 I'm SO excited for 2020 because I'm ready to party like Gatsby for the next ten years! 2020 is going to be a big year for me. I'm getting married (YAY!), continuing my business degree, entering my upper-twenties (not sure how I feel about that), traveling to some new places, and pursuing my career path even more. I've been creating this annual list since 2016. It's become a major part of my life. Over the Christmas holiday in 2015, my cousin committed suicide. It was an incredibly difficult time for me. I had just published my first list: "216 Things To Do in 2016" a few days before she passed away. Unbeknownst to me, the list went crazy viral. Once I found out how inspired people were by my list, I was given this newfound hope amidst so much sadness that maybe there are always ways to feel purpose. I hate resolutions and bucket lists. For one, they are extremely hard to keep. They are also insanely unrealistic. I wanted my annual list to be something that basically anyone anywhere could participate in. This list isn't about keeping resolutions or striving for perfection. It's about creating, learning, trying, and experiencing new things. I think when we can make the time to do one or all of those things then we can find personal growth and satisfaction. Each list varies from year to year, and I have made sure to never repeat an item- which is getting to be quite difficult lemme tell ya. I'm super excited because this year I've created a planner + calendar + checklist package that can be purchased through my blog! This is the perfect gift for yourself or anyone looking to feel a little more inspired starting this new year! It's also art deco themed because I'm really trying to bring back the 1920s vibe! Without further adieu, here is my list of "220 Things To Do In 2020": GET YOUR OWN THEMED PLANNER! |
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To Learn...
1. One word a day from a different language
2. The basics of flying by taking an intro to flight class
3. How to sail a boat
4. Belly dancing
5. To make pretty bouquets with Alice's Table
6. Fencing
7. Tai Chi
8. How to ask the right questions
9. ALL about the 2020 presidential candidates and why you want to vote for your top candidate
10. Learning new recipes with the Panna cooking class app
11. To express your emotions more
12. Brush lettering
13. Crepe making
14. How to make macaroons
15. Embroidery
16. Storytelling
17. Line dancing
18. To moonwalk
19. Knife sharpening
20. How to stop fear from standing in your way
21. To starting thinking globally with your career/business/life - it is 2020 after all!
22. Learning a new subject in 3D by downloading the JigSpace app
23. About hyper-automation
24. Water skiing
25. Palm reading
26. Scuba diving
27. About another city/state/country you would like to move to potentially
28. How to fight writer's block
29. More about current + trending events thanks to The Skimm
30. To adapt to more situations
31. To embrace your skills and make a career out of them
32. To never work for free or undervalue yourself
33. How to make homemade tortillas
34. Ways to solve a Rubik's cube
35. Bookbinding
36. Printmaking
37. Bachata dancing
38. Bookkeeping
39. Film photography
40. The choreography to a song you have always loved
41. How to maximize your tax breaks
42. To find your voice - be it at work, school, or any area of life
43. To use more substantial words in your daily rhetoric
44. Ways to make your ideas become reality
45. Real Estate investing
46. To set more boundaries
47. That being an Instagram influencer is not at all what it appears - & instead try being an influencer in your daily life
48. How to travel affordably and collect points/rewards
49. That your money should always be making you more money, even when you're spending it (i.e., reward programs, investments, selling used items)
