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Saved Challenges (127)
Take a Dance Class
SocialPhysical23 pts
Attend and complete a dance class in any style
Hours
2
0
No Refined Sugar for 1 Month
Growth/SelfPhysical65 pts
No refined sugar for 1 month
Months
0
0
Ask Someone for Clothing Item They're Wearing
SocialAbsurd17 pts
Notice something someone is wearing that you like and ask them to give it to you
Hours
1
0
Active Album Listen and Rank
Growth/SelfCreative8 pts
Listen to an entire album while doing nothing else then rank the songs
Hours
0
0
See the Northern Lights
Growth/Self47 pts
See the northern lights (aurora borealis) in person
IDEK
0
0
Foster an Animal
Growth/SelfSocial136 pts
Foster an animal through a rescue organization
Months
1
0
Stop a Bad Habit Permanently
Growth/Self106 pts
Entirely stop performing a bad habit that annoys you (skin picking nail biting etc.)
Months
0
0
Read a Top 10 Fiction Author
Growth/Self19 pts
Read a book from one of the top 10 most sold fictional authors of all time
Weeks
1
0
Have Conversation with Oldest Living Relative
SocialGrowth/Self46 pts
Have a meaningful conversation with your oldest living relative about their life
Hours
0
0
Apply Anyway
Achievement16 pts
Apply for an opportunity you think you're not ready for (job and grant and program)
Days
1
1
Movie Theater Solo
Growth/Self16 pts
See a movie at the theater alone
Hours
0
0
Eat an Entire Costco Item
Absurd17 pts
Pick a food item at Costco and eat all of it in one sitting within 3 hours
Hours
0
0
Jump Off a High Dive
PhysicalGrowth/Self68 pts
Jump off the high diving board at a local community pool
Hours
0
0
Donate to a Kid's Fundraiser
SocialGrowth/Self20 pts
Donate to a kid you know who is doing fundraising for a sport or activity
Hours
0
0
Get Your Food Handler's Permit
Achievement65 pts
Get your food handler's permit/certification
Hours
1
0
Do a Slip N Slide
Absurd14 pts
Set up and ride a slip n slide
Hours
0
0
Buy a Lottery Ticket
Absurd6 pts
Buy a lottery ticket
Hours
0
0
Bowl a Turkey
AchievementAbsurd26 pts
Bowl a turkey (3 strikes in a row) in a single bowling game
Hours
0
0
See an Artist You've Always Wanted to See
Growth/SelfSocial107 pts
Go see a musical artist live that you've always wanted to see
Hours
0
0
Score a Bullseye
PhysicalAchievement36 pts
Score a bullseye in any competitive target sport (archery darts curling etc.)
Hours
1
0
Open a Can with No Can Opener
Absurd19 pts
Open a can of beans with no can opener
Hours
0
0
Do a Cold Plunge
Physical21 pts
Do a cold plunge in cold water
Hours
0
0
See Dolphins
Growth/Self26 pts
See dolphins in the wild
IDEK
0
0
Drink Recommended Water for a Month
PhysicalGrowth/Self61 pts
Drink at least your recommended amount of water each day for a month (half your body weight in pounds as ounces)
Months
0
1
Compete in Ragnar
PhysicalAchievement46 pts
Compete in a Ragnar relay race
Months
0
0
Watch Every Movie by One Director
Growth/Self19 pts
Watch every movie from the same director
Months
1
0
Take Creatine Daily for a Month
Physical90 pts
Take creatine or a supplement you've been meaning to try every day for a month
Months
0
0
Sunscreen Every Day for 30 Days
PhysicalGrowth/Self21 pts
Apply sunscreen every day for 30 consecutive days
Months
0
0
Publish Daily Writing for 30 Days
CreativeAchievement150 pts
Publish a piece of writing every day for 30 days on a blog or platform
Months
0
0
Learn Ice Skating Spin
PhysicalCreative101 pts
Learn ice skating and be able to do a spin on the ice
Weeks
0
0
Get Up Before 7am for 2 Weeks
Growth/Self29 pts
Get up before 7am every day for 2 consecutive weeks
Weeks
0
0
Learn 3 New Accents
CreativeAbsurd23 pts
Add 3 new accents to your repertoire and be able to carry a conversation with them
Weeks
1
0
Read a Book Written Before 1800
Growth/Self25 pts
Read a book that was written before the year 1800
Weeks
1
0
No Eating Out for 2+ Weeks
Growth/Self117 pts
Avoid eating out at restaurants for 2 or more weeks
Weeks
1
0
Set a PR Mile Time
PhysicalAchievement115 pts
Set a personal record mile time for running
Weeks
0
0
Brew Kombucha from Scratch
Creative27 pts
Brew kombucha from scratch at home
Weeks
0
0
Learn to Walk on Your Hands
Physical28 pts
Learn to walk on your hands and complete at least 10 steps
Weeks
0
0
Sneak Into a College Class
AbsurdAchievement22 pts
Sit in on a random college class you're not enrolled in
