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What is the origin of the 30-day challenge idea?
What is the origin of the 30-day challenge idea?
What is the result of taking on more and harder 30-day challenges?
What is the result of taking on more and harder 30-day challenges?
What is the key to successfully completing a 30-day challenge?
What is the key to successfully completing a 30-day challenge?
What is a more effective way to create lasting habits?
What is a more effective way to create lasting habits?
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What happens to the habits formed during a 30-day challenge?
What happens to the habits formed during a 30-day challenge?
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What is the main idea behind taking on a 30-day challenge?
What is the main idea behind taking on a 30-day challenge?
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What is the benefit of doing 30-day challenges?
What is the benefit of doing 30-day challenges?
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Making big, crazy changes is more likely to lead to lasting habits.
Making big, crazy changes is more likely to lead to lasting habits.
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What is the significance of 30 days in terms of adding or subtracting a habit from your life?
What is the significance of 30 days in terms of adding or subtracting a habit from your life?
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If you really want something badly enough, you can do anything for ______________ days.
If you really want something badly enough, you can do anything for ______________ days.
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Match the following examples of 30-day challenges with their benefits:
Match the following examples of 30-day challenges with their benefits:
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What is the opportunity that the next 30 days provide?
What is the opportunity that the next 30 days provide?
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Study Notes
The Power of 30-Day Challenges
- The idea of doing something new for 30 days was inspired by Morgan Spurlock, a Great American philosopher
- 30 days is the right amount of time to add or subtract a habit from your life
- Doing 30-day challenges can make time more memorable, instead of months flying by forgotten
Benefits of 30-Day Challenges
- Increases self-confidence as you take on more and harder challenges
- Allows you to try new things and discover new skills, even adventurous ones
- Example: from being a computer nerd to biking to work for fun and hiking up Mount Kilimanjaro
Overcoming Obstacles
- If you really want something badly enough, you can do anything for 30 days
- Example: writing a 50,000-word novel in 30 days by writing 1,667 words per day
- The secret is to not go to sleep until you've reached your daily goal
Sustainable Changes
- Making small, sustainable changes is more likely to lead to lasting habits
- Big, crazy challenges are fun, but less likely to stick
- Example: giving up sugar for 30 days, but returning to old habits on day 31
Taking Action
- The next 30 days are going to pass anyway, so why not try something new?
- Take the opportunity to try something you've always wanted to do and see where it takes you
The Power of 30-Day Challenges
- Morgan Spurlock, a Great American philosopher, inspired the idea of doing something new for 30 days
- 30 days is the optimal duration to add or subtract a habit from one's life
- 30-day challenges can make time more memorable, rather than letting months pass by forgotten
Benefits of 30-Day Challenges
- Taking on 30-day challenges can boost self-confidence by pushing individuals to take on more and harder challenges
- It allows individuals to try new things, discover new skills, and explore adventurous pursuits
- Examples of such transformations include going from a computer nerd to a regular bike commuter and hiking enthusiast
Overcoming Obstacles
- With determination, individuals can overcome any obstacle for 30 days
- Example: writing a 50,000-word novel in 30 days by committing to 1,667 words per day
- The key to success lies in meeting daily goals, no matter how late it takes
Sustainable Changes
- Making small, sustainable changes is a more effective way to develop lasting habits
- Big, crazy challenges, although fun, are less likely to result in long-term changes
- Example: giving up sugar for 30 days, only to revert to old habits after the challenge ends
Taking Action
- The next 30 days will pass regardless, so it's an opportunity to try something new and see the outcome
- Seize the chance to try something you've always wanted to do and see where it takes you
The Power of 30-Day Challenges
- Morgan Spurlock, a Great American philosopher, inspired the idea of doing something new for 30 days
- 30 days is the optimal duration to add or subtract a habit from one's life
- 30-day challenges can make time more memorable, rather than letting months pass by forgotten
Benefits of 30-Day Challenges
- Taking on 30-day challenges can boost self-confidence by pushing individuals to take on more and harder challenges
- It allows individuals to try new things, discover new skills, and explore adventurous pursuits
- Examples of such transformations include going from a computer nerd to a regular bike commuter and hiking enthusiast
Overcoming Obstacles
- With determination, individuals can overcome any obstacle for 30 days
- Example: writing a 50,000-word novel in 30 days by committing to 1,667 words per day
- The key to success lies in meeting daily goals, no matter how late it takes
Sustainable Changes
- Making small, sustainable changes is a more effective way to develop lasting habits
- Big, crazy challenges, although fun, are less likely to result in long-term changes
- Example: giving up sugar for 30 days, only to revert to old habits after the challenge ends
Taking Action
- The next 30 days will pass regardless, so it's an opportunity to try something new and see the outcome
- Seize the chance to try something you've always wanted to do and see where it takes you
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Discover the power of 30-day challenges in building habits, boosting self-confidence, and discovering new skills. Learn how this approach can make time more memorable and transform your life.
