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Saved Challenges (285)
Try a Sensory Deprivation Tank
Growth/Self19 pts
Spend at least 60 minutes floating in a sensory deprivation tank
Hours
0
0
Donate Blood
PhysicalSocial14 pts
Donate blood to a blood bank!
Hours
1
0
Learn a Portable Instrument
Creative71 pts
Learn to play a portable instrument you can pull out in social situations (mouth harp harmonica duck call etc.)
Weeks
1
0
Knit or Crochet Clothing
Creative52 pts
Knit or crochet an article of clothing
Weeks
0
0
Learn to Walk on Your Hands
Physical37 pts
Learn to walk on your hands and complete at least 10 steps
Weeks
0
0
Brew Kombucha from Scratch
Creative33 pts
Brew kombucha from scratch at home
Weeks
0
0
Set a PR Mile Time
PhysicalAchievement106 pts
Set a personal record mile time for running
Weeks
0
0
Build a Complex App with AI
AchievementCreative23 pts
Build a complex functional app using AI tools
Weeks
0
0
Popcorn Read a Book with Friends
SocialGrowth/Self13 pts
Read a book aloud with friends taking turns reading sections over an extended period
Weeks
0
0
Read a Book Written Before 1800
Growth/Self24 pts
Read a book that was written before the year 1800
Weeks
1
0
Sew Custom Pants
Creative38 pts
Sew a pair of pants tailored to your measurements with an actual fly (button or zipper)
Weeks
0
0
Science Fair Project
CreativeAchievement101 pts
Do a science fair project like in elementary school: form a hypothesis experiment and present findings on a tri-fold board to more than 2 people. An official science fair Big Year event can happen later this year if there is popular demand.
Weeks
0
0
Make a Documentary
CreativeAchievement64 pts
Make a documentary about something you know nothing about in the style of 'How To with John Wilson'
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 Top 10 Fiction Author
Growth/Self23 pts
Read a book from one of the top 10 most sold fictional authors of all time
Weeks
1
0
Do a 5-Minute Plank
Physical19 pts
Hold a plank position for 5 continuous minutes
Weeks
1
0
No Plastic for Two Weeks
Growth/Self36 pts
Don't use or buy anything containing plastic for two weeks
Weeks
0
0
Do a Challenge Every Day for 2 Weeks
Achievement110 pts
Complete one Big Year challenge every day for 2 consecutive weeks
Weeks
0
1
Get Up Before 7am for 2 Weeks
Growth/Self35 pts
Get up before 7am every day for 2 consecutive weeks
Weeks
0
0
Sew a Dress or Shirt
Creative21 pts
Sew a dress or shirt from scratch
Weeks
0
0
Learn Ice Skating Spin
PhysicalCreative101 pts
Learn ice skating and be able to do a spin on the ice
Weeks
0
0
Do Woodworking
Creative24 pts
Make a woodworking project like a table chair or cupboard
Weeks
0
0
Donate 48+ Hours to Charity
Growth/SelfSocial194 pts
Donate 48 hours or more of unpaid time to local charities
Months
0
0
Stop a Bad Habit Permanently
Growth/Self63 pts
Entirely stop performing a bad habit that annoys you (skin picking nail biting etc.)
Months
0
0
Sunscreen Every Day for 30 Days
PhysicalGrowth/Self21 pts
Apply sunscreen every day for 30 consecutive days
Months
0
0
Take Creatine Daily for a Month
Physical47 pts
Take creatine or a supplement you've been meaning to try every day for a month
Months
0
0
Handmade Gratitude Calendar
CreativeGrowth/Self45 pts
Make a homemade calendar where you draw everything and handwrite dates logging daily gratitudes
Months
0
0
Watch Every Movie by One Director
Growth/Self17 pts
Watch every movie from the same director
Months
1
0
30-Minute Morning Walk No Phone
PhysicalGrowth/Self106 pts
Go for a 30-minute walk when you wake up every morning for a month with no phone
Months
0
0
No Added Sugar for 1 Month
Growth/SelfPhysical102 pts
Cut out all added sugar from your diet for 30 consecutive days. Natural sugars from whole foods are okay. (Like eating berries)
Months
0
0
Ask 50 People on Dates
SocialGrowth/Self67 pts
Ask 50 people on dates (or if partnered ask 50 people to hang out)
Months
0
0
Daily Art for a Month
Creative83 pts
Do a small form of art every day for a month (painting drawing etc.)
Months
0
0
Drink Recommended Water for a Month
PhysicalGrowth/Self63 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
Life Calendar for 6 Months
Growth/Self138 pts
Track what you do each week on a life calendar for 6 months filling boxes with weekly highlights
Months
0
0
Binge an Entire Series
Absurd1 pts
Binge the entirety of One Piece or Grey's Anatomy or similar epic-length series
Months
0
0
Wrath of Nature
Absurd105 pts
Plan and execute a deliberate trip to observe a significant severe weather event in progress. This isn't about stumbling across bad weather - you need to use forecasting tools to identify an incoming event, travel to witness it, and document the experience as a storm chaser would.
