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30 Days, 10 Ways to Change Your Life Challenge

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Embrace the 30-Day Challenge

January is the perfect time for a fresh start, and what better way to shake off the old year than with a 30-day challenge? The FNG (Fresh New Guy) thrives on stepping out of the comfort zone, embracing adventure, and testing limits—so we’ve curated a list of inspiring challenges to kickstart your year. Pick one, dive in, and don’t look back!

1. Embrace the Cold Shower
Start your mornings with a blast of icy water. It’s not just about grit—it boosts circulation, improves mood, and sets you up to conquer the day. If it helps, picture yourself as a Viking in the North Sea. Breathe deep, FNG, and embrace the wake up call.
2. The Compliment Experiment
For 30 days, give a sincere compliment every day. Strangers, colleagues, baristas—spread the love. Say it because you mean it and you’ll brighten someone’s day while honing your ability to see the good in others. Bonus: it’s great for building your own confidence too. Everyone wins.
3. Upside Down Life
Commit to 10 minutes of being upside down every day. Whether it’s headstands, downward dogs, or just lying on the sofa with your feet over the backrest, flipping your perspective improves circulation, strengthens your core, and might just make you see life differently.
4. The Screen-Free Sundown
From sunset to sunrise, no screens. Rediscover books, puzzles, or even your own thoughts. You might even remember what the stars look like. It’s like hitting the reset button on your brain—and your sleep will thank you.

5. The Daily Dare

Each day, do one thing that feels just a little uncomfortable. Introduce yourself to a neighbour, eat something you’ve never heard of, or strike up a conversation with someone fascinating. By February, you’ll be a braver, more interesting FNG. 

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6. The Reverse Commute
Each day, walk or cycle a new route in your local area. No maps, no plan—just pick a direction and see where it takes you. Rediscover your surroundings, find hidden gems, and ignite your sense of adventure without stepping foot on a plane.
7. Dinner Without Borders
Challenge yourself to cook a dish from a different country every evening. From Ethiopian injera to Korean bibimbap, explore the world through your plate. Bonus points if you learn the story behind each dish and share it with those at your table.
8. The Pen Pal Snail Mail Revival
Reconnect with the lost art of handwritten letters. Write and post one letter or postcard a day to friends, family, or even your future self. It’s a mindful practice that fosters connection—and let’s face it, who doesn’t love receiving actual post that isn’t a bill!
9. The Juggling Act
Learn to juggle. Start with two balls, work your way up, and by day 30, aim for a full three-ball cascade. It’s not just a party trick—it sharpens your focus, improves coordination, and teaches you patience. Plus, it’s impossible to take yourself too seriously while flinging things into the air.

10. The 30 Day Expert

Pick a niche subject—beekeeping, Japanese woodblock printing, the history of chess—and spend 30 minutes a day learning about it. By the end of January, you’ll know more about your chosen topic than most people on the planet. Your friends will marvel; pub quizzes will bow to your brilliance.

These challenges will help ignite your curiosity, deepen your connections, and make January the most transformative month you’ve had in years. The FNG is all about new beginnings, so start your year with something fresh. Who knows where it might lead? 

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