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225 Things To Do In 2025

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I've been writing this list since NYE 2016 and it's become one of the only "resolutions" I keep each year. No matter what I'm going through or where I'm at in life, I put together a list of "22- Things To Do in (Insert Year)." Each year reflects trends, tech, and hobbies popping up.


Nine years of lists - and I would be lying if I didn't say that some years this list feels almost like a chore or something I have "To Do." Which is insane because this entire list is supposed to be a fun, uplifting process. I started the list back in my blogging days. It went crazy viral January 2016. My cousin had just passed away December 2015 (I had already published the list) and - to my shock - when it went viral, the list inspired this weird hope in me that helped get me through 2016. I've kept up with it ever since.


This year felt different. It was harder to be authentic. I've placed so much importance on keeping the lists unique each year and never repeating anything. I like to believe that there is always something new to learn, try, create, & experience. That's why I started making it - because I don't really think resolutions or "Word Of The Year" thinking make much of a difference. However, I do think there is a sense of accomplishment by just trying, learning, creating, experiencing something new. I won't lie - I used ChatGPT here and there. I repeated a few things from previous years. Heck, I barely even got this list out in time to make New Years Day.


IDK if anyone will read it this year (Given my very last minute publishing) but I think with where I'm at in life - I needed to write it for myself. Maybe this year's list is a reminder for myself that not everything can be constantly exciting/motivating/fresh. We are stuck in this 24/7 content loop where our attention span is gone the second we lose interest and we NEED to see something new or unique. But I made this list again this year because it's my thing. Every New Year. Maybe it's not as ground-breaking this year, but it's here & I can say I stuck with it for year nine. I think there's something to be said for sticking with things and not giving up just because the mood is off. 2025 feels like it's going to be a really unique year - and I hope this list can bring some inspiration.



To Learn....

  1. The line dance to "Whiskey Drinkin"

  2. The art of breathwork & breathing 

  3. Etymology & the origins of words you use on a daily basis

  4. How to make your own homemade kombucha

  5. The Pomodoro technique for time management

  6. How to read & understand nutrition labels

  7. Pinochle - A classic card game

  8. How to identify different types of clouds

  9. The history of your favorite artist

  10. Flair bartending

  11. Voice impersonation of a famous celebrity/character/etc

  12. The art of small talk

  13. The science behind body language 

  14. How to solve lateral thinking puzzles

  15. The history of different genres of music

  16. Perfecting your handshake

  17. New travel tips/hacks to make traveling easier

  18. Upcycling a furniture or clothing piece that's old/broken/etc 

  19. Redesigning an old, outdated outfit into something fresh + modern

  20. How to make herbal teas for home remedies 

  21. Indoor plant care

  22. How to build a vertical garden

  23. To make natural dyes

  24. The basics of 3D animation

  25. To make your own leather goods

  26. To tell time using the stars/night sky/constellations

  27. Sound therapy using tuning forks

  28. How to mimic animal sounds

  29. Mirror writing (Writing backwards!) 

  30. The Lindy Hop dance

  31. Irish Step Dance moves

  32. To memorize as many Pi digits as you can

  33. The techniques of Sumi-E (Japanese Ink Painting)

  34. How to build your own solar panels

  35. Mental math tricks 

  36. To cook a flambé dish

  37. Spoken word poetry 

  38. Minimalist writing skills 

  39. Something random using the "Skillshare" website

  40. Film editing & video production techniques 

  41. How to improve your tactical thinking

  42. How to make natural beauty products using organic ingredients 

  43. To make digital art using Procreate or a similar app

  44. The basics of emotional intelligence skills

  45. Creative coding

  46. Remote work productivity tools/skills

  47. All about ethics & concerns with AI & tech

  48. The perfect pancake recipe & flip

  49. Basic yoga poses

  50. To do a cartwheel or handstand (No matter your age!)

  51. Impressive card shuffling 

  52. How to read financial statements/bills/etc

  53. To manage your digital footprint

  54. Conflict resolution techniques 

  55. How to read between the lines when it comes to communication

  56. Ways to deal with uncertainty & transitional moments in life 


To Try....

