30 Day Mental Wellness Challenge

May is Mental Health Awareness month! In honor of this month, I created a 30 day challenge to improve our mental wellness. Each day consists of participating in a mentally healthy activity. 

Instructions: over the next 30 days, do each activity listed. At the end of the 30 days, pick an activity that you can commit to doing monthly.

Day 1: Do a crossword puzzle.

Day 2: Don’t watch any TV or News.

Day 3: Try a guided meditation.

Day 4: Write a gratitude list.

Day 5: Try a new type of exercise.

Day 6: Take a break from social media.

Day 7: Write 3 positive self-affirmations.

Day 8: Create a motivating playlist!

Day 9: Complete a creative writing prompt.

Day 10: Take a walk.

Day 11: Eat one or all of your meals outdoors.

Day 12: Journal your feelings.

Day 13: Read for FUN! (Not a blog, or self-help, or news article. Try a fiction novel to expand your creative mind!)

Day 14: Put on music & just dance!

Day 15: Send a thank you note or email to someone you care about who has shown you support.

Day 16: Smile just because you can.

Day 17: Do something that makes you laugh.

Day 18: Start your day with an inspirational quote.

Day 19: Avoid sugar or caffeine.

Day 20: Avoid using devices 2 hours prior to bedtime.

Day 21: Write a mission statement for your life.

Day 22: Swap 30 minutes of TV for 30 minutes of exercise.

Day 23: Do an outdoor activity.

Day 24: Color, paint, or try a new recipe that you’ve pinned and never made!

Day 25: Plan a date with family or friends.

Day 26: Write a poem or song lyrics.

Day 27: Don’t participate in gossip.

Day 28: Set a healthy boundary.

Day 29: Learn/research something new.

Day 30: Practice a yoga pose.

**For an extra challenge: pick an activity that you can incorporate into your life weekly AND one you can practice daily!

Challenge accepted! Let’s get well together!

-Nicole at WEC