When I started this blog and series of 30-day challenges three years ago, I had a couple of objectives. First, to build better habits – because the right habits mean you don’t have to fight so hard to make good decisions. And second, to explore my many and varied curiosities. I wanted space to try or…
The short version of this article is this: for the next 30 days, I will not consume any alcohol, caffeine, or sugar. And I won’t complain about it either. Here’s the long version. In times of stress, we turn to things that offer us comfort. We look for a boost when we need the energy…
I’m excited to announce that The Big Book of 30 Day Challenges is finally here! As many of you know, I spent much of 2017 working on this book, which is a short collection of 30-day challenge ideas for all aspects of life including fitness, food, productivity, learning, creativity, and relationships. The challenges are straightforward and easy…
I did it! 30 days without sugar, alcohol, caffeine, and complaining. I didn’t cheat once. No tiny sips of wine, no cups of green tea, no licking frosting off of fingers, no slip-ups – period. To many, it looked like punishment. “Why would you do that to yourself when you have so much on your…
August 1, 2018. Hello there. It’s been a while. I haven’t taken on a challenge in a long time, but I’m back with a 30-day hot yoga challenge. Why hot yoga? And why now? A few reasons: For better flexibility, mobility, and strength. To sweat. I did a cold shower challenge a few years back (I still take…
I didn’t set out to do a pull-up challenge. In fact, when I walked into the gym in the beginning of September and saw that there would be a gym-wide 30-day pull-up challenge, I was disappointed. I couldn’t do any pull-ups. Not one. Other members could knock out five or ten in one go and…
I’ve long been intrigued by the idea of being a producer of things, not a consumer. Now that we live in a new house, I’m constantly threatening to tackle a home improvement project, but never attempt any. I buy what I need and hire other people to do the work. The more house projects we…
I’ve always wanted a digital wall calendar. Something that could hang in the kitchen and keep track of family obligations, reminders, and to-dos. Wear red on Friday. Sign up for soccer. Early dismissal. Snack day at preschool. Work travel. You get the picture. In theory, I could purchase a tablet, mount it to a wall,…
