218 Things To Do In 2018

You guys- it's almost 2018! & I could not be more excited for it! 

This post has become a little internet sensation over the years 😉 and so this time I have spent MONTHS planning it out & adding some really fun + cool things worth trying out for 2018.  All of us rack our brains coming up with resolutions and new ideas for the new year. This list is meant to inspire and provide ways to learn, create, try, & experience new things each year. I think growing is the most important resolution we can make. Getting out of our comfort zones & trying new things will provide us with so much more knowledge and adventure instead of deciding (and many times failing) on a resolution made a few seconds before midnight on NYE. 

This year, when you buy the full version PDF - you will be given a printable checklist to go alongside each item, a 2018 calendar (inspired by this post!), & a personal notes section. I really wanted this to be a more interactive experience- one that really gets us motivated for 2018 & ready to seize the day. 


​So, without further ado.... here is my list of "218 Things To Do In 2018"!
Cheers to the New Year!

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To Learn....

​1. How to pronounce items on food menus that you always struggle with
2. Being a decent Ping Pong player!
3. How to say hello / good bye in 5+ languages
4. How to say “No” to something you can’t / don’t want to do
5. How to use a computer program you’re unfamiliar with
6. All about the cryptocurrency market (& not just bitcoin😏)
7. Salsa dancing
8. How to market yourself - be it in business or your personal life
9. Life / funny stories from your grandparents and older relatives 
10. Perfect dental hygiene 
11. About a political law/policy that’s trending but you’re unfamiliar with
12. The full history of the country your family heritage is from
13. How to plan an event: budgeting, time management, decorating, etc
14. About a subject you failed (ok, or reaaaaally had to try on) in college
15. How to change a baby’s diaper - even if you have no plans to ever have one!
16. To research using more credible sources than Google (sorry, Google ;))
17. Making smart purchases
18. Balancing a checkbook
19.. Couponing
20. How to negotiate on price when buying something 
21. Prioritizing
22. Other ways to vent besides posting to social media
23. Being honest with people when you cancel, are running late, don’t do something, etc instead of making up an excuse or saying “sorry” 
24. Somethings aren’t worth debating
25. How to improve on a character flaw you know you struggle with
26. To be a little more forgiving sometimes
27. Present Wrapping: How to make pretty bows & use wrapping paper so that it doesn’t look like it was found in a dumpster 
28. To give the perfect foot massage 
29. How to chop a salad to absolute perfection 
30. The difference in APRs/Incentives of various credit cards & if any are worth opening based off your financial needs
31. How to overcome (or eventually overcome) a fear you have
32. All about diamonds & jewelry - just because! ;)
33. How to politely decline a wedding/shower/event
34. All about an artist who makes you feel something & about their art pieces
35. How to nicely tell people what they need to hear instead of what they want to hear
36. To be true to your word
37. About various mental illnesses & how you can support your friends, relatives, or yourself
38. The correct ways for you to stay calm in situations you would normally be flustered in
39. To talk with correct grammar... it’s amazing how lazy we get sometimes!
40. To not make those impulse buys you normally make
41. How to love a part of your body that you normally criticize or think needs to be perfected
​42. To not say/write/text/post things you don’t mean or will regret
43. 3D Printing
44. To be more empathetic on a regular basis
45. To draw one animal/product/item/etc really well
46. Rowing
47. All about classic cars
48. Glass blowing
49. Chocolate Making
50. To bowl really well (without the gutter guards!)
51. Being more reliable this year
52. The ways you can keep YOUR body healthy (based on your weight, height, family history etc)
53. About Aromatherapy + Scents
​54. Basic math skills you’ve long forgotten
55. How to get around your city/town using only local transit (even if you drive everywhere, it’s a good thing to know how to do!)
56. The basics of acupuncture
57. To be more honest with yourself & the art of self reflection
58. The best questions to ask in Never Have I Ever 

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To Try....

