30 Days of Discomfort Challenge
Don't shrink from new experiences and customs. Take the cold bath bravely… Make yourself do unpleasant things, so as to gain the upper hand of your soul." ~ W.E.B. Du Bois.
This Challenge will open your mind, spark your growth, shift your mindset into Becoming a Better You, A Differnt You, the Best You that You can Be!!
F50Wman at the MudGirl Run: We faced mud, obstacles, and inflatables in an amazing atmosphere surrounded by women of all ages, all fitness levels all while raising money for a good cause.
For 30 Days you will be committing to being Purposefully Uncomfortable! Each day you will complete one of the tasks that are listed below. It is preferable that you complete them in the order given so as to not choose which one you will do according to your comfort level. This is a Discomfort Challenge, after all! Don’t seek to do anything with this list that makes you feel comfortable.
To enhance the activities for each day you will find an accompanying scripture, because “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17
To solidify your results, at the end of each day, write down the answer to two (2) Questions:
What was your biggest challenge today? _______________________
What did you learn today? __________________________________
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Always remember to be conscious of your health needs and consult a doctor prior to performing anything that could be risky to your health, safety, and welfare.
HERE WE GO…
Turn off Social Media: Don't touch it, don't look at it, turn the notifications OFF.
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalms 46:10
Track Every Step: Every time you move count how many steps you take. Continue to keep a running tally on a piece of paper. *NO PHONE OR WATCH STEP COUNTERS ALLOWED
“With every step you take, think about what he wants, and he will help you go the right way.” Prov 3:6
Set Your Alarm and Get Up and Stretch: No, this is not just what you will do in the morning. Every Hour, for the entire day, get up and raise your arms up to the ceiling.
"Lift up your hands to the holy place and bless the LORD!" Psalm 134:2
Have a Day of Silence: NO TALKING ALL DAY. (texting counts as talking)
“The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.” Exodus 14:14
Say Sorry to Someone You Hurt: Call them up, better then out or go see them where they are.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called (daughters) of God.” Matthew 5:9
Make a Full Meal for Another Family: Choose a family to feed today, rich or poor, friend or foe- choose a family to feed a delicious nutritious meal made with love and care.
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Matthew 25:35-37
Walk or Ride Your Bike to Work: If that's not doable for you, walk backwards every time you go in and out of work, your home, or your car - i.e. from your car to your desk, from your car into a store, off the bus into your job, out of the front door to the mailbox, etc.
Alternate: If you have knee or hip issues, every time you transition, i.e. from your home to your car, from your car to your office, from your office to an offsite meeting, stop and say this phrase, “My body is temple, today I will focus on doing everything I can to take care of it.”
“…I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:26-27
Sleep on the Floor for the Night: The least comforts you have when you do this the more effective it will be - so no pillow or blanket, just you and the floor.
“…A teacher of the law came to him and said, ‘Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.’ Jesus replied, ‘Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.’ ” Mt 8:19-20
Go for a Walk and Talk to Yourself Out Load: You can read as book out loud as you walk, recite a poem, pray or just talk to yourself like you're a friend. (Talking on the phone to a friend doesn't count)
“During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.” Hebrews 5:7
Send 5 People a Thank You Gift: For “just being them,” choose five people to send a gift and note to, to just thank them for whatever you are inspired to thank them for. These do not have to be expensive gifts. it could be origami you made with a piece of paper (see: Easy origami for kids or Easy Origami on YouTube}, or a couple of cookies in a baggie, or a drawing, or something from the dollar store. After you do this step, be sure to share below what effect it had. you may be surprised by what happens.
“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thess 5:18
Doodle for 1 Hour: 1 piece of blank paper at least 8.5 x 11 inches, with only 1 (one) pen or pencil; no breaks, no interruptions, no pausing. Just a constant doodle. No scribbling. Only purposeful doodling.
An alternate to this, if you want to use this a part of your daily quiet time, you can try Bible Doodling or use these bible coloring pages to contemplate what your prayer or scripture as you lose yourself in coloring.
“But someone will say, ‘You have faith, and I have works.’ Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” James 2:18
A Day with NO Electronics: TV, Radio, Audible Etc. Today is the day that you get to fill yourself with something else other that what is automatically filling you, your time, and your awareness.