50. Accountability
51. Quilting
2. The basics of flying by taking an intro to flight class
3. How to sail a boat
4. Belly dancing
5. To make pretty bouquets with Alice's Table
6. Fencing
7. Tai Chi
8. How to ask the right questions
9. ALL about the 2020 presidential candidates and why you want to vote for your top candidate
10. Learning new recipes with the Panna cooking class app
11. To express your emotions more
12. Brush lettering
13. Crepe making
14. How to make macaroons
15. Embroidery
16. Storytelling
17. Line dancing
18. To moonwalk
19. Knife sharpening
20. How to stop fear from standing in your way
21. To starting thinking globally with your career/business/life - it is 2020 after all!
22. Learning a new subject in 3D by downloading the JigSpace app
23. About hyper-automation
24. Water skiing
25. Palm reading
26. Scuba diving
27. About another city/state/country you would like to move to potentially
28. How to fight writer's block
29. More about current + trending events thanks to The Skimm
30. To adapt to more situations
31. To embrace your skills and make a career out of them
32. To never work for free or undervalue yourself
33. How to make homemade tortillas
34. Ways to solve a Rubik's cube
35. Bookbinding
36. Printmaking
37. Bachata dancing
38. Bookkeeping
39. Film photography
40. The choreography to a song you have always loved
41. How to maximize your tax breaks
42. To find your voice - be it at work, school, or any area of life
43. To use more substantial words in your daily rhetoric
44. Ways to make your ideas become reality
45. Real Estate investing
46. To set more boundaries
47. That being an Instagram influencer is not at all what it appears - & instead try being an influencer in your daily life
48. How to travel affordably and collect points/rewards
49. That your money should always be making you more money, even when you're spending it (i.e., reward programs, investments, selling used items)
50. Accountability
51. Quilting
To Try...
52. Choosing a word for the year and living by it (For example gratitude, simplicity, etc.)
53. A ghost tour of your city
54. Living for each day instead of living for tomorrow
55. Sleeping with your phone in a different room (& using an old school alarm clock)
56. Waking up early every day for an entire week and either working out, reading, or doing something productive to start your day
57. Learning a new language by dedicating 1 hour each week
58. Cooking with plant-based ingredients
59. Writing a song
60. Planning out your outfit each day for an entire week
61. Getting a suntan tattoo
62. Topgolf
63. Running a marathon
64. Buying something you normally would buy online at a local, family-owned store instead
65. Tracking the amount of time you spend online (& learning to limit it)
66. Olive oil tasting
67. Talking on the phone more (I know, cringe, right?!)
68. A new hairstyle thanks to Wigdot
69. Being on time to all commitments
70. The 30 Day Squat Challenge
71. Going one month without any impulse purchases
72. Sticking to a new healthy habit with the app Streaks
73. Being more transparent
74. Ordering the impossible burger instead of a regular burger
75. Cutting down on food waste by purchasing less and cooking more
76. Alcohol-alternative drinks, such as Kin
77. Negotiating for a higher salary or job position
78. A new snack that catches your eye at the grocery store
79. Goat Yoga
80. Joining a roller derby league
81. Becoming a polymath (someone who excels in multiple areas of life)
82. Drinking more drinks that have no alcohol or caffeine
83. Being a leader more often than a follower
84. Entering a short-story contest
85. Cooking seasonally with seasonal fruits, vegetables, etc
86. Joining Vinyl Me record club
87. Reading more investment / financial magazines, books, and journals
88. Giving more genuine comments on your family & friend's social media posts - because even though it can be fake, it's amazing we can connect with so many people
89. Seeing the other person's perspective in an argument or heated moment
90. Learning, networking, and creating new relationships through online community forums
91. Surrounding yourself with people who are smarter, wealthier, and have more life experience - so you can educate and grow yourself to their level (or beyond!)