  1. Ordering/trying every menu item from a favorite local restaurant over the course of 2025

  2. Fridgescaping

  3. Joining the Yelp Elite Squad & leaving more reviews of local spots!

  4. Estate sale shopping with the HiBid Auctions website & app

  5. Probiotic ice cream

  6. Cold plunging on a regular basis

  7. Qigong meditation

  8. Mouth taping to improve your sleeping habits

  9. Rosemary mint spray for your hair

  10. Using beeswax wrap in place of plastic wrap

  11. The "Too Good To Go" App for combating food waste & saving money

  12. Creating a 3-5 minute skit for an improv comedy open mic night near you

  13. Giving out more compliments on a daily basis 

  14. Analog photography

  15. Aerial hooping 

  16. Ultimate frisbee 

  17. The "100 Word" Story challenge

  18. A digital detox for an entire week

  19. Artisanal chocolate making

  20. Making chocolate covered strawberries

  21. AR Fashion Try-Ons (Zara!)

  22. A personalized skin-care or work out routine

  23. Metaverse exploration using "The Sandbox" game

  24. Sous Vide Cooking

  25. Smoking your food

  26. Pickling your own vegetables

  27. Reverse searing your steaks

  28. Cooking with seaweed

  29. Clay pot cooking

  30. Making your own gnocchi

  31. Zero waste living for a week or month

  32. Mindful eating

  33. Taking public transit in a situation where you would normally drive

  34. A blindfolded taste test challenge with friends/family

  35. Sandboarding

  36. A uniquely themed restaurant 

  37. Participating in a historical reenactment 

  38. Joining a supper club

  39. LARPing

  40. Historical cooking/baking

  41. Making a dish/recipe that your city is widely known for 

  42. Stand-up paddleboarding 

  43. Spikeball

  44. Street hockey

  45. Horseback archery

  46. Having a floating cinema night 

  47. Scream therapy

  48. Having a reverse dinner - by starting with dessert!

  49. Hosting a silent dinner party

  50. Asking ChatGPT to plan your entire weekend based on your hobbies, goals, etc

  51. Charcoal Ice Cream

  52. Doing a "Surprise Vacation" - where you don't know where you're going until the day of! There are apps, websites, etc that will book these types of trips

  53. Dusting with dryer sheets

  54. Steam cleaning many surfaces in your house 

  55. Having your own pajama day

  56. Doing a "Hobby" crawl - like a bar hop but where you visit multiple places based on a favorite hobby (Vinyl record shops, parks, etc)

  57. Going to a free museum day in your city 


To Create...

  1. A stream of consciousness list

  2. A door basket wreath

  3. Polaroid lifts

  4. Deconstructed dishes for a dinner at home

  5. Zentangle art

  6. Time lapse art

  7. Art mosaics using different types of washi tape

  8. Embossed foil art

  9. A playlist of your favorite 2024 songs

  10. Pressed flower bookmarks

  11. A list of books you want to read in 2025

  12. Cultural fusion dishes by combining flavors/ingredients of different regions (Like kimchi tacos!)

  13. Homemade natural cleaners to keep your home clean & fresh this year

  14. A murder mystery game that you create from scratch based off your city/neighborhood/favorite themes/etc to play with a group of friends

