Next 4 days, try these four simple yet powerful activities. If you follow through, you will feel refreshed, recharged, and proud of yourself.
1. Declutter – Get Rid of Things You Don’t Use
Take a day to clean your space. Look at your desk, your wardrobe, and your shelves. How many things are just lying there, unused for months or even years? Clutter takes up space not just in your home but in your mind too. The more stuff you have around you, the more distractions you create for yourself.
Start small—pick a section of your house and sort out what you really need. If you haven’t used something in the last year, chances are you won’t use it in the future. Donate, recycle, or discard what no longer serves you. You will feel lighter, more organized, and more in control of your environment. Decluttering is one of the best way to energize the home.
2. Spend a Day in Nature
Step away from your daily routine and immerse yourself in nature.
In the coming weekend try this, visit to a nearby forest, or simply sitting by a river, or go for a trek, nature has a powerful way of resetting your mind and body.
Sunlight boosts your mood, fresh air energizes you, and the sound of birds or waves calms your nervous system. Go barefoot, feel the earth, breathe deeply, and just be present. You will return with a fresh perspective and a sense of calm that no screen or city noise can provide.
3. Digital Detox – Stay Away from Technology for a Day
No phone. No laptop. No social media. Just you and a good nonfiction book.
Please try this over a weekend so that your mind doesn’t scare you about work or boss or business.
We live in a world where we are constantly bombarded with notifications, messages, and digital distractions. Every time you check your phone, your brain gets a dopamine hit—making you addicted to endless scrolling, texting, and responding to emails.
For one day, disconnect from all screens. Read a book, have real conversations, go for a walk, or simply enjoy some quiet time. At the end of the day, you will realize how much time you actually have when you are not glued to a screen. Your mind will feel clearer, and you will be able to focus better on things that truly matter.
Some of my favourite books
1. Monk who sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma
2. Living with Himalayan Masters by Swami Rama
3. Atomic Habits by James Clear
4. Intuition by Osho
5. Your Bodies Many Cries for Water
4. Thank 5 People Who Have Changed Your Life
We often take the most important people in our lives for granted. Pause and think—who has truly shaped your journey? It could be a teacher, a mentor, a friend, or even a family member(especially parents).
Call them. Write them a heartfelt message. Let them know how they have impacted your life. Expressing gratitude not only strengthens relationships but also brings a deep sense of fulfilment and happiness.
The Challenge: Do One Thing Each Day
Schedule these four activities over the next four days.
- Day 1: Declutter your space
- Day 2: Spend time in nature
- Day 3: Digital detox and read a book
- Day 4: Express gratitude to five people
Try this challenge, and by the end of four days, you will feel lighter, calmer, and truly fantastic.
Are you ready to take on this challenge?