92. Being an ambassador for a club, organization, product, or business that you look fondly towards
93. Studying more - even if you're not in school!!
94. Rewiring your brain
95. Being more deliberate
96. Conserving more
97. Turning the page on chapters in your life that no longer need to be read
98. Different types of coffee
99. Supporting local bands/artists by attending local shows or art fests
100. Riding on the scooters that are poppin' up everywhere!
101. Geocaching
102. Cutting back on your water usage
103. Writing a book or creating something with your partner or a friend
104. Setting up an automatic bank transfer to your savings - so you at least always save something!
105. Reading an entire book in one sitting
106. Blind Wine/beer tasting
53. A ghost tour of your city
54. Living for each day instead of living for tomorrow
55. Sleeping with your phone in a different room (& using an old school alarm clock)
56. Waking up early every day for an entire week and either working out, reading, or doing something productive to start your day
57. Learning a new language by dedicating 1 hour each week
58. Cooking with plant-based ingredients
59. Writing a song
60. Planning out your outfit each day for an entire week
61. Getting a suntan tattoo
62. Topgolf
63. Running a marathon
64. Buying something you normally would buy online at a local, family-owned store instead
65. Tracking the amount of time you spend online (& learning to limit it)
66. Olive oil tasting
67. Talking on the phone more (I know, cringe, right?!)
68. A new hairstyle thanks to Wigdot
69. Being on time to all commitments
70. The 30 Day Squat Challenge
71. Going one month without any impulse purchases
72. Sticking to a new healthy habit with the app Streaks
73. Being more transparent
74. Ordering the impossible burger instead of a regular burger
75. Cutting down on food waste by purchasing less and cooking more
76. Alcohol-alternative drinks, such as Kin
77. Negotiating for a higher salary or job position
78. A new snack that catches your eye at the grocery store
79. Goat Yoga
80. Joining a roller derby league
81. Becoming a polymath (someone who excels in multiple areas of life)
82. Drinking more drinks that have no alcohol or caffeine
83. Being a leader more often than a follower
84. Entering a short-story contest
85. Cooking seasonally with seasonal fruits, vegetables, etc
86. Joining Vinyl Me record club
87. Reading more investment / financial magazines, books, and journals
88. Giving more genuine comments on your family & friend's social media posts - because even though it can be fake, it's amazing we can connect with so many people
89. Seeing the other person's perspective in an argument or heated moment
90. Learning, networking, and creating new relationships through online community forums
91. Surrounding yourself with people who are smarter, wealthier, and have more life experience - so you can educate and grow yourself to their level (or beyond!)
92. Being an ambassador for a club, organization, product, or business that you look fondly towards
93. Studying more - even if you're not in school!!
94. Rewiring your brain
95. Being more deliberate
96. Conserving more
97. Turning the page on chapters in your life that no longer need to be read
98. Different types of coffee
99. Supporting local bands/artists by attending local shows or art fests
100. Riding on the scooters that are poppin' up everywhere!
101. Geocaching
102. Cutting back on your water usage
103. Writing a book or creating something with your partner or a friend
104. Setting up an automatic bank transfer to your savings - so you at least always save something!
105. Reading an entire book in one sitting
106. Blind Wine/beer tasting
To Create...
