New year, new you! There’s no better time than to plan for the future than when you’ve just turned the page to a new year. If you know you want to do things differently in 2025, but can’t quite put your finger on what you want to change, we’ve got you! Here are 8 new things you can try out in 2025 – no matter who you are and what you’re into.
1. Make a Bare Minimum Bucket List
When a new year comes around, it’s easy to start fantasizing about all the amazing things we’ll do. But then life happens, and we go back to our regular routines. By the time the year has almost passed, we realize we didn’t do any of them!
That’s why this year, we want you to try something a little bit different. Instead of writing down all the things you’d like to do, just write down a few important things you absolutely must do. We call it a Bare Minimum Bucket List. This list can include max 5 items, and they should be non-negotiables – you are going to do them this year, period. Have you been thinking about getting a new job, for example? Finally getting back into dating? Signing up for that Spanish learning course to prepare for your future travel plans?
With just 5 things, you can’t just pile on all the cool things you’d ideally do – you have to be selective. That way you can make sure that the progress you make this year is meaningful to you.
2. Purposefully Make Time for Fun and Relaxation
You might have tried to be uberly productive before, only to find yourself sneaking more phone time, guiltily watching another episode, and otherwise just wasting time without even enjoying it. A better way to handle this? Purposefully schedule fun and relaxation into your life, and quite generously at that. It might sound counterproductive, but it will pay off – not only will you be able to enjoy your “wasted” time, but you’ll actually know how much time you’re spending on leisure.
How do you like to relax? Let’s say your guilty pleasure is gambling. Why not purposefully dedicate one evening of the week to playing at a high-quality online casino? A growing number of iGaming platforms are expanding their operability and features to communication platforms, from Reddit to Telegram, to Discord. The latter are especially handy because players can play, chat, and exchange their experiences while making swift transactions in a pretty safe environment (source: https://discasino.com/).
3. Create Something New Out of Something Old
There’s something rejuvenating about giving new life to something that’s old and dull. In the spirit of newness, why don’t you use something old to create something new?
There are lots of options. Maybe you want to remake a room, transforming it into your new home office. Maybe there’s an old jacket you used to love that could use some artsy patching up. Or how about bringing that garden back to life again with your favorite garden plants? The options are limitless. Just look around you and you’re sure to find something that could use a makeover.
4. Choose Just One Thing to Get Organized
We all have messes in our lives, but trying to tackle everything all at once is likely to just leave a bigger mess than when you started. That’s why we want you to pick one important area to organize this year. Don’t even try to focus on anything else until this one area is completely in order.
It could be finally getting your finances together and creating a budget. It could be finally addressing your wardrobe and getting rid of the things you don’t use anymore. Or maybe it’s a new organization system for the kitchen, so you can actually enjoy cooking rather than dreading it. Either way, don’t worry about all the other things for now – that’s more than enough organizing for one year!
5. Get Your Romance On!
Whether you’re single or in a relationship, you need romance in your life. It doesn’t even have to be with someone – romance is about a feeling, a magical sort of vibe. You might have heard of the wonder of romanticizing your life, and it’s just as great as it sounds. When you romanticize your life, you’re actually living in and appreciating each moment.
What exactly romance looks like is likely something completely unique to you. It could be putting on some jazz every morning while you’re doing the evening cleanup, taking extra care to make your meals look fancy even when you’re just cooking for yourself, or maybe using that fancy bath bomb you’ve been saving for a special day. Today, right now, is special – and that’s what romance is all about.
6. Explore a New Genre
Whether your thing is music, books, movies, or all of the above, it’s easy to get stuck with just one or two genres, never venturing outside the comfort of that particular niche. But there is a whole world to explore! You don’t have to stick to the things you took a liking to in high school.
So, try a new genre! You might realize there’s more to it than you first thought, but you’ll need to have some patience. Remember, we like what we know, so you might need to get familiar with the new for a few weeks before passing your judgment.
7. Try Out Local Classes
Most cities have at least a dozen different classes – cooking, dancing, jewelry-making, and the like. Most of us never check these out unless we go somewhere for vacation. Look into classes and workshops near you on a site like GetYourGuide. It’s a great way to try something new and meet new, open-minded people.
8. Find Adventures Near You
It’s not always easy to make time for big trips and vacations to exotic countries. The good news is that you don’t need to travel far to find an adventure.
Have you ever tried being a tourist in your own city? What if you used your weekends to create mini adventures without even leaving your city? Whether you’re into camping in the outdoors or fancy spa experiences, you can likely do both without having to go much further than a few miles from where you live. This year, make an effort to find adventure – right where you are.
Summary: Making 2025 Count
What we all really want is to make 2025 the best year it could possibly be. We all know that every year we get is precious, and we don’t want to let everyday mundane things make us forget that.
When you try something new, it makes you stop and reflect as you start to see things in a slightly different way. And that’s the beauty of it. Because when you stop and reflect on your life, you get a chance to reevaluate your choices and make better ones – and appreciate how far you’ve come so far. Here’s to making 2025 one of the best years yet!