“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled” Matthew 5:6
Write 100 Things About Your that You Love and Appreciate: Take all day to get to 100 or do more if you can. knowing and being conscious of the blessing God made when He made you is important because you are the first gift you ever received. you have embarked on this journey for change, appreciation for all things, including yourself, is paramount.
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalms 139:13-14
Share your Favorite Book with Someone You Do Not Know Well: Give it to them with a small explanation of what you loved about it. One key to this is they may ask why you’re giving them a book, in your explanation you cannot tell them “Because I am doing a 30-day discomfort challenge.” Your explanation should be about why you thought about them and what you think is good about the book.
“Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches.” Galatians 6:6
Take a Cold Shower: For at least 60 seconds. If you already do this as part of your daily routine, make it a whole cold shower - cold the whole time.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23-24
Wake up Today 2 Hours Early: Start your day different.
“She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens.” Proverbs 31:15
Talk to Someone New: (A simple hello is not talking) hold at least a short conversation. Work is a great place to talk to someone new, someone you wouldn’t typically speak to. Ask them a question about themselves, that always gets people talking.
If you need help this article may get you started: 500 Best This or That Questions For Great Conversations (scienceofpeople.com)
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others” Philippians 2:4
Go to Bed Extra Early and Sleep for an Extra Hour: (all electronics off, lights off, no confessing with a loved one, actually sleep)
“…It’s useless to rise early and go to bed late and work your worried fingers to the bone. Don’t you know he enjoys giving rest to those he loves?” Psalms 127:1-2
Start and Finish a Crossword: Because words matter. Find online Crossword HERE or download and print HERE and finish it completely by the end of the day.
More Puzzles here: Free Crossword Puzzles | BestCrosswords.com
“Our words have the power to build people up and give them life or tear people down and bring them death.” Proverbs 18:21
Ask Someone for an Honest Opinion on Something you are Wearing: Build yourself up to be able to hear what you may not want to hear.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
Donate Two (2) Items you Currently Use or Wear to Charity: Give something old and set aside but something that you use and can sacrifice.
“John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.” Luke 3:11
Order a Cup of Coffee, Tea, or Your Favorite Drink Sit and Drunk it By Yourself: Somewhere in a safe place outside to sit with yourself. Be aware that you are alone. Be aware of your thoughts. Be aware of how you feel. Be aware of your surroundings.
“Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” Luke 5:16
Try a New Activity: Yoga, Jogging, Puzzle Making, a Singing Lesson, a Spanish Lesson, any Language Lesson, Drawing, Meditating, Etc.
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" 2 Corinthians 5:17
Say “Thank You” for Everything your Eyes See:
”Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. Proverbs 22:9
Make eye contact and Smile at Strangers: Greet someone new today because you never know you may be saving a life. There are a lot of people in the world who are walking around afraid, hurt, depressed, and feeling alone.
“When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you once were strangers.” Leviticus 19:33-34
Go for a Walk in the Middle of the Day: Just for fun and refreshment, get up at some random time and go out for a walk, even if it’s raining or snowing. God alone, with someone, or with a group. They key for this however, is for this to be unplanned and spontaneous. Today, stop running from one meeting right into the next, from your desk to the bathroom and back to the desk, stop running from cleaning the house to driving kids around to cooking dinner without taking a moment out.
“They should walk as children of the light who have the lamp of the Bible for their guidance.” Ephesians 5:8
Get or Write a 5-Minute Speech about Anything then Video Tape Yourself Reading It: Write and present the speech as if you're giving the direct to a crowd without using AI.
“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.” Colossians 4:6
Pick up the Phone When a Stranger Calls and Pitch an Idea: Don’t pick up the scam calls. But if someone calls you to sell you something, you sell them something back.
Alternative: if you don’t get any “safe” calls that you can pick up, go to your email and craft a pitch idea email and send it to someone who sent their blog, sales, or video email to you. Ask them for Feeback on your idea. Come back here and send in via the comments below what your pitch was and what their comment back was.
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7
Write Who You are in One (1) Sentence in the Morning: Read it throughout the day and revise it twice, once in the afternoon and in the evening.
“For you are a people holy to the Lord your God.” Deuteronomy 7:6
Share What you Learned from this Challenge on Facebook, TickTock, and/or Instagram. In Your Post Tag: @f50woman and use the hashtags #F50WDiscomfortChallange #F50Woman #BWNDY (Because We’re Not Done Yet)
“Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold. She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.” Proverbs 3:13-18