IDEK
0
0
See the Northern Lights
Growth/Self32 pts
See the northern lights (aurora borealis) in person
IDEK
0
0
Do a Cold Plunge
Physical16 pts
Do a cold plunge in cold water
Hours
0
0
Leave a Geocache
CreativeAchievement24 pts
Leave a geocache for someone else to find
Hours
0
0
Go Geocaching
Achievement9 pts
Go geocaching and find caches
Hours
0
0
Swap Outfits with a Stranger
AbsurdSocial24 pts
Get a stranger to swap outfits with you (underwear excluded)
Hours
0
0
Open a Can with No Can Opener
Absurd16 pts
Open a can of beans with no can opener
Hours
0
0
Score a Bullseye
PhysicalAchievement36 pts
Score a bullseye in any competitive target sport (archery darts curling etc.)
Hours
1
0
Eat Fresh Durian
Absurd23 pts
Eat fresh durian fruit
Hours
0
0
Make Butter by Running
AbsurdCreative23 pts
Make your own butter by running with cream
Hours
0
0
See an Artist You've Always Wanted to See
Growth/SelfSocial38 pts
Go see a musical artist live that you've always wanted to see
Hours
0
0
Volunteer at a Pet Shelter
Growth/SelfSocial45 pts
Volunteer at a pet shelter
Hours
1
0
Bowl a Turkey
AchievementAbsurd29 pts
Bowl a turkey (3 strikes in a row) in a single bowling game
Hours
0
0
Play Chess at a Local Club
SocialAchievement17 pts
Play a game of chess at a local chess club
Hours
0
0
Stare at One Art Piece for 2 Hours
Growth/Self15 pts
At an art museum look at one piece for at least 2 hours straight
Hours
1
0
Go Zorbing
AbsurdPhysical48 pts
Go zorbing (rolling downhill in a giant inflatable ball)
Hours
0
0
Buy a Lottery Ticket
Absurd4 pts
Buy a lottery ticket
Hours
0
0
Do a Slip N Slide
Absurd18 pts
Set up and ride a slip n slide
Hours
0
0
Get Your Food Handler's Permit
Achievement65 pts
Get your food handler's permit/certification
Hours
1
0
Update All Unsafe Passwords
Achievement9 pts
Update all of your unsafe reused or leaked passwords
Hours
0
0
Donate to a Kid's Fundraiser
SocialGrowth/Self24 pts
Donate to a kid you know who is doing fundraising for a sport or activity
Hours
0
0
Peer Review Someone's Essay
SocialGrowth/Self27 pts
Peer review someone else's essay with genuine feedback
Hours
0
0
See a New Type of Live Performance
Growth/SelfSocial21 pts
See a live performance of a type you've never seen before (ballet specific dance style etc.)
Hours
0
0
Active Album Listen and Rank
Growth/SelfCreative1 pts
Listen to an entire album while doing nothing else then rank the songs
Hours
0
0
Check Out 100 Library Books at Once
Absurd16 pts
Check out the maximum number of books at once at the library (100)
Hours
0
0
Watch a Documentary on an Unknown Topic
Growth/Self1 pts
Watch a documentary about something you know nothing about
Hours
0
0
Old Jazzercise Class in Costume
AbsurdPhysical18 pts
Do an old jazzercise class from the 80s/90s wearing the full retro workout outfit
Hours
0
0
Restaurant Food Challenge
Absurd2 pts
Complete a food challenge at a restaurant (like eating a giant meatball in one sitting)
Hours
0
0
Eat an Entire Costco Item
Absurd19 pts
Pick a food item at Costco and eat all of it in one sitting within 3 hours
Hours
0
0
Tour a Landfill or Recycling Center
Growth/Self16 pts
Tour a landfill or recycling center
Hours
0
0
Tour a Water Treatment Facility
Growth/Self35 pts
Tour a water treatment facility
Hours
0
0
Eat 20-Cereal Bowl
Absurd11 pts
Eat a bowl of cereal containing at least 20 different types of cereal
Hours
0
0
Go Ice Blocking
AbsurdSocial23 pts
Go ice blocking down a grassy hill
Hours
0
0
Fake Birthday at 3 Events
AbsurdSocial44 pts
Tell everyone it's your birthday and get everyone to sing happy birthday to you at 3 different events in one day
Hours
0
0
Stranger Matchmaker
SocialAbsurd38 pts
Approach a stranger and tell them your friend thinks they're cute. Then approach a different stranger and say the same. Introduce the two strangers to each other.