Hours
1
0
Play Night Games Until 1am
Social20 pts
Play night games with 6 or more friends until 1am
Hours
0
0
7am Cold Plunge While Camping
PhysicalAbsurd35 pts
Do a 7am cold plunge while camping
Hours
0
0
Karaoke at a Crowded Bar
SocialCreative22 pts
Do a karaoke performance at a bar filled with people
Hours
0
0
Host Night Games in Your Neighborhood
Social32 pts
Host a night games event in your neighborhood for friends
Days
0
0
Visit a Wonder of the World
AchievementGrowth/Self99 pts
Visit one of the 7 wonders of the world
Days
0
0
10000 Calories in 24 Hours
Absurd33 pts
Consume 10000 calories within 24 hours
Days
0
0
Matchmake Your Friends
Social64 pts
Set up your single friends on dates (points only if they actually go on a date)
Days
0
0
Go Backpacking for 2+ Nights
PhysicalGrowth/Self43 pts
Go backpacking in the wilderness for at least 2 nights
Days
0
0
Grow a Meal from Seed to Plate
CreativeAchievement143 pts
Plant grow and harvest enough ingredients to cook a full meal where every ingredient (vegetables protein seasoning) was grown by you from seed
Full Year
0
0
Build and Maintain a Terrarium
Creative26 pts
Build a terrarium housing live creatures (isopods snails etc.) and keep it thriving for 90 days
Months
1
1
Frugal Month and Donate Savings
Growth/Self173 pts
Remove as many expenses as you can for a full month (eat out less - cancel subscriptions - bike instead of Uber) and donate all the money you saved
Months
0
0
Dance the Thriller
SocialCreative34 pts
Organize and perform the Thriller dance with a group of 10+ people in a public place
Weeks
0
0
Make a New Close Friend
Social83 pts
Develop a genuine friendship with someone new. Spend meaningful one-on-one time together at least 5 times.
Months
0
0
Learn a Partner Dance Routine
PhysicalSocialAchievement26 pts
Learn and perform a choreographed partner dance (salsa - bachata - swing - etc.) of at least 1 minute
Days
0
0
Enroll in One Course
Achievement47 pts
Enroll in and complete a course on something you've always wanted to learn
Months
0
0
The Reconnection
Social29 pts
Message three friends you haven't contacted in 1+ year with personalized messages referencing specific memories
Hours
6
0
Breathe Fire
AbsurdAchievement13 pts
Learn fire breathing and successfully perform it (with proper fuel and technique)
Days
1
0
Take someone on a sunrise picnic
Social18 pts
Prepare breakfast and watch the sunrise or sunset together from somewhere beautiful.
Hours
1
0
Build an Epic Blanket Fort
CreativeAbsurd5 pts
Build a blanket fort large enough to sleep in and spend a full night in it
Hours
1
0
Wear Makeup Every Day for a Month
AbsurdGrowth/Self19 pts
Apply makeup every day for 30 consecutive days (if you don't normally wear it)
Months
1
0
Get a Pedicure with a Friend
Social14 pts
Book and attend a pedicure appointment together with a friend
Hours
0
0
Create a Piece of Pottery
Creative28 pts
Shape and fire a piece of pottery using real clay (wheel or hand-built)
Hours
1
0
Stretch Every Day for 30 Days
Physical106 pts
Complete a dedicated stretching session of 10+ minutes every day for 30 consecutive days
Months
1
0
Shit Outside
Absurd10 pts
Successfully take a shit outdoors in nature (Leave No Trace principles apply)
Hours
0
0
Learn to Moonwalk
PhysicalCreative13 pts
Learn to moonwalk smoothly enough to do it across a room without stumbling
Weeks
0
0
Learn to Do the Worm
PhysicalCreative20 pts
Learn the worm dance move well enough to travel at least 10 feet across the floor
Weeks
1
0
Catch a Fish Bare-Handed
PhysicalAbsurd30 pts
Catch a live fish using only your hands (no tools nets or traps) and release it
Hours
0
1
Learn to Surf
Physical50 pts
Stand up and ride a wave to shore on a surfboard
Days
2
0
Plant a Fruit Tree
Growth/Self47 pts
Plant a fruit-bearing tree and keep it alive for one full year
Full Year
1
0
Learn to Windmill
PhysicalCreative46 pts
Learn the breakdancing windmill move well enough to complete 3 consecutive rotations
Weeks
0
0
Go to a Drag Show in Drag
AbsurdSocial85 pts
Attend a drag show while dressed in full drag yourself
Hours
2
0
Do 50% More Pull-Ups
Physical39 pts
Increase your max set of pull-ups by 50% compared to your starting number (e.g. - 10 to 15)
If you can't do one pull-up to start, then 50% more pullups with the same assistance level compared to your starting number.
