Transforming Lives with the “Living by Design” Challenges.
In 2017, as I was wrapping up my career with Open Circles Academy, I wanted to leave my community with a lasting gift.
This led me to write “Living by Design: 52 Challenges to Create a Happy, Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise Life.“
The book serves as a practical guide to help readers design their ideal life by taking on weekly challenges that target the four pillars of well-being: happiness, health, wealth, and wisdom.
One of my core realizations was that people spend more time planning vacations than designing their lives.
My aim was to change that by offering 52 powerful challenges, each crafted to help the readers build habits that lead to lasting transformation.
I’ve personally tested and implemented most of these challenges until they became habits, and they’ve played a significant role in shaping the life I enjoy today.
Challenge 3: Capturing Beauty
One of the most impactful challenges from the book is “Capturing Beauty.”
Life can often feel overwhelming and negative, but seeking out beauty can shift your perspective.
For the next week – or even the next 30 days – I challenged the readers to make it a habit to find moments of beauty each day.
It could be anything: a stunning sunset, a flower in bloom, or even a simple smile.
Capture these moments with their camera or smartphone and share them with loved ones.
Over time, this practice will help replace negativity with joy, contentment, and a renewed sense of happiness.
Watch the Video: Capturing Beauty
Below I posted the video we’ve created that not only explains this challenge but also encourages the viewer to commit to it for at least 30 days.
See how spending just a few minutes each day capturing beauty can significantly boost your happiness and joy in life.
By combining the wisdom of the “Living by Design” book with actionable challenges like “Capturing Beauty,” anyone can begin to co-create their life and experience deeper fulfillment.