Hours
0
0
Run Through Sprinklers
Absurd13 pts
Run through sprinklers like a kid
Hours
0
0
Mindful Solo Meal
Growth/Self14 pts
Eat a meal by yourself while doing nothing else focusing only on the food
Hours
0
0
Dance in Public by Yourself
AbsurdGrowth/Self18 pts
Dance on the street in public by yourself with no music playing
Hours
0
0
Movie Theater Solo
Growth/Self11 pts
See a movie at the theater alone
Hours
0
0
Dance on Bubble Wrap
Absurd7 pts
Dance on bubble wrap until all the bubbles are popped
Hours
0
0
Hug a Chicken
Absurd23 pts
Consensually hug a chicken (the chicken must come to you willingly)
Hours
0
0
Apply to Donate a Kidney
Growth/Self30 pts
Apply to donate a kidney through an official organ donation program
Hours
0
0
Save 100 Worms in a Rainstorm
AbsurdGrowth/Self35 pts
Save 100 worms from dying on sidewalks during a rainstorm
Hours
0
0
Run 1 Mile Barefoot
PhysicalAbsurd25 pts
Run 1 full mile completely barefoot
Hours
0
0
Try a Bidet
Absurd19 pts
Try using a bidet and/or install one in your bathroom
Hours
1
0
Make 5 Friendship Bracelets
CreativeSocial11 pts
Make 5 friendship bracelets and give them to your friends
Hours
0
0
Make a Boondoggle
Creative16 pts
Make a boondoggle (lanyard craft)
Hours
0
0
Say No to an Unwanted Commitment
Growth/Self4 pts
Say no to a commitment you actually don't want to do or don't have the capacity for
Hours
0
0
Clean Your Yard
Growth/Self21 pts
Clean your entire yard (weeding mowing organizing) or apartment outdoor area
Hours
1
0
Go on a Haunted Tour
Absurd19 pts
Go on a haunted tour of a famously haunted location (like The Shining hotel Queen Mary etc.)
Hours
1
0
Tour a History Museum
Growth/Self17 pts
Tour a history museum you haven't visited before
Hours
0
0
Propose to a Stranger
AbsurdSocial30 pts
Propose to a stranger and get them to pretend to say yes
Hours
0
0
Tour a Prison
Growth/Self32 pts
Tour a prison facility
Hours
0
0
Go Shooting and Hit the Target
PhysicalAchievement22 pts
Go to a shooting range and hit the bullseye/target
Hours
0
0
Sneak Into a College Class
AbsurdAchievement25 pts
Sit in on a random college class you're not enrolled in
Hours
1
0
Invent a New Recipe
Creative46 pts
Create and cook a completely original recipe
Hours
0
0
Play Night Games Until 1am
Social11 pts
Play night games with 6 or more friends until 1am
Hours
0
0
7am Cold Plunge While Camping
PhysicalAbsurd29 pts
Do a 7am cold plunge while camping
Hours
0
0
Spend 6 Hours at the Library
Growth/Self16 pts
Spend 6 continuous hours at the library
Hours
0
0
Make Paper
Creative37 pts
Make paper by hand from scratch
Hours
0
0
Visit a Church of a Different Faith
Growth/Self16 pts
Visit a church of a faith different from your own (Mormon Catholic Buddhist etc.)
Hours
0
0
Read ~42 Books in a Year
Growth/SelfAchievement150 pts
Read 42 books by the end of the challenge (the equivalent of one book per week between when this challenge was added and the finale) audiobooks don't count
Full Year
0
0
Hunger Strike for a Cause
Growth/SelfAbsurd23 pts
Go on a hunger strike for a cause you care about
Days
0
0
Build a Birdhouse
Creative27 pts
Build a birdhouse from scratch
Days
0
0
Make a Mold of Your Head
CreativeAbsurd37 pts
Make a mold/cast of your head
Days
0
0
Assist a Wildlife Census
AchievementGrowth/Self48 pts
Assist with an official wildlife census or animal count
Days
0
0
Help Local Insect Population
Growth/Self12 pts
Take action to help a local insect population recover (plant native wildflowers provide shelter etc.)