Months
2
0
No Processed Sugar for a Month
Growth/SelfPhysical104 pts
Cut out all processed sugar from your diet for 30 consecutive days. Natural sugars from whole fruit are allowed.
Months
0
0
Pay for the Person Behind You
SocialGrowth/Self22 pts
Pay the bill of the person behind you in line at the grocery store
Hours
0
0
Try a Sensory Deprivation Tank
Growth/Self17 pts
Spend at least 60 minutes floating in a sensory deprivation tank
Hours
0
0
No Eating Out for a Month
Growth/Self109 pts
Prepare every meal at home for 30 consecutive days. No restaurants or takeout or delivery.
Months
0
0
Write a Novel
CreativeAchievement200 pts
Write an original novel or novella of at least 50000 words
Months
1
0
Take a Long-Distance Train Ride
Growth/Self34 pts
Ride Amtrak or equivalent train to a destination more than 12 hours away
Days
2
0
Talk with an Unhoused Person
SocialGrowth/Self33 pts
Have a genuine - extended conversation with an unhoused person. Learn their name - hear their story - and share yours.
Hours
2
0
Sunrise to Sunset Outdoors
Growth/SelfPhysical20 pts
Spend an entire day from sunrise to sunset outdoors without going inside for any reason
Days
1
0
Try a Combat Sport
Physical73 pts
Attend at least 3 classes in a combat sport you've never trained (boxing - jiu jitsu - muay thai - wrestling - etc.)
Weeks
2
0
Hold an Unfamiliar Animal
Absurd18 pts
Physically interact with or hold an animal species you've never touched before (reptile - bird of prey - tarantula - etc.)
Hours
1
0
Write a Children's Book
Creative69 pts
Write and illustrate a children's book about something you're passionate about
Weeks
1
0
Visit Another Player in Their City
Social32 pts
Travel to visit another Big Year participant in their home city and spend meaningful time together.
Days
1
0
Donate Clothes to a Shelter
Growth/Self18 pts
Gather clothes you no longer wear and donate them directly to a homeless shelter or clothing bank
Hours
0
0
Karaoke Night
SocialCreative21 pts
Perform karaoke at a bar or public venue in front of an audience of strangers
Hours
0
0
Best Sandcastle
CreativeAbsurd19 pts
Build sandcastles at the same beach on the same day; group votes on the best
Hours
0
0
Volunteer Together for 8 Hours
Growth/SelfSocial93 pts
Complete a full day of volunteer work (8+ hours) with a friend at the same organization
Days
0
0
See Sunrise and Sunset in One Day
Growth/Self19 pts
Intentionally watch both the sunrise and sunset on the same day. Ideally from somewhere with a view.
