One Month of Trying New Things in August
A little variety can make an ordinary day a little more special! Our ‘trying new things’ challenge for August is great for finding new passions, keeping the family entertained, or simply getting ideas for things to do throughout the late summer.
Make it a challenge by trying to do them all, or use the calendar for ideas on days you don’t have anything planned. By exploring and trying new things, we can learn so much about ourselves and what we enjoy.
Get the printable planner at the foot of the article, and bring something a little different to August!
Watch a tutorial on a topic you don’t know much about.
Try a new hobby.
Try a fruit you’ve not tried before.
Try a new flavor of coffee or tea.
Draw with your non-dominant hand.
Listen to music from a genre you don’t normally listen to.
Try a new restaurant for lunch or dinner.
Try cooking with a spice you haven’t tried before.
Read the news from a source you normally don’t use.
Watch a TED talk on an interesting topic.
Try a new workout class.
Watch an episode of a new TV show.
Listen to a new podcast.
Try a different cuisine (either at home or at a restaurant).
Rearrange furniture/things in your bedroom.
Try on a new outfit at the store.
Try a snack you’ve not had before.
Try a new hairstyle.
Learn to say ‘hello’ in another language.
Take a different route to work or on your daily walk.
Try a new smoothie or juice recipe.
Cross one thing off your bucket list.
Visit a nearby park or lake you haven’t been to before.
Watch a new movie release.
Try a new craft/DIY project.
Write a simple four-line poem.
Attend a local festival or fair you haven’t been to before.
Take an online class on a topic you know little about.
Try a vegetable you haven’t had before.
Write a short story about your summer.
Cook an easy recipe you’ve not tried before.