Days
0
0
Create an Actionable 5-Year Plan
Growth/SelfAchievement75 pts
Create an actionable 5-year plan for career advancement and start taking meaningful action on it
Days
0
0
Write an Essay Analyzing a Creative Work
CreativeGrowth/Self27 pts
Write an essay analyzing a poem book or song like a high school English throwback
Days
0
0
No Texting for a Week
Growth/Self37 pts
Don't text for a whole week; if you need to communicate call them instead
Days
0
0
Visit a Wonder of the World
AchievementGrowth/Self107 pts
Visit one of the 7 wonders of the world
Days
0
0
10000 Calories in 24 Hours
Absurd31 pts
Consume 10000 calories within 24 hours
Days
0
0
Host a Slumber Party
Social19 pts
Host a slumber party for your friends where they actually sleep at your house
Days
0
0
Stranger Dinner Party
Social46 pts
Throw a party or dinner party where everyone is a stranger and aside from you no one knows anyone
Days
0
0
Letter to Future Children
Growth/SelfCreative25 pts
Write a letter of 2000+ words to your future children meant to be opened when they reach the age you are right now
Days
0
0
Matchmake Your Friends
Social36 pts
Set up your single friends on dates (points only if they actually go on a date)
Days
0
0
Stoplight Conversations
SocialAbsurd19 pts
Have 10 conversations with people in the car next to you at stoplights
Days
0
0
Stealth Camp
Absurd111 pts
Stealth camp in an unauthorized location for at least one night
Days
0
0
Ride a Freight Train
Absurd46 pts
Ride somewhere by sneaking on a freight train
Days
0
0
Learn to Do a Cartwheel
Physical15 pts
Learn to do a proper cartwheel
Days
0
0
Go Backpacking for 2+ Nights
PhysicalGrowth/Self25 pts
Go backpacking in the wilderness for at least 2 nights
Days
0
0
Shadow an Unfamiliar Career for a Day
AchievementGrowth/Self25 pts
Shadow someone for a day in a role you've never considered for yourself - not to explore it as a career path, but simply to understand work you know nothing about
Days
0
0
Judge 300 challenge matchups on the Point Judge page
Achievement12 pts
https://www.bigyear.xyz/point-judge
Hours
2
0
Learn to Windmill
PhysicalCreative49 pts
Learn the breakdancing windmill move well enough to complete 3 consecutive rotations
Weeks
0
0
Learn to Do a Backflip
Physical98 pts
Learn to perform a standing backflip on flat ground (gym training allowed during learning)
Weeks
0
0
Cook Something New
CreativeGrowth/Self1 pts
Prepare a dish from a cuisine you've never cooked before
Hours
0
0
Learn One Song
CreativeGrowth/Self21 pts
Learn to play or sing one complete song
Weeks
0
0
Festival Immersion
SocialGrowth/Self15 pts
Attend a cultural celebration or community event outside your usual circle
Hours
0
0
Solo Navigation
Growth/Self20 pts
Travel somewhere unfamiliar alone and navigate without GPS
Hours
1
0
Hometown Tourist
SocialGrowth/Self21 pts
Spend a full day exploring your own area as if you were a visitor. Ask locals for highlights. Visit landmarks
Days
0
0
Build Something Useful from Scrap
Creative35 pts
Create a functional object using only materials you already have or can get for free
Days
0
0
Eat Beans with a Toothpick
Absurd1 pts
Eat as many baked beans as possible in 60 seconds using only a toothpick (competitive)
Hours
0
0
Blow a Giant Bubblegum Bubble
Absurd1 pts
Blow the largest bubblegum bubble you can (competitive)
Hours
0
0
Balance Spoons on Your Face
Absurd1 pts
Balance as many spoons as possible on your face simultaneously.
You can have help from another person.
You cannot be lying down. Sitting and kneeling ok.
Competitive challenge
Hours
1
0
Blindfolded Candy Chopstick Challenge
Absurd5 pts
Blindfolded and pick up and eat as many M&Ms as you can using only chopsticks in 60 seconds (competitive)
Hours
2
0
Bake 10 Unique Recipes in 48 Hours
Creative45 pts
Make 10 different baked goods or cooked dishes in one weekend
Weeks
0
0
30-Day Daily Photo Challenge
Creative23 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
Build a Relationship with Legislative Staff
Achievement63 pts
Have 3+ substantive interactions with the same staff member over 6 months
Months
2
0
Contribute to Social Impact Open Source
AchievementGrowth/Self38 pts
Make 3+ meaningful contributions (code and documentation and issues) to open source projects serving social good
Days
1
0
See and Document 20 Bird Species
Creative63 pts
Observe and photograph/document 20 different bird species
Days
1
0