Days
1
0
Learn to Do the Splits
Physical151 pts
Achieve a full front or side split through daily stretching
Full Year
0
0
Go Car-Free for One Month
Growth/Self98 pts
Complete 30 consecutive days without driving a personal vehicle
Months
0
0
Meet Someone New
Social6 pts
Attend an event where you know few/no people and start a genuine conversation
Hours
0
0
Cook Something New
CreativeGrowth/Self1 pts
Prepare a dish from a cuisine you've never cooked before
Hours
0
0
Hometown Tourist
SocialGrowth/Self19 pts
Spend a full day exploring your own area as if you were a visitor. Ask locals for highlights. Visit landmarks
Days
0
0
Record a One-Second-a-Day Video Diary
Creative29 pts
Film one second of video every day for 90 days and then compile
Months
1
0
30-Day Daily Photo Challenge
Creative22 pts
Take one intentional creative photo every day for 30 consecutive days
Months
0
0
Create a 24-Hour Time-Lapse Video
Creative15 pts
Record a continuous 24-hour period and compile into a time-lapse video
Days
1
0
Appear in Video from 100k+ Follower Account
Social96 pts
Appear in a YouTube/Instagram/TikTok video from an account with 100k+ followers - or live TV
IDEK
2
0
Get a Tattoo
Creative48 pts
Get a tattoo (any size)
Hours
0
0
Get Photo from Highest and Lowest Points in City
Absurd32 pts
Take photos at both the highest and lowest elevation points in your city - including buildings and basements
Hours
0
0
Visit 10 Coffee Shops in Your City
Uncategorized20 pts
Visit and order from 10 different coffee shops in your city
Days
0
0
Collect Hair from 10 People
Absurd22 pts
Collect a piece of hair from 10 different people (with their knowledge)
Hours
2
0
Speak in Accent for Entire Day
Absurd19 pts
Maintain a fake accent for an entire day in all interactions
Days
0
0
Go to a Protest or Rally
Growth/Self18 pts
Attend a protest or rally for a political cause you care about
Hours
1
0
Organize a Group Hike
Social22 pts
Plan and lead a hike with 4+ people
Days
2
0
Write a Joke
CreativeSocial9 pts
Write an original joke and tell it to at least 5 people
Hours
1
0
Write a Poem
Creative9 pts
Write an original poem of at least 12 lines
Hours
2
1
Bake Bread from Scratch
Creative7 pts
Make a loaf of bread completely from scratch (no bread machine)
Hours
4
0
Don't Shower for 5 Days
Absurd17 pts
Go 5 consecutive days without showering or bathing
Days
0
0
Learn to Handstand
Physical40 pts
Learn to hold a freestanding handstand
Weeks
1
0
Gain or Lose 10 Pounds
Physical133 pts
Reach a weight goal of gaining or losing 10 pounds (whichever aligns with your health goals)
Full Year
3
0
Run a Marathon
PhysicalAchievement176 pts
Train for and complete a full 26.2 mile marathon
Full Year
2
0
Get Autograph from Famous Person
Social32 pts
Obtain an autograph from someone famous enough to have a Wikipedia page
Hours
0
0
Write a Song
Creative25 pts
Compose an original song with lyrics and melody (instrument optional and can be a cappella)
Weeks
3
0
Meet a Family Member You've Never Spoken To
Social41 pts
Reach out to and have a meaningful conversation with a family member you've never actually talked to before
Hours
2
0
Digital Detox Day
Growth/Self24 pts
Spend 24 hours without phones computers or internet
Days
4
0
Pitch an Idea to Leadership
Achievement39 pts
Prepare and deliver a formal proposal to senior leadership
Weeks
0
1
Build an Emergency Fund
AchievementGrowth/Self43 pts
Save enough to cover 1-3 months of essential expenses
Months
0
0
Automate Retirement Savings
AchievementGrowth/Self16 pts
Open a retirement account and set up automatic contributions
Hours
1
1
Master 10 New Meals
AchievementCreative23 pts
Learn to cook 10 nutritious meals without recipes
Weeks
1
0
Sleep 8+ Hours for 14 Nights
Growth/SelfPhysical36 pts
Get 8+ hours of actual sleep for two straight weeks
Weeks
3
0
30 Days Alcohol-Free
Growth/SelfPhysical47 pts
Go 30 consecutive days without drinking
Months
5
0
Say I Love You
SocialGrowth/Self17 pts
Tell a family member I love you if you rarely do
Hours
1
0
12 Books Outside Your Lane
Growth/Self97 pts
Read 12 books this year in subjects outside your normal interests
Months
3
0
Use Your Time Off
Growth/Self16 pts
Take your full vacation/PTO this year or 10+ days if self-employed
Weeks
0
3
Family Recording
Social27 pts
Record an interview with a parent or elder about their life story
Hours
1
0
Letter to the Living
Social37 pts
Write a letter to a living person expressing everything you'd want them to know if they were dying and deliver it
Days
4
0
Values Audit
Growth/Self22 pts
Write your top 10 values and make one small ongoing life change to better align with your values. https://qualitycharters.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Hiring-For-Fit_Values-List.pdf
Hours
2
1
The Authentic Day
Growth/Self22 pts
Describe your perfect day given no outside obligations and then do it.
Days
0
1
Recent Completions (3)
Get a Pedicure with a Friend
Social14 pts
Book and attend a pedicure appointment together with a friend
Hours
0
0
Complete a Salary Negotiation
AchievementSocial96 pts
Negotiate for more compensation in current role or new offer
Hours
1
0
Apply Anyway
Achievement16 pts
Apply for an opportunity you think you're not ready for (job and grant and program)
Days
1
1