Here are some the ideas I'm currently considering (in no particular order) for my next few challenges and I'd love some feedback (what do you want to hear about? what's stupid? what other ideas should I consider?):
30 Days of ESPN's 30 for 30: I'm a sports fan and since I was born in 1980 (one year after the sports network debuted), ESPN has always been a part of my life (I turn on SportsCenter as soon as I get up in the morning). 30 for 30 is a series of 30 documentaries chronicaling various sports stories that shaped the sports world (and the world beyond it) in the past 30 years. I've seen a handful and found them fascinating...I'd like to challenge myself to watch all 30 in 30 days.
30 Days of A Regular Sleep Routine: I believe we all know that we're "supposed" to get 7-9 hours of sleep a night (if you didn't know that, we'll discuss it) which leads to many benefits. Related to getting the ideal number of hours of sleep is actually sleeping on a genuine routine. For 30 days, I'd like to try going to bed at the exact same time every night (no matter what's on TV) and getting up at the same time every day (even if it is a Saturday).
30 Days to Understanding the Bible: I was raised Christian going to Sunday School and learning the stories, but was also given the opportunity to explore on my own and make my own decisions (thank you, Mom & Dad!). Although I haven't done too much research on this, I figure it can't hurt...I'd like to know more. For 30 days, I'd like to follow this plan and see what I learn.
30 Days of, well, 30 Days: Morgan Spurlock, a documentary filmaker and writer best known for his challenge of eating nothing but McDonald's for a full 30 days in his award-winning film "SuperSize Me", also created a fascinating TV show called "30 Days," where various representatives spend 30 days immersing themselves in a different lifestyle than their own (living in prison, working for minimum wage, working in a coal mine, gay parenting, etc.). I've watched a few episodes and it really is an interesting examination of our differences, how we adjust to different lifestyles, and what it takes to live together and understand each other. Unfortunately, the show only aired for eighteen episodes in three seasons, so it wouldn't be a daily challenge...but I love the way it fits into my theme and I still think it would leave me with a lot to think about...
30 Days of Gratitude: As many have said before me, I do believe that by focusing on what we're grateful for and the positive things in our life, we're more likely to see more and more of those blessings. Oprah, Rhonda Byrne, Jack Canfield, and all sorts of other positive thinkers have long encouraged keeping a gratitude journal. I have done it off and on, but I'd like to challenge myself to, for 30 days, write a list of five things I'm grateful for (never repeating myself in those 30 days).These are only five of my ideas for future challenges (I have plenty more)...let me know your thoughts on these ideas and I'll continue to post my others (and any that you all share!)
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