Get Pushed Around in a Wheelbarrow
Absurd19 pts
Get pushed around in a wheelbarrow in public for at least 10 minutes
Hours
1
0
Buy Only Unfamiliar Groceries
AbsurdCreative20 pts
Buy a week's worth of groceries where nothing is something you've ever eaten before
Days
0
2
Get a Tattoo
Creative50 pts
Get a tattoo (any size)
Hours
0
0
Get a Wildly Different Hairstyle
PhysicalCreative118 pts
Get a dramatically different haircut or style than you normally have
Hours
2
0
Beat a Video Game You've Never Played
Achievement21 pts
Complete a video game from start to finish that you've never played before
Weeks
0
0
Commit a Very Small Crime
Absurd17 pts
Break an outdated or obscure law that's technically illegal but harmless
Hours
6
0
Get Photo from Highest and Lowest Points in City
Absurd36 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
Uncategorized21 pts
Visit and order from 10 different coffee shops in your city
Days
0
0
Buy Food from One Restaurant Eat in Another
AbsurdSocial19 pts
Purchase food from one restaurant and eat it inside a different restaurant
Hours
0
0
Go to a Protest or Rally
Growth/Self17 pts
Attend a protest or rally for a political cause you care about
Hours
1
0
Organize a Group Hike
Social23 pts
Plan and lead a hike with 4+ people
Days
2
0
Ask a Stranger for $100
AbsurdSocial22 pts
Ask a stranger if you can have $100
Hours
0
0
Take Your Boss to Lunch
SocialAchievement21 pts
Invite your boss to lunch and pay for it
Hours
0
0
Take a Dance Class
SocialPhysical23 pts
Attend and complete a dance class in any style
Hours
2
0
Learn 3 Magic Tricks
CreativeSocial22 pts
Learn three different magic tricks well enough to perform them
Days
0
0
Write a Joke
CreativeSocial10 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
Make Wholesome Graffiti
Creative25 pts
Create positive/uplifting street art or chalk art in a public space
Hours
4
0
Take a Themed Photography Series
Creative10 pts
Take a series of at least 10 photos around a specific theme
IDEK
0
0
Paint Something and Display It
Creative20 pts
Create a painting and display it proudly somewhere in your home
IDEK
3
0
Draw a Self-Portrait
Creative21 pts
Create a self-portrait drawing or painting
IDEK
3
0
Bake Bread from Scratch
Creative8 pts
Make a loaf of bread completely from scratch (no bread machine)
Hours
4
0
Do a kickflip
Physical91 pts
Learn to ride a skateboard and perform a kickflip
Weeks
1
0
Don't Shower for 5 Days
Absurd17 pts
Go 5 consecutive days without showering or bathing
Days
0
0
Learn to Handstand
Physical43 pts
Learn to hold a freestanding handstand
Weeks
1
0
Get Best Free Item from Classifieds
Absurd12 pts
Find and claim the best free item you can from Craigslist/Facebook Marketplace/local classifieds
Hours
2
0
Attempt a Guinness World Record
AchievementAbsurd46 pts
Make an official or documented attempt at any Guinness World Record
Days
1
0
Get Autograph from Famous Person
Social31 pts
Obtain an autograph from someone famous enough to have a Wikipedia page
Hours
0
0
Wear Shoes on Wrong Feet for Entire Day
Absurd12 pts
Wear your left shoe on your right foot and vice versa for an entire waking day
Days
3
0
Write a Song
Creative25 pts
Compose an original song with lyrics and melody (instrument optional and can be a cappella)
Weeks
3
0
Digital Detox Day
Growth/Self25 pts
Spend 24 hours without phones computers or internet
Days
4
0
Earn a Verifiable Credential
Achievement118 pts
Complete a recognized certification or course with proof of completion
Days
5
0
Automate Retirement Savings
AchievementGrowth/Self18 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/SelfPhysical38 pts
Get 8+ hours of actual sleep for two straight weeks
Weeks
3
0
30 Days Alcohol-Free
Growth/SelfPhysical51 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
Find a Mentor
Growth/Self77 pts
Approach someone whose path you admire and ask for mentorship
IDEK
4
0
Use Your Time Off
Growth/Self18 pts
Take your full vacation/PTO this year or 10+ days if self-employed
Weeks
0
3
The Protected Call
SocialGrowth/Self22 pts
Schedule a recurring monthly call with someone important and complete 3 consecutive months
IDEK
0
0
The Reconnection
Social34 pts
Message three friends you haven't contacted in 1+ year with personalized messages referencing specific memories
Hours
6
0
Values Audit
Growth/Self23 pts
Write your top 10 values and make one small ongoing life change to better align with your values.