​59. An oxygen bar
60. Going one month without using your personal social media accounts
61. Fasting for a cause 
62. Clicking the “Random article” link on Wikipedia to learn something new (& donating to Wikipedia while you're at it!)
63. Bocce Ball
64. A mermaid swimming class!
65. Going Vegan for 1-2 weeks (I promise it will have such a great affect on your life if you do it in a healthy way! & anything is worth trying once!)
66. Lush’s teeth whitening tabs
67. Sole Soothing Spray when wearing heels
68. To not Snapchat your day / night but instead embrace the moment
69. Cutting out dairy products as much as you can
70. Watching “What The Health” 
71. Running a half marathon - if I can do it, you can do it!
72. Memorizing something (a poem, excerpt, quote, religious text, etc) once a week
73. New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzle
74. A gym membership trial at a new gym / work out place 
75. Growing your own vegetables
76. Different coffee shops in your city (and different coffees!)
77. On the topic of coffee… cutting back if it’s your weakness
78. Going one week without checking/listening to any news stations
79. Finding new podcasts to listen to that you really enjoy
80. Unsubscribing from monthly reoccurring bills you don’t use/need 
81. A new hairstyle 
82. Repairing something that’s broken that you were otherwise going to throw out
83. Entering a sweepstakes for something you want to win!
84. Not leaving a single bad review this year (unless it was a serious incident!)
85. Logging into your old Myspace/tumblr/other profiles from back in the day because nostalgia! 
86. Saving up & having the means to make a big purchase you’ve been waiting for (such as a car, house, vacation, medical bill, etc)
87. Going to an event with a friend/partner that you hate but they love
88. Finding a new hobby 
89. Writing a nice note & giving it to a stranger to make their day
90. Doing a daring activity - like skydiving, trapeze, etc
91. Giving the benefit of the doubt
92. Tipping more on a daily basis
93. Attending old, foreign, or indie movie showings in your city
94. Being on time to something you would normally be late to
95. Reaching out to your friends more & having more time where they talk & you just listen
96. Putting your foot down to someone who always tends to walk all over you
97. Completing a jumbo puzzle
98. Being more committed in 2018 - either in relationships, work, or your personal wellbeing (or everything!)
99. NOT texting your ex/blast from the past when you’re lonely or sad
100. Bird watching
101. Getting fake tattoos from Inkme
102. Flying a drone
103. A charcoal face mask
104.Crystal Healing Methods
105. Reading financial/business magazines frequently
106. A Bungee Dance Class
107. Taking a professional development class
108. Going to an art museum & making up your own stories about each person in each painting (super silly thing to do
with friends!)
109. Enrolling in an acting class
110. Joining a film group
111. Doing really well at a local trivia night in your city
112. Having a date night with items/entertainment solely from the Dollar Store
113. Thinking outside the box more
114.Participating in an escape room event
115. Staying super calm in a situation you would normally freak out in 

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To Create....

​116. Photo album of 2017
117. Mittens out of old sweaters
118. A list of all the things you love about yourself
119. Reviews to leave of restaurants/ stores / hotels you’ve been to recently that provided great customer service 
120. Multiple go-to music playlists for any feeling/event/etc
121. An emergency kit / box complete with flashlights, water, canned foods, medical supplies, etc
122. Some poems (it’s super relaxing!)
123. A book shelf filled with classic literature
124. A dinner @ a friend, family, co-worker, acquaintance, or even a stranger’s home… all prepared for & cooked by you!
125. A new signature dish you can always prepare to perfection
126. A journal that documents every moment of life you cherish/remember from your childhood up until present day. I suggest sorting memories by friend / family member :)
127. Music tapes (Throwback!) of songs you loved, organized by dates/trips/events/etc to always listen back on (& a tape player!)
128. A family cookbook 
129. A Group text group using Groupme (or similar app) for all of your friends or family to stay connected & in touch daily!
130. List of books you want to read this year
131. The perfect 2018 wine collection - cultivated from different trips, events, etc that you attend throughout the year
132. A list of things you want to do by 2020
133. The perfect password that *fingers crossed* no one could hack!
134. List of your friends/relatives birthdays so you never forget them again
135. A way to make some amount of passive income 
136. A USB/Disc of scanned old family photos & giving your family members each a copy 
137. Making a handmade furniture piece
138. Collection of your favorite magazines from decades ago to present day!
139. Embracing people more i.e. hugs, handshakes, etc (obviously respecting people’s space when requested or unsure)
140. Well decorated Christmas/Holiday cookies
141. A recording of your parents/grandparents/relatives voices, stories, advice, etc (super great to have for sharing with future generations)
142. A collection of your favorite childhood books
143. Seashell collection from places you visit 
144. A daily journal entry
145. More of a “Smart Home” - such as investing in lightbulbs that can be turned on/off by a mobile app, wireless speakers, etc
146. Knitting a giant chunky knit blanket
147. Nice words of encouragement to send to someone you
look up to
148. A scavenger hunt with your friends (based off your interests together!)
149. A collection of photo booth strips throughout the year
150.Gift baskets for your local fire/police departments
151. Sweet cards for a local nursing home
152. A vinyl collection
153. Healthy connections/relationships in all areas of your life
154. An extensive family tree
155. Handwritten cards to give to your friends
156. An Ikea furniture hack
157. Album of pictures that will always make you smile/happy
158. A space in your home with fairy/twinkling lights
159. Regularly scheduled sports team/group for your friends - like volleyball, kickball, tennis ,etc
160. A fund for something you’ve always wanted to treat yo’ self to!
161. Balloon Art
162. Your own bar hopping tour with friends!
163. A book of family recipes
164. A beautiful bouquet of flowers to gift to someone
165. A collection of all the videos you have (even if it means breaking out the VCR) & making one big video montage
166. A safety plan for you & your friends/family in the event of an emergency
167. Crazy cool LED sign
168. Collection of hotel keys from all your travels
169. A picture perfect moment
170. The 52 Week Photo Challenge
171. Bedtime routine you can actually stick with
172. A Fantasy Football League
173. Friendsgiving with your friends!
174. A membership to a rewards program you will actually benefit from (For me it’s definitely Southwest Airlines or Hotels.com!) 

