Bucket List for Everyday Challenges

Let’s face it, scrolling through your feed for the 200th time today probably isn’t adding anything to your life. So, why not take a break from the endless doom-scrolling and spend the day *gasp* in the real world: read a book, enjoy nature or actually talk to someone face to face. Your brain (and your productivity) will thank you.

Channel your inner Marie Kondo — except you don’t need to thank every single sock. Unless that’s your jam and, in that case, say hi for me. Dive into a room or that random closet where things go to die. Reclaim your space, toss the clutter and discover things you totally forgot you had (hello, five-year-old bag of peanut M&Ms). You’ll feel like a new person and might even find a forgotten treasure or two.

Whether it’s painting, knitting or underwater basket weaving, take a leap into a hobby you’ve always been curious to try. Worst case, you end up with a Pinterest fail and a few glitter explosions. Best case? You discover a new obsession and become the Picasso of something totally unexpected.

If YouTube can teach DIYers how to cook a 5-course vegan meal for 20 people or build a house up to code, it can help you master origami, learn to order your Starbucks in perfect Latin or pick up any skill other you've always wanted to try. Just be warned — you might find yourself spiraling down a rabbit hole of 'How To' videos and random llama facts.

If your inbox is starting to resemble a junkyard of sales, promotions and endless newsletters, it’s time to put a stop to the madness. Go through your inbox like a fire marshal and hit unsubscribe on anything you don’t actually even read. Not only will your inbox be cleaner, but you’ll also stop getting 12 emails a day telling you to buy discounted socks.

Mornings can be brutal, but they don’t have to be. Your morning routine sets the tone for your entire day, so start small and create a routine that makes you feel like a million bucks. Whether it’s stretching, watching the sunrise or savoring your first cup of coffee of the day while silently judging your laundry pile, starting simple will help you ease into the day with intention. And hey, maybe you’ll even tackle that laundry later—no pressure.

Imagine this: no phone, no emails, no mindless scrolling—for an entire weekend. It might sound like a throwback to the olden days, but sometimes that’s exactly what you need. Ditch the tech and enjoy some blissful screen-free time. Bonus points if you manage to have a real conversation without relying on emojis or GIFs. You might even rediscover the ancient art of reading a book without someone pinging you every five minutes.

Pick that guilty pleasure TV show you secretly love (yes, that one) and binge-watch it like your life depends on it. Give yourself full permission to just relax and enjoy the pure, unadulterated joy of mindless entertainment. Forget about productivity for a few hours and let yourself get lost in drama, questionable plot twists and characters who make you feel better about your own life choices.

It’s easy to get caught up in our own lives, but giving back can be seriously rewarding, and it might just make you feel like a good karma magnet. Pick a charity or cause that speaks to you and start donating, whether it’s your time, money or a mix of both. Who knows, you might even discover that doing good feels better than getting a new pair of shoes (and that’s saying something).

Challenge yourself to a no-spend month by only buying the absolute essentials and see how creative you can get with what you already have. It’s an eye-opening experience that will make you rethink your spending habits and your bank account will thank you at the end of the month. You may even realize that you didn’t need that third cell phone case that matches your new hair color perfectly after all.