https://www.motivationalinterviewing.org/sites/default/files/valuescardsort_0.pdf
Hours
2
1
Release a Lantern at a Festival
SocialGrowth/Self17 pts
Attend a lantern festival and release a sky lantern
Hours
0
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
Build a Bat House
Creative26 pts
Build and install a functional bat house outdoors
Days
1
0
Build a Backyard Raku Kiln
CreativeAchievement113 pts
Assemble a functional raku kiln in your backyard and fire at least one piece of pottery in it
Days
1
0
Hit a Bullseye with an Arrow
PhysicalAchievement41 pts
Shoot an arrow and hit the bullseye on a standard archery target
Hours
1
0
Take an Emergency Preparedness Class
AchievementGrowth/Self23 pts
Complete a certified class in CPR first aid or emergency response (e.g. Red Cross or community college)
Hours
1
0
Switch to an Ergonomic Keyboard
Achievement17 pts
Purchase and switch to an ergonomic or split keyboard and use it as your primary keyboard for 30 days
Months
0
0
Learn to Pick a Lock
Achievement23 pts
Learn to pick a lock using lockpicking tools and successfully open a locked padlock you own
Days
1
0
Repaint and Redecorate a Room
Creative29 pts
Fully repaint the walls and redecorate one room in your living space with new paint and rearranged or new decor
Days
0
0
Apply Henna Art to Someone
CreativeSocial12 pts
Learn henna application and complete a full henna design on another person's hand or arm
Hours
0
0
Create a Day of the Dead Altar
CreativeGrowth/Self20 pts
Build a complete ofrenda honoring someone who has passed with traditional elements
Days
0
0
Build and Maintain a Terrarium
Creative31 pts
Build a terrarium housing live creatures (isopods snails etc.) and keep it thriving for 90 days
Months
1
1
Make a Voodoo Doll
CreativeAbsurd20 pts
Craft a handmade voodoo doll or poppet using fabric pins and stuffing
Hours
1
0
Create a Piece of Pottery
Creative31 pts
Shape and fire a piece of pottery using real clay (wheel or hand-built)
Hours
1
0
Practice Tai Chi for 30 Days
PhysicalGrowth/Self84 pts
Follow a Tai Chi routine at least 3 times per week for 30 consecutive days
Months
0
0
Stretch Every Day for 30 Days
Physical115 pts
Complete a dedicated stretching session of 10+ minutes every day for 30 consecutive days
Months
1
0
Learn to Moonwalk
PhysicalCreative14 pts
Learn to moonwalk smoothly enough to do it across a room without stumbling
Weeks
0
0
Breathe Fire
AbsurdAchievement13 pts
Learn fire breathing and successfully perform it (with proper fuel and technique)
Days
1
0
Learn to Do the Worm
PhysicalCreative21 pts
Learn the worm dance move well enough to travel at least 10 feet across the floor
Weeks
1
0
Learn to Surf
Physical62 pts
Stand up and ride a wave to shore on a surfboard
Days
2
0
Tread Water for 2 Hours
Physical110 pts
Stay afloat treading water continuously for 2 hours without touching the bottom or sides
Hours
0
0
Build a Treehouse
CreativePhysical117 pts
Build a treehouse or elevated platform sturdy enough to sit in
Weeks
0
0
Build a Tire Swing
Creative20 pts
Build a functional tire swing from scratch and swing on it
Days
0
0
Frugal Month and Donate Savings
Growth/Self162 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
See Inside a Datacenter
Achievement49 pts
Get a tour of or access to a datacenter and see the servers in person
Hours
0
0
Chug a Gallon of Milk
Absurd13 pts
Attempt to drink an entire gallon of milk in one sitting. Barfing is allowed.
Hours
1
1
Do 50% More Pull-Ups
Physical42 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 Spending for a Week
Growth/Self30 pts
Go 7 consecutive days without spending any money at all. Pre-paid bills like rent and utilities are fine.
Days
2
0
Visit Every National Park in Your State
AchievementGrowth/Self111 pts
Visit every national park or national monument in your state
Months
0
0
Capture an Invasive Species
Achievement24 pts
Legally capture or remove an invasive species in your area (spotted lanternfly - invasive plants - etc.)
Hours
0
0
Pay for the Person Behind You
SocialGrowth/Self21 pts
Pay the bill of the person behind you in line at the grocery store
Hours
0
0
No Eating Out for a Month
Growth/Self115 pts
Prepare every meal at home for 30 consecutive days. No restaurants or takeout or delivery.
Months
0
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
Delete a Social Media Account
Growth/Self65 pts
Permanently delete one of your social media accounts (Instagram - TikTok - Twitter - Facebook - etc.)
Hours
0
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
Physical78 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
Absurd19 pts
Physically interact with or hold an animal species you've never touched before (reptile - bird of prey - tarantula - etc.)
Hours
1
0
Visit Another Player in Their City
Social31 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/Self17 pts
Gather clothes you no longer wear and donate them directly to a homeless shelter or clothing bank
Hours
0
0
Karaoke Night
SocialCreative22 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
Build and Launch a Model Rocket Together
CreativeSocial23 pts
Assemble and successfully launch a model rocket with a partner
Days
1
0
Forage a Meal Together
CreativeGrowth/Self42 pts
Find and correctly identify wild edible plants/mushrooms with a knowledgeable partner and eat a dish made from them
Days
0
0
Volunteer Together for 8 Hours
Growth/SelfSocial108 pts
Complete a full day of volunteer work (8+ hours) with a friend at the same organization
Days
0
0
Build a Piece of Furniture Together
PhysicalCreative29 pts
Build a functional piece of furniture from raw materials (not IKEA) with a partner
Weeks
1
0
Cook a Full Meal Together Blindfolded
SocialCreativeAbsurd21 pts
Partner up and cook a complete meal where one person is blindfolded and the other can only give verbal instructions
Hours
0
0
See Sunrise and Sunset in One Day
Growth/Self17 pts
Intentionally watch both the sunrise and sunset on the same day. Ideally from somewhere with a view.