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To Experience...

175. Holding an exotic animal at an exotic zoo
176. Doing a ropes course
177. Opening night of a band / artist you love
178. A Poetry Night at a local bar / restaurant
179. Giving back to your community in some way
180. Attending a therapy session just to let go of past problems + any issues you might be going through
181. Completing something you thought you would never complete
182. Getting to know someone you would normally never interact with
183. Playing a game you loved growing up
184. Taking a road trip somewhere 5+ hours away
185. Donating just a little more money than you’re comfortable with…. good things come out of comfort zones! 
186. A fun food festival in your city
187. Dining without your senses (ya know, when they blindfold you & it’s supposed to enhance your taste buds!)
188. The Ancestry.com DNA kit 
189. Voting in an election in your town over an issue you care about
190. Getting a massage at least once a month - TRUST ME ON THIS
191. Professional photos of you - either with family, friends, your pet, your lover, or just for yourself!:) 
192. Wearing REALLY NICE jewelry all thanks to Switch
193. A health/wellness checkup 
194. Your credit score going up (at least a few digits!)
195. Buying a children’s book you love on a trip or at an event & writing a note to your future children in it
196. Seeing a legend in concert
197. Visiting a new city
198. Not getting a hangover on a night you normally would - self control people! ;)
199. Finding a new comedian that makes you genuinely LOL
200. Getting mental health check ups & letting out your fears/anger/sadness/thoughts to a professional. We ALL need to vent sometimes & speaking to a licensed professional can do the mind good
201. Failure - because it sets you up to be ready for success 
202. Making a connection that is sure to be beneficial down the road…. be it in business, relationships, etc
203. ​A natural phenomenon
204. Hosting a watch party with your friends when your favorite Netflix/HBO/TV show aires
205. Setting a new personal record when it comes to working out or your career/school life
206. Not buying a single item you don’t need from Target (Sorry, Target!)
207. Creating an extremely thoughtful gift for someone special in your life that they will genuinely always remember/
cherish
208. The thrill of reading a book that has you engulfed page by page
209. Rooting for the underdog team
210. Attending a sports event of a local high school or college & supporting your community
211. Cooking a full meal & donating it to a homeless person you encounter on a frequent basis
212. Finding the perfect shampoo/conditioner/soap that makes your senses & body relaxed & happy in the shower!
​213. Making a whole new group of friends
214. Sending a gift to a complete stranger from their wedding/baby registry
215. Going to a B&B for a nice weekend getaway with family/ friends/pets/your love
216. Completing something you never thought you would finish
217. Earning a medal/trophy
218. Knowing that 2018 is just one year out of many, many more to come & if you haven’t done something yet it doesn’t mean you won’t. Cheers to a new year & new possibilities! 

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