45 Day Challenge

“Life’s challenges are not mean to paralyze you, they’re supposed to help you discover who you are.” Bernice Johnson Reagon

*Warning: This challenge is meant to encourage growth and self-discovery; therefore, do not begin this activity if you are unable to commit to the time frame. Complete each assigned activity one day after another, and in order. Once you begin, there is no turning back.

At the end of the 45 days take a few moments to look over your collection of notes, pictures, mementos and journal entries. Evidence of a metamorphosis will be at the forefront so long as you allow yourself to fully engage in the adventure.

Don’t forget to smile, laugh and be honest with yourself. It is absolutely okay to have a good time. 

1. Portrait of yourself at the beginning of this journey. *be creative

2. Compliment a stranger.

3. Picture of your favorite place to eat.  *bonus if you are actually eating there

4. Record 45 words to describe your current personality.

5. Go to a public place and observe your surroundings for an hour. Write down your observations.

6. Five ways to win your heart.

7. Put your iPod on shuffle and list the first ten songs that play.

8. Write a letter to someone you haven’t spoken to in a while.

9. Journal entry: Express your views about the current state of drug and alcohol use.

10. What can be found in your bag? Pocket?

11. Picture of a place you would like to visit and a list of things you plan to do there.

12. Picture of your outfit today.

13. A letter to someone you love.

14. Listen to a song (in full) from a genre you hate.

15. Draw a self-portrait. *bonus if you use color

16. Watch a music video that came out the year you were born.

17. Call someone you would normally text and hold a conversation with them.

18. Hold the door for a stranger.

19. Express your gratitude to a coworker.

20. Faceless self-portrait.

21. Journal entry: Check today’s news headline and express your views.

22. Create a ten song soundtrack that reflects a day in your life.

23. Volunteer somewhere.

24. Look in the mirror and tell yourself at least ten things you love about you.

25. Eat in a restaurant that you have never eaten before and order an item you have never tried.

26. Tell someone you love them.

27. Write a funny poem about the funniest thing that happened today.

28. Read a newspaper article that relates to anything other than crime.

29. Drink 2.5 liters of water (throughout the day, of course).

30. Eat breakfast.

31. Put together an outfit you’ve never worn before using clothes already in your closet and take a picture.

32. A letter to someone who has inspired you.

33. Spend a day without watching television. Be sure to document your activities.

34. No swearing.

35. Find a new recipe and try it.

36. Watch the sunrise.

37. Spend 45 minutes doing a physical activity outdoors that you have never done before.

38. Picture of something interesting on the outside of your home.

39. Get 8 hours of sleep.

40. Watch the sunset.

41. Ban social networking for 24 hours.

42. Watch a movie you have never seen with someone you have never watched a movie with.

43. Play a childhood game with friends.

44. Portrait of yourself at the end of this journey.

45. Journal entry: What have you learned about yourself over the past 45 days?