Days
1
0
Walk Every Street in Your Neighborhood
Growth/Self39 pts
Physically walk down every street within 1/2 mile of your house.
Hours
0
0
Solve a Rubik's Cube
Achievement11 pts
Solve a Rubik's Cube from a fully scrambled state
Days
1
0
Use Your Non-Dominant Hand for a Day
Absurd21 pts
Use only your non-dominant hand for all tasks for one full waking day
Days
0
0
Learn Morse Code and Send a Message
Achievement26 pts
Memorize Morse code and use it to send a real message
Days
0
0
Fold 100 Origami Cranes
Creative21 pts
Fold 100 paper cranes
Weeks
0
0
Shadow Someone in a Career You're Considering
Achievement37 pts
Shadow someone for a day in a role you're seriously considering to see what the actual day-to-day work looks like.
Days
1
0
Enroll in One Course
Achievement50 pts
Enroll in and complete a course on something you've always wanted to learn
Months
0
0
The Authentic Day
Growth/Self23 pts
Describe your perfect day given no outside obligations and then do it.
Days
0
1
Take someone on a sunrise picnic
Social18 pts
Prepare breakfast and watch the sunrise or sunset together from somewhere beautiful.
Hours
1
0
Learn Balloon Animals
CreativeSocial25 pts
Learn to make at least 5 distinct balloon animal shapes and make them for strangers in public
Days
0
0
Have Conversation with Your 1st Grade Teacher
SocialGrowth/Self94 pts
Track down and have a real conversation with your first grade (or other early) teacher
Hours
0
0
Write a Children's Book
Creative82 pts
Write and illustrate a children's book about something you're passionate about
Weeks
1
0
Cook a Meal for a Stranger
SocialGrowth/Self60 pts
Prepare a homemade meal and share it with someone you don't know personally
Hours
1
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
Memorize 50 Digits of Pi
Absurd18 pts
Memorize and recite 50 digits of pi from memory
Days
0
0
Take Cold Showers for 30 Days
Physical50 pts
Replace your regular shower with a cold shower every day for 30 consecutive days
Months
0
0
Ask Out Someone Who Intimidates You
Social47 pts
Ask someone on a date who you're genuinely interested in but nervous about
Hours
1
0
Make Monthly Constituent Calls
AchievementGrowth/Self52 pts
Make phone calls to elected representatives for 6 consecutive months
Months
0
0
Specific Appreciation
SocialGrowth/Self18 pts
Tell 5 people what you specifically appreciate about them including a specific moment and how it affected you
Hours
0
0
Plant a Fruit Tree
Growth/Self48 pts
Plant a fruit-bearing tree and keep it alive for one full year
Full Year
1
0
Let 10 Species Eat from Your Hand
Absurd32 pts
Feed animals from 10 different species directly from your hand (squirrels - birds - goats - horses - etc.). Make sure you're not feeding the animals things that are bad for them. EG bread is bad for geese/ducks!
Weeks
0
0
High Five 100 Strangers
SocialAbsurd25 pts
Get 100 different strangers to high five you in a single day
Hours
1
0
Coffee Chat with a Stranger
Social31 pts
Approach strangers and ask them to have coffee with you until someone says yes - then have a genuine conversation
Hours
0
0
Talk with an Unhoused Person
SocialGrowth/Self35 pts
Have a genuine - extended conversation with an unhoused person. Learn their name - hear their story - and share yours.
Hours
2
0
Make a New Close Friend
Social93 pts
Develop a genuine friendship with someone new. Spend meaningful one-on-one time together at least 5 times.
