Feature Lists
Day Zero Project is all about setting personal challenges for both fun and self-improvement. We started with the original 101 Things in 1001 Days challenge, but we love to embrace goal setting challenges of all kinds.
Here we have assembled the ultimate list of daily, monthly, and whole year challenges. There is something here for everyone to take on. You don't need to start these on the first of January - just pick one and go for it!
This is a living list - we will keep adding to it over time as more challenges are discovered.
The Big List of Daily, Monthly and Yearly Challenges
Here we have assembled the ultimate list of daily, monthly, and whole year challenges. There is something here for everyone to take on. You don't need to start these on the first of January - just pick one and go for it!
This is a living list - we will keep adding to it over time as more challenges are discovered.
Carry a camera with me every day for a year
Daily Challenges
Take and share one photo each day for a year. The ultimate photo challenge. Great for when you are stuck in a photography rut or just looking to spark some inspiration and creativity.
A useful tip to help lock it into your memory - Learn a new word and use it in a conversation.
If you don't have time to write down all your daily thoughts, you can try to Keep a “My Day in Six Words” journal.
One drawing or sketch a day for a whole year.
Why not see if you can accomplish another goal at the same time and Get a selfie with a famous person.
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Short on time? Write one haiku a day for a year. You can surely find time for three lines.
For a unique and memorable experience, one day try and Meditate at a Buddhist temple.
Try some different styles - Learn to paint with watercolors, or Learn how to paint with oils.
One day, take the time to Contribute to Wikipedia. We all have knowledge to add.
This isn't just for people you know, be sure to Give a stranger a compliment. But don't be creepy.
Weekly Challenges
The English language adds about 1,000 new words to dictionaries each year.
To make it more interesting you could Create a traditional dish from a different culture.
Try to include some of these: See a film at IMAX, Watch a silent film, See a film in 3D, See a foreign film, and Watch a Bollywood film.
Monthly Challenges
Many theaters offer subscription services for unlimited monthly viewings at a discount.
A few places that are always looking for volunteers: animal shelter, soup kitchen, Habitat for Humanity, homeless shelter, elderly home, or a developing country.
Whole Year Challenges
In this challenge, you start with a small deposit, for example $1, then increase the deposit amount by a dollar every week. Watch the savings gro - if you start with $1 you will end up with nearly $1,400.
Increase your knowledge and Learn how to use all the functions on your camera, and if you really want to improve, Start using your camera in manual mode.
For those who feel like a real challenge, Live in a country where you don't speak the language
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Get inspired with these ideas for interesting and different experiences around the world.
Take your goal setting to the next level with a whole set of exclusive features that will empower you to achieve more.
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