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30-Day Try Something New Challenge

Spend a month trying small, safe, nearby new things, from a new recipe to a new route home.

Each day takes up to 15 minutes. Every task has an at-home version, and four Grace Days leave room for real life.

  • 30 days
  • Up to 15 min a day
  • Balanced
  • 4 Grace Days
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No account needed. You can change the length, time, or pace after you start.

Built for real days

  • A smaller version every day

    Short on time or energy? Every task has a smaller version, and it counts as done.

  • Grace Days built in

    Use a Grace Day when life gets in the way. Your progress stays, and nothing resets.

  • A clear start and finish

    Tasks go from easy first steps to a simple finish, so you always know what comes next.

The 30-day plan

One task a day, from an easy start to a clear finish. The smaller version always counts as progress.

Getting started

  1. Day 1 · about 15 min

    Tell one person about your quest, or write down why you want to try new things.

    Short on time? Write one sentence about why this sounds fun.

  2. Day 2 · about 5 min

    Choose three new things from your list and decide which to try first.

    Short on time? Choose just one new thing to try soon.

  3. Day 3 · about 5 min

    Write a list of ten small new things you could try nearby or at home.

    Short on time? Write down three small new things.

  4. Day 4 · about 15 min

    Choose a daily moment for your new thing, such as after lunch or before dinner.

    Short on time? Choose the time of day.

  5. Day 5 · about 15 min

    Decide what small, safe, and nearby means for you, and add a version of each one you can do at home.

    Short on time? Write one rule for what feels comfortable.

Building momentum

  1. Day 6 · about 15 min

    Ask someone to recommend a book, a song, or a small thing to try.

    Short on time? Write down one thing to ask someone.

  2. Day 7 · about 15 min

    Sit somewhere you have not sat before, such as a bench or a window seat, and watch the world for ten minutes.

    Short on time? Watch from a new spot for five minutes.

  3. Day 8 · about 15 min

    Make a tea, coffee, or drink in a way you have not tried before.

    Short on time? Try one new flavor or ingredient.

  4. Day 9 · about 15 min

    Try a food or drink you have never had before.

    Short on time? Taste one new thing, however small.

  5. Day 10 · about 15 min

    Take a different route on a walk or on the way home.

    Short on time? Walk one street you have not walked before.

  6. Day 11 · about 5 min

    Listen to a genre of music you do not usually choose.

    Short on time? Listen to one new song.

  7. Day 12 · about 5 min

    Sit in a different seat or spot at home and notice how the room looks.

    Short on time? Sit somewhere new for five minutes.

  8. Day 13 · about 5 min

    Listen for three sounds you do not usually notice, indoors or outdoors.

    Short on time? Notice one new sound.

  9. Day 14 · about 5 min

    Learn one word in a language you do not speak and say it out loud.

    Short on time? Look up one new word.

  10. Day 15 · about 15 min

    Visit a cafe, shop, or park you have never been to, or explore one online.

    Short on time? Look at one new place on a map or website.

  11. Day 16 · about 15 min

    Learn the name of one plant, bird, or animal you often see but cannot name.

    Short on time? Look at one plant or bird and describe it.

  12. Day 17 · about 15 min

    Try a small skill for 15 minutes, such as juggling, whistling, or a card trick.

    Short on time? Practice it for five minutes.

  13. Day 18 · about 15 min

    Look at your neighborhood in a new way, such as at sunrise, at dusk, or from a bench.

    Short on time? Look out of a window at a time you usually do not.

  14. Day 19 · about 15 min

    Listen to a short podcast or talk on a topic you know little about.

    Short on time? Listen to five minutes of it.

  15. Day 20 · about 15 min

    Try a hobby you have never done for 15 minutes, such as drawing, knitting, or origami.

    Short on time? Try the hobby for five minutes.

  16. Day 21 · about 15 min

    Visit a library or museum, in person or online, and look at something unfamiliar.

    Short on time? Look through one shelf or one online exhibit.

  17. Day 22 · about 15 min

    Make something small from things you already have, such as a card, a sketch, or a paper boat.

    Short on time? Make the simplest version you can.

  18. Day 23 · about 15 min

    Play a board game, card game, or puzzle you have never played.

    Short on time? Read the rules of one game.

  19. Day 24 · about 15 min

    Take a photo of something you would normally walk past.

    Short on time? Take one photo of something ordinary.

  20. Day 25 · about 5 min

    Say hello to a neighbor or someone you often see but have not spoken to.

    Short on time? Smile and nod at one new person.

Finishing strong

  1. Day 26 · about 5 min

    Choose one new thing you would happily do again and decide when.

    Short on time? Name one thing you would like to do again.

  2. Day 27 · about 5 min

    Read your list and notice which new thing surprised you most.

    Short on time? Name one new thing that surprised you.

  3. Day 28 · about 15 min

    Tell someone about a new thing you enjoyed, or invite them to try it with you.

    Short on time? Write down who you might tell.

  4. Day 29 · about 15 min

    Write a new list of ten things to try next month.

    Short on time? Write down three things to try.

  5. Day 30 · about 15 min

    Do your favorite new thing again and notice what feels different the second time.

    Short on time? Do a small piece of it again.

Before you start

  • Keep every new thing small, safe, and nearby. Choose things that feel comfortable for you.
  • Every task has a version you can do at home, so weather or energy never has to stop you.
  • Keep your notes on paper or in your own notes app. This quest does not store what you write.

Helpful tips

  • A new thing does not have to be good. Trying it is the whole point.
  • If something does not suit you, enjoy having tried it and pick another.
  • Pair each new thing with something you already do, such as a meal or a walk.

Two ways to finish well

You can set a reward for each finish when you start. Both are real wins.

Perfect Finish

Every task done, with no Grace Day used. The smaller version counts as done.

Flexible Finish

Every day covered, with Grace Days where you needed them. Missed a day? You're still in.

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