  15. Indoor mini golf course at your home by making 9 holes and putting challenges

  16. A profile on Lemon8 for a new social media experience 

  17. A Letterboxd account to keep up with & review movies you watch in 2025

  18. A mini tornado in a bottle 

  19. Friendship bracelets to share with your friends/family

  20. Miniature landscape/architect/doll house scenes 

  21. Speed painting artwork 

  22. Paper mache sculptures 

  23. A "Day In The Life - 2025 " video to look back on down the road 

  24. A budget & savings plan for 2025

  25. Paper flowers

  26. A sleep schedule that works best for you & your daily needs

  27. A file folder where you can save all your favorite articles/videos/web content to go back to later

  28. Your own spice mixes based on favorite flavors for your favorite dishes

  29. A DIY pinata 

  30. A reading challenge for 2025

  31. Your own music video

  32. A "Scent" Diary - with scents/smells based on your favorite places/memories/people/etc

  33. Edible art

  34. Your own postcards to mail to family/friends

  35. Recycled jar storage

  36. Sticky notes artwork

  37. Reminders so you never forget birthdays/anniversaries 

  38. Artwork made from random objects (Buttons, screws, etc)

  39. A solar system art piece/sculpture 

  40. Faux stained glass artwork using picture frames & fabric painting pens

  41. Nature-inspired printmaking

  42. Mixed media collages and vision boards

  43. WhatsApp chat groups to keep up with all of your friend/family/hobby groups 

  44. A personal growth blueprint

  45. A personal mission statement

  46. A mindful consumption plan - such as setting limits on screen time

  47. A map with your favorite places/spaces around town

  48. Custom ice cream flavors

  49. Dumplings or pierogis with unique flavors/fillings

  50. Homemade popcorn

  51. Polaroid wall art

  52. Scented drawer sachets

  53. Homemade greeting cards

  54. A "Guest Book" that you keep by your door to keep track/record of your guests - encourage them to leave messages/comments too!

  55. A list of what you eat in a week so you can make a healthy eating plan

  56. A more organized office space with a cable/cord organizer 

  57. Cardboard furniture (For fun & creativity!)


To Experience...

  1. Tour of your city (or any city!) on an electric scooter

  2. A sound healing meditation session

  3. Augmented history walks

  4. Going on an invasive plant hunting walk (Removing invasive plant species in your area!)

  5. Lucid dreaming

  6. Attending a local film festival

  7. Putting together your own Chopped cooking challenge with friends or family 

  8. An Omakase dining experience

  9. Becoming a bottle flip champ

  10. Attending a roller derby show/competition 

  11. Listening to the "LongPlayer" website - which features music that will play continuously for 1,000 years

  12. A 24-hour creative challenge 

  13. An afternoon of jumping on a trampoline

  14. Volunteering 100 hours in 2025

  15. A silent retreat

  16. Going to a live taping of a tv-show 

  17. A vintage car show rally 

  18. Visiting an animal cafe 

  19. A "Walking Dinner" - where you walk to different restaurants for each course

  20. A solo dance party at home by yourself!

  21. Completing a "Book Nook" Kit

  22. Watching a movie in another language sans subtitles and seeing what you can decipher

  23. At at-home escape room challenge

  24. Putting together videos, recordings, etc and telling your story/experience of life from 2020-2025

  25. Putting on a talent show with your friends/family/neighbors

  26. Getting to know a neighbor you have yet to meet

  27. A luxury bath experience

  28. Doing a virtual museum tour

  29. An "At Home" Film Festival

  30. Listening to a new album from start to finish

  31. Feeling good about your appearance 

  32. A full house declutter

  33. Sticking with a new routine for an entire month

  34. Re-reading a book that you loved as a child

  35. Attending The Fake-Lorette Party 

  36. Staying productive by using the app "Forest"

  37. Sending a random venmo to a friend/family member "Just Because"

  38. Contributing to the "AccessNow" app - which aims to help people find information on the accessibility of local spots for wheelchairs, walking, etc

  39. Using the "Ecosia" search engine & planting trees every time you need to look something up

  40. Making a new friend in 2025

  41. Participating in a local clean-up project

  42. Being prepared for any weather or emergency situation by having an emergency kit ready and prepped with canned food, medicine, etc through at least 2026

  43. Overcoming a fear that you have in a social situation

  44. Forgiving not only others but yourself for something you've been holding onto

  45. Facing a personal-challenge and seeing it through to completion

  46. Asking for feedback on something you're going through from a trusted source

  47. Going to your local library at least once a month

  48. Taking a walk in a new neighborhood 

  49. Napping in a hammock

  50. Watching a documentary on a subject you have never heard of

  51. Meditating reguarly 

  52. Spending time with a different generation 

  53. Cultivating a new hobby

  54. Seeing the perspective of someone you normally disagree with

  55. The peace with knowing 2025 is only one year & you have many years to come- this is just one chapter in your book and if you haven't done something yet, it doesn't mean you won't



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