30-day challenge

Research shows that you can change a habit by doing something differently for 30 days. You can take a step by adding or removing something from your pattern. Making a small change (often with significant effects) works better than trying to make a big change immediately. A big change can make you lose heart. A small change makes something feasible and realistic. The chance that you will do it is much greater.

So, for example:

• Walk for 10 minutes during your lunch  break for 30 days instead of immediately training for a half marathon.

• Take the stairs for 30 days instead of going to the gym three times a week.

• Stop putting sugar in your tea for 30 days instead of cutting all sugar from your diet.

• Give a colleague a compliment for 30 days instead of trying to implement an entire feedback culture.

You will see that after 30 days, the change becomes more natural. Challenges are fun. Especially if you can do them together with others. Which 30-day challenge do you want to take on yourself? Which one with your team? And maybe a 30-day challenge for your organization!