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Above and Beyond

Challenges:

Elevate Your Mindset

by Maria Gracia Updated on May 1, 2025 Elevate your daily life with 10 above and beyond challenges that inspire joy, intention, and connection. Simple upgrades to your routine can help you feel more present, organized, and fulfilled. Join our newsletter to be notified when new content is added to our website. 10 Challenges to Push Yourself to New Heights Sometimes the smallest changes can have the biggest impact. This month, challenge yourself to go just a little bit further in your daily life—whether it’s how you dress, how you clean, how you care for others, or how you care for yourself. Here are 10 “above and beyond” ideas to uplift your routine, elevate your mindset, and infuse your days with extra intention and joy. 1. Go above and beyond with your wardrobe: Get dressed with confidence, and then add one standout piece—something that brings you joy or makes you feel a little more put together than usual. Try a silk scarf, a spritz of your favorite perfume, a pair of fun earrings, or even just shoes you love but often save for “special occasions.” Let what you wear help set the tone for an amazing day. 2. Go above and beyond with your everyday tasks: Choose one daily chore and take it up a notch. If you usually wipe down the counters, add the backsplash. If you regularly delete email, double your goal. If you always make the bed, fluff the pillows and fold a throw blanket at the foot. These little upgrades add polish and pride to your routine. 3. Go above and beyond with compliments: Kind words matter. This time, go a step further. Instead of “I love your top,” say, “That top looks amazing on you—it really brings out your eyes!” Make your compliments personal, detailed, and sincere. You never know how much someone might need to hear it. 4. Go above and beyond with gift- giving: A small gift becomes memorable when it’s wrapped with thoughtfulness. Add a handwritten note, tie it with ribbon, or package it in a jar or box that the recipient can reuse. Homemade jam in a recycled jar with a custom label? That’s a keepsake, not just a gift. 5. Go above and beyond with self- care: You deserve more than the basics. Add one extra layer of comfort to your routine: a hot oil hair treatment, a nourishing face mask, a long walk without your phone, or an uninterrupted hour of reading. These moments refill your cup. 6. Go above and beyond in your space: Choose one area of your home to give a mini upgrade. Maybe it’s folding the throw blankets nicely on the couch, lighting a candle in the evening, or organizing the drawer you always avoid. Small touches create calm and order. 7. Go above and beyond with food and drink: Instead of your usual breakfast, make it special with a colorful fruit plate or a smoothie in a pretty glass. If you're making tea or coffee, serve it in your favorite mug. Presentation makes even a simple snack feel indulgent. 8. Go above and beyond with communication: Send a text or handwritten note just because. Reconnect with someone you haven’t heard from in a while, or follow up on a conversation from last week. Thoughtful communication shows others they’re on your mind and heart. 9. Go above and beyond in how you show up: Whether you’re attending a meeting, a class, or a family dinner, try to bring your full presence. Arrive a few minutes early, bring a notebook to take notes, or offer to help clean up. Being fully present is a powerful way to show you care. 10. Go above and beyond with gratitude: Each evening, write down one thing you’re grateful for—and then take it a step further by expressing it. Thank your partner for unloading the dishwasher. Let your coworker know how much their help meant. Gratitude is best when shared. Back to Organizing Challenges Index