We found 11 results tagged with "inner growth"

11 Challenges

57 participants 26 comments
Posted on: May 06, 2008

Identify your fitness weakness

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

If you find sticking with an exercise routine difficult, it’s a good idea to figure out why. Perhaps you feel self-conscious at the gym. Or maybe you lack fitness know-how. Today, think about what...

45 participants 24 comments
Posted on: April 21, 2008

Turn off your TV

Challenge yourself for: 7 days

Besides leaving you free to take a walk, meditate, read, cook or socialize, a TV-free life means you save energy and feel like you did something truly rejuvenating. This week, join people across the...

41 participants 19 comments
Posted on: March 09, 2008

Confront a fear or phobia

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

No matter what you’re afraid of, it takes a lot of courage to face something that scares you. Today, challenge yourself to make a list of your fears or phobias. Then, pick one you’re ready to...

18 participants 5 comments
Posted on: March 08, 2008

Go to a movie by yourself

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

If you’ve never done this before, you’ll be surprised at how liberating it can be. Although your first time may cause you to feel somewhat vulnerable, once you’ve done it you’ll be really empowered...

12 participants 1 comment
Posted on: March 06, 2008

Read a book in a new genre

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Are you a fan of mystery novels or biographies? Whatever books you favor, it’s good to occasionally break out of your habit and discover something new. The next time you buy a book, challenge...

5 participants 1 comment
Posted on: January 28, 2008

Visualize yourself healthy

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Practiced by athletes to improve sports performance, mental conditioning can also work for overcoming everyday stress and improving health. What is it, exactly? A practice based on four core...

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...

5 participants 1 comment
Posted on: January 17, 2008

Admit you were wrong

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Knowing you are wrong is one thing. Actually admitting it is something else. It takes a lot of courage and humility to step up and acknowledge when you’re mistaken. Today, think back on a recent...

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...

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...

14 participants 3 comments
Posted on: November 28, 2007

Get out of your comfort zone

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

What makes you feel shy? Ever feel like there’s something you just can’t do because you don’t want to embarrass yourself? Sometimes, we fear doing things that we actually might enjoy. Today, make...