Are you setting a daily challenge for the month?
Perhaps it’s the ‘final push’ feeling before year-end, the popularity of initiatives like NaNoWriMo, or simply the shortened month; regardless, November seems to have become the time for committing to a daily challenge.
I am all for it!
Ideas For Your Daily Challenge
Place yourself at the end of the month for a moment. About what would you love to say, “I am so glad I did that every day this month!”? That’s probably the best place to start when choosing your daily challenge.
If you need ideas, though, here are some to get you started:
Daily Creation – A few paragraphs added to your book project, for example, or a few stitches added to your needlework.
Daily Stretching – This could be a 3-minute practice as you get out of bed or a brief yoga session before dinner.
Daily Connection – One November, I mailed a card a day – to my former high school teacher, a past client, a long-distant family member – and it felt fantastic on so many levels!
Daily Comment – Add a thoughtful contribution to someone’s LinkedIn post, for example.
Daily Delight – For nearly three years now, I’ve recorded a Daily Delight – essentially one meaningful or smile-producing moment per day. I started this practice in 2020 and don’t envision it ending anytime soon!
What action, if done daily for the next month, would enhance your personal or professional development? What would help you close the month feeling a sense of achievement or more fully engaged?
Tips For Success
Once you’ve decided to commit to a daily challenge, here are a few tips to successfully see it through:
Keep It Simple – You’re probably more likely to stick to something that takes just a few moments than an action that requires extensive time, planning, or coordination.
Schedule It In – Add it to your daily planner – especially at the start!
Track It – Consider creating a chart or habit tracker that you can update daily. (Several apps exist with this function as well, but I love the paper-and-pen satisfaction!)
You may also find an accountability group or partner helpful. I build regular check-in opportunities into many of my coaching engagements and group programs for this added motivation and support.
Are you feeling the pull to incorporate a daily challenge into your month? Share your commitment below so we can cheer you on!