107. A photo album of 2019
108. A playlist of your favorite 2019 songs
109. A fun fall by pumpkin carving
110. A new & improved budget for the year
111. Video interviews of your close (and) older relatives to remember stories & words of advice years down the road
112. Journaling each day for the entire year
113. Your own presets/filters to use on your Instagram + social media photos
114. An article of clothing designed completely by you!
115. A happy social media by unfollowing any accounts that don't inspire you
116. Your own salsa
117. A budget for each month this year
118. A new routine
119. Your own personal style
120. A new side hustle for the year
121. A junk-free phone by deleting old apps, contacts, & photos
122. An updated email signature
123. Sketching + submitting your own sketchbook to The Sketchbook Project
124. A meal prep routine
125. A passion project for the year
126. New space in your home by rearranging your furniture
127. A collection of your favorite issues from a favorite magazine
128. Framed sheet music of your favorite song
129. A love letter contribution to the Signed Love Earth Project
130. Cupcakes Shaped Like Owls (Or any other animal/item!)
131. An ETSY store page to sell something you're good at making
132. Your own "famous" chili recipe!
133. Passwords & login information that will keep your accounts very secure
134. New branding, marketing, or any other work/school-related documents using Canva
135. Playlists for your close friends & family members to listen to
136. A custom vinyl record
137. A collection of perfumes/scents that remind you of people, places, and other memories
138. A time capsule to open in 2030
139. A *general* plan for the next ten years
140. Family/friend natural disaster plan in the event of an emergency
141. New hiking paths with apps like Footpath so you can explore your area more
142. Custom spices, rubs, and marinades to use when cooking
143. Beautiful stained glass pieces by taking a stained glass painting workshop
144. Bath bombs (More cost-efficient to make at home!)
145. A list of words of advice, quotes, and names of everyone who has ever inspired you or made an impact on your life
146. An organized & clean fridge + pantry
147. Ways to structure your day to be productive and fulfilling
148. A Xing account to network with other professionals in your line of work
149. A life-planning binder
150. A funny/unique ugly Christmas sweater for winter
151. Desserts to gift on Valentine's to friends, family, co-workers, or your significant other
152. An extensive bucket list journal
153. Youtube playlist of videos that make you happy or feel inspired
154. A more creative life with the help of Creativity-Portal.com
155. Meaningful conversation with StoryCorps
156. Ways to stay entertained that don't involve your phone, laptop, or any other tech device
157. A new DIY project for your home
158. Photo albums dedicated to each decade of your life
159. A daily skincare routine for your skin type and age
160. A rock or seashell collection
161. More! In general! Whatever it is that you like to create (photos, games, music, art, events, stories, the list continues), get out there and do it!
108. A playlist of your favorite 2019 songs
109. A fun fall by pumpkin carving
110. A new & improved budget for the year
111. Video interviews of your close (and) older relatives to remember stories & words of advice years down the road
112. Journaling each day for the entire year
113. Your own presets/filters to use on your Instagram + social media photos
114. An article of clothing designed completely by you!
115. A happy social media by unfollowing any accounts that don't inspire you
116. Your own salsa
117. A budget for each month this year
118. A new routine
119. Your own personal style
120. A new side hustle for the year
121. A junk-free phone by deleting old apps, contacts, & photos
122. An updated email signature
123. Sketching + submitting your own sketchbook to The Sketchbook Project
124. A meal prep routine
125. A passion project for the year
126. New space in your home by rearranging your furniture
127. A collection of your favorite issues from a favorite magazine
128. Framed sheet music of your favorite song
129. A love letter contribution to the Signed Love Earth Project
130. Cupcakes Shaped Like Owls (Or any other animal/item!)
131. An ETSY store page to sell something you're good at making
132. Your own "famous" chili recipe!
133. Passwords & login information that will keep your accounts very secure
134. New branding, marketing, or any other work/school-related documents using Canva
135. Playlists for your close friends & family members to listen to
136. A custom vinyl record
137. A collection of perfumes/scents that remind you of people, places, and other memories
138. A time capsule to open in 2030
139. A *general* plan for the next ten years
140. Family/friend natural disaster plan in the event of an emergency
141. New hiking paths with apps like Footpath so you can explore your area more
142. Custom spices, rubs, and marinades to use when cooking
143. Beautiful stained glass pieces by taking a stained glass painting workshop
144. Bath bombs (More cost-efficient to make at home!)
145. A list of words of advice, quotes, and names of everyone who has ever inspired you or made an impact on your life
146. An organized & clean fridge + pantry
147. Ways to structure your day to be productive and fulfilling
148. A Xing account to network with other professionals in your line of work
149. A life-planning binder
150. A funny/unique ugly Christmas sweater for winter
151. Desserts to gift on Valentine's to friends, family, co-workers, or your significant other
152. An extensive bucket list journal
153. Youtube playlist of videos that make you happy or feel inspired
154. A more creative life with the help of Creativity-Portal.com
155. Meaningful conversation with StoryCorps
156. Ways to stay entertained that don't involve your phone, laptop, or any other tech device
157. A new DIY project for your home
158. Photo albums dedicated to each decade of your life
159. A daily skincare routine for your skin type and age
160. A rock or seashell collection
161. More! In general! Whatever it is that you like to create (photos, games, music, art, events, stories, the list continues), get out there and do it!
To Experience...
