Have you ever felt stagnant, like your life is at a stalemate? The solution to your dilemma lies in this article. Keep reading for 5 ways you can challenge yourself on a daily basis.

Strive for a New Goal

Write down your dreams, goals, and ambitions, no matter how small or large they may be. You can even separate them into short-term and long-term goals. For instance, hiking the entire Appalachian Trail could take a while, so it would be long-term. But getting your first-ever deep tissue massage will take an hour or two, so it would be a short-term goal. When you have your goals lined up, pick a new one and strive to complete it.

Do Something That is Scary or Out of the Norm

Not saying the being scared is a great thing, but it’s good to challenge yourself with things that are out of the norm sometimes. For instance, if you are a little put off by heights, perhaps you could take a helicopter ride over a beautiful beach. Or, if you are afraid of spiders, maybe learn more about them to deter your fears.

Be Positive

Positive vibes go a long way towards challenging yourself on a daily basis. When you think in positive terms, those energies go out into the universe and come back to you. Kind of like karma. You get what you give, so be positive and you will receive the same in return.

Maintain an Open Mind

Instead of shying away from things that would otherwise be weird for you, keep an open mind. You never know what kind of good experiences you could have by simply maintaining openness to whatever comes your way. Sure, there are hard boundaries that no one should ever cross, but you could say YES once in a while to the things that you would usually avoid.

Volunteer Your Time to Help Someone Else

Compassion is a challenge. It shouldn’t be, but so few people know the benefits of being compassionate in their daily lives. When you have the time, volunteer to help others. It can be formally, like at an animal shelter or soup kitchen, or informally, with relatives or church members. Your time and compassion could mean the world to someone in need. It could be as simple as playing a quick official cornhole game with someone. You never know when you could make someone’s day a little brighter by simply being attentive.

When you challenge yourself, you break the mold of the norm. You shun your usual daily life in favor of something bigger and better. So, if you ever feel stuck, take a look back to this article for ways to challenge yourself.