A gentle introduction to the art of doing nothing. One day at a time, one moment at a time.
Welcome to the 7-Day Do Nothing Challenge. This isn't about achieving anything, reaching goals, or building streaks. It's about giving yourself permission to pause, one day at a time.
Each day, you'll explore a different aspect of doing nothing. Some days will feel easy, others might feel challenging. That's okay. There's no right or wrong way to do this challenge.
Remember: You can't fail at doing nothing. If you miss a day, that's fine. If you do the activities in a different order, that's fine. If you modify the activities to fit your needs, that's fine. This is your practice.
Today, we're simply giving ourselves permission to pause. No goals, no expectations, no pressure.
Set a timer for 5 minutes. Find a comfortable place to sit or lie down. Close your eyes or keep them open—whatever feels right. When the timer goes off, you're done. That's it.
Today, we'll explore the simple act of breathing. Your breath is always with you, always available as an anchor to the present moment.
Visit the Breathe page and try a 5-minute breathing exercise. Focus on nothing but your breath. If your mind wanders, gently return to your breath.
In our screen-filled world, our eyes rarely get a break. Today, we'll practice intentional eye rest.
Use the Blink feature for 3 minutes. Look away from your screen, blink consciously, and let your eyes rest. Notice how it feels to give this part of your body attention.
Drinking water is often rushed or forgotten. Today, we'll practice mindful hydration—turning a basic need into a moment of presence.
Use the Drink feature. Take a moment to drink water slowly and intentionally. Notice the temperature, the taste, the sensation. This is self-care.
Today, we'll explore true stillness. Not meditation with goals, not relaxation with expectations—just pure, intentional stillness.
Go to the Do Nothing Space. Set a timer for 10 minutes. Choose silence. Sit or lie down. Do nothing. That's the entire practice.
Doing nothing doesn't always mean being completely still. Sometimes, gentle movement can be a form of rest.
Try the Calm feature. Follow a guided calm journey that combines breathing, gentle movement, and presence. Notice how movement can be restful.
Today, we celebrate completing the challenge and integrate what we've learned. Remember: doing nothing is a practice, not a destination.
Choose any of the tools you've explored this week. Spend 15 minutes doing nothing in whatever way feels right to you. This is your practice now.
The challenge may be complete, but your practice of doing nothing is just beginning. Explore our tools and find what works for you.