New Ways November

This New Ways November Calendar is from the people at Action for Happiness, who say:

Covid is restricting our lives, but we can find new ways to keep making progress.  Trying out new things can actually boost our well-being.  When we open up to new ideas, it helps us stay curious and engaged.  It can also bring a sense of accomplishment and help to boost our self-confidence and resilience.  There are so many ways to learn new things and this month we're encouraging everyone to find new and creative ways to overcome our frustrating situations.

November 1
~ Make a list of new things you want to do this month.
November 2
~ Respond to a difficult situation in a different way.
November 3
~ Get outside and observe the changes in nature around you.
November 4
~ Sign up to join a new course, activity, or online community.
November 5
~ Change your normal routine today and notice how you feel.
November 6
~ Give yourself a boost.  Try a new way of being physically active.
November 7
~ Be creative.  Cook, draw, write, paint, make, or inspire.
November 8
~ Find out something new about someone you care about.
November 9
~ Plan a new activity or idea you want to try out this week.
November 10
~ When you feel you can't do something, add the word "yet."
November 11
~ Be curious.  Learn about a new topic or an inspiring idea.
November 12
~ Overcome a frustration by trying out a new approach.
November 13
~ Choose a different route and see what you notice on the way.
November 14
~ Find a new way to help or support a cause you care about.
November 15
~ Go outside and do something playful — walk, run, explore, relax.
November 16
~ Look at life through someone else's eyes and see their perspective.
November 17
~ Try a new way to practice self-care and be kind to yourself.
November 18
~ Connect with someone from a different generation.
November 19
~ Broaden your perspective:  read a different paper, magazine, or site.
November 20
~ Make a meal using a recipe or ingredient you haven't tried before.
November 21
~ Learn a new skill from a friend or share one of yours with them.
November 22
~ Find a new way to tell someone you appreciate them.
November 23
~ Set aside a regular time to pursue an activity you love.
November 24
~ Share with a friend something helpful you learned recently.
November 25
~ Use one of your strengths in a new or creative way.
November 26
~ Tune in to a different radio station or television channel.
November 27
~ Enjoy new music today.  Play, sing, dance, or listen.
November 28
~ Join a friend doing their hobby and find out why they love it.
November 29
~ Discover your artistic side.  Design your own greeting cards.
November 30
~ Look for reasons to be hopeful, even in difficult times.

"You never know what you can do

until you try." ~ C. S. Lewis