participants 5 comments
Posted on: August 11, 2007

Do a good deed

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

It feels good to contribute to making the world a better place. Sometime in the next 24 hours, do a good deed and spread a little happiness.