Months
0
0
Go on a Meditation Retreat
Growth/Self59 pts
Attend a meditation or mindfulness retreat of at least 2 days
Days
0
0
Meet Someone New
Social7 pts
Attend an event where you know few/no people and start a genuine conversation
Hours
0
0
Record a One-Second-a-Day Video Diary
Creative25 pts
Film one second of video every day for 90 days and then compile
Months
1
0
Sneak Into an Event
SocialAbsurd31 pts
Get into an event you weren't invited to or don't have a ticket for
Hours
1
0
Collect Hair from 10 People
Absurd21 pts
Collect a piece of hair from 10 different people (with their knowledge)
Hours
2
0
Ask Someone for Clothing Item They're Wearing
SocialAbsurd18 pts
Notice something someone is wearing that you like and ask them to give it to you
Hours
1
0
Gain or Lose 10 Pounds
Physical138 pts
Reach a weight goal of gaining or losing 10 pounds (whichever aligns with your health goals)
Full Year
3
0
Meet Someone with Fake Identity
Absurd24 pts
Meet a stranger and maintain a completely fake identity and backstory for at least 10 minutes (bonus for accent - longer duration)
Hours
0
0
Build an Emergency Fund
AchievementGrowth/Self42 pts
Save enough to cover 1-3 months of essential expenses
Months
0
0
Apply Anyway
Achievement17 pts
Apply for an opportunity you think you're not ready for (job and grant and program)
Days
1
1
12 Books Outside Your Lane
Growth/Self101 pts
Read 12 books this year in subjects outside your normal interests
Months
3
0
The Collision Dinner
Social23 pts
Host a meal introducing friends from different parts of your life who don't know each other
Hours
1
0
Wear Makeup Every Day for a Week
AbsurdGrowth/Self18 pts
Apply makeup every day for 7 consecutive days (if you don't normally wear it)
Weeks
1
0
Learn Basic Sign Language
AchievementGrowth/Self52 pts
Learn the ASL alphabet and 20 common phrases
Weeks
1
0
Build a Giant Slingshot and Launch a Watermelon
CreativeAbsurd41 pts
Construct a slingshot large enough to launch a watermelon and successfully fire one
Days
0
0
Hitchhike Somewhere
AbsurdSocial109 pts
Travel somewhere by hitchhiking with a buddy
Hours
2
0
Complete a Salary Negotiation
AchievementSocial66 pts
Negotiate for more compensation in current role or new offer
Hours
1
0
Take a Random Stranger to Lunch
Social34 pts
Invite a complete stranger off the street to have lunch with you - you pay.
Hours
1
0
Guerrilla Garden
CreativeGrowth/Self53 pts
Plant edible vegetables or herbs in a public space (park - unused lot - grocery store flower bed) and harvest the produce later
Months
1
0
Say I Love You to 5 New People
Social40 pts
Tell five people you genuinely love that you love them - people you've never said it to before
Days
1
0
Mentor Someone
AchievementSocial123 pts
Regularly guide someone less experienced in an area you know for at least 4 meetings
Months
0
0
Don't Speak for 48 Hours
AbsurdSocial36 pts
Go 48 consecutive hours without speaking a single word and otherwise going about your normal routine
Days
5
0
Pitch an Idea to Leadership
Achievement41 pts
Prepare and deliver a formal proposal to senior leadership
Weeks
0
1
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
Track a Metric and Present It
AchievementGrowth/Self113 pts
Choose a personal metric (mood - sleep - spending - steps - etc.) - track it daily for at least 6 months - and give a presentation on your findings
Months
1
0
Day of Yes
AbsurdSocial23 pts
Let someone else plan a full day for you and participate in everything they choose
Days
0
0
12-Hour Meditation in Your Room
Growth/Self133 pts
Complete 12 hours of meditation* in a single day without leaving your room**
*Breaks allowed for bodily functions.
**Your room could be replaced with any single location, eg a picnic blanket in a park or wilderness, a meditation retreat, etc.
Days
1
0
Reach Conversational Level in New Language
Achievement187 pts
Learn enough to hold a 15-minute conversation with a native speaker
Months
0
0
Compliment 100 Strangers
Social25 pts
Give 100 genuine compliments to people you don't know (in-person face-to-face)
Hours
2
0
The Old Apology
Growth/Self39 pts
Apologize for something you did years ago with a genuine apology that asks nothing in return
Hours
4
0
Learn to Do the Splits
Physical155 pts
Achieve a full front or side split through daily stretching
Full Year
0
0
Time with Declining Health
Social50 pts
Spend meaningful time with someone whose health is declining (aging relative and hospice volunteer and care facility visit)
Days
1
0
Quit an Addiction
Growth/Self154 pts
Identify a habit or substance you're dependent on and quit for at least 3 consecutive months
Months
0
0
Letter to the Living
Social39 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
Handwrite 10 Gratitude Letters
SocialCreative100 pts
Write and send 10 handwritten letters(or email if you dont have their address) to people who have positively impacted your life
Days
0
0
Recent Completions (3)
Talk with an Unhoused Person
SocialGrowth/Self35 pts
Have a genuine - extended conversation with an unhoused person. Learn their name - hear their story - and share yours.
Hours
2
0
Visit 10 Coffee Shops in Your City
Uncategorized21 pts
Visit and order from 10 different coffee shops in your city
Days
0
0
Buy Food from One Restaurant Eat in Another
AbsurdSocial19 pts
Purchase food from one restaurant and eat it inside a different restaurant
Hours
0
0