162. Zoom (or Skype!) video session with a lot of your family or friends
163. Cooking every recipe in a favorite or new cookbook
164. A Monster Truck Jam
165. Cirque Du Soleil
166. Attending a workshop in your field of work
167. Attending a local musical
168. That exciting feeling of scoring an awesome deal on a product you need or want
169. A new part of your city that you've yet to explore
170. A bonfire on the beach
171. Celebrating your half birthday
172. Exploring an abandoned place
173. Attending a conference that's either business or hobby related
174. Tossing out expired products from your kitchen + bathroom
175. Nightswimming
176. A county fair
177. Documenting your family history
178. Staying in a hostel
179. Movie night at a local park
180. Hosting a BBQ
181. Meeting a social media/gaming/online friend in person
181. Being two places at once
182. Personal growth
183. Checking off a career/school goal
184. Celebrating Leap Day this year!
185. Celebrating another culture's holiday and learning all about it
186. Being early to everything you have scheduled for an entire week
187. Watching & cheering for your country in the 2020 Olympics
188. Hosting more parties with Soirée Market's monthly subscription box
189. Growing your palate with fresh new ingredients, spices, & recipes
190. Swapping more books with the "Little Free Library" closest to you
191. Boosting your neighborhood/apartment morale with a block party, potluck, or other nice gesture
192. Going on a ride or rollercoaster that has ALWAYS scared you - & loving every minute of it
193. Cranberry or grape mashing
194. Seeing what people around the world are up to with the Snapchat explore map
195. Entering a random contest for something you may (or may not be) good at
196. Letting go of a secret or something you hold on to by sending a postcard to the PostSecret group
197. Reading a book that's been collecting dust on your bookshelf way too long
198. Oktoberfest (either close or far from home!)
199. Getting out of the house on a day when you want to stay home
200. Taking a friend or family member's car to the car wash & filling up their tank - just because
201. Giving your all on something you want to accomplish this year
202. Voting in the 2020 election and getting your voice heard
203. Sending a surprise Venmo to a friend, relative, lover, or even a stranger to make their day
204. A more frugal year
205. Getting involved with projects around the world thanks to Zooniverse
206. Visiting a location or set of a show/movie you like
207. Catching yourself before you partake in a bad habit - & diverting to a healthier choice
208. Watching the NASA Mars 2020 mission launch on July 17th
209. The Star Wars Celebration in 2020
210. A self-guided walking tour around your town (or a new one!)
211. Hosting a tea party (& getting all dressed up for it, I might add!)
212. Making someone's day by sending them homemade greeting cards
213. A refreshing nap after a long day
214. Getting your bills and debts in order
215. Finding a new passion for the year
216. The power of attraction
217. A glamorous affair
218. Getting your Christmas shopping done throughout the year & knowing you picked some amazing gifts for the recipients
219. Not feeling the need always to check your phone every time it buzzes or a new notification comes in
220. The peace with knowing 2020 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
163. Cooking every recipe in a favorite or new cookbook
164. A Monster Truck Jam
165. Cirque Du Soleil
166. Attending a workshop in your field of work
167. Attending a local musical
168. That exciting feeling of scoring an awesome deal on a product you need or want
169. A new part of your city that you've yet to explore
170. A bonfire on the beach
171. Celebrating your half birthday
172. Exploring an abandoned place
173. Attending a conference that's either business or hobby related
174. Tossing out expired products from your kitchen + bathroom
175. Nightswimming
176. A county fair
177. Documenting your family history
178. Staying in a hostel
179. Movie night at a local park
180. Hosting a BBQ
181. Meeting a social media/gaming/online friend in person
181. Being two places at once
182. Personal growth
183. Checking off a career/school goal
184. Celebrating Leap Day this year!
185. Celebrating another culture's holiday and learning all about it
186. Being early to everything you have scheduled for an entire week
187. Watching & cheering for your country in the 2020 Olympics
188. Hosting more parties with Soirée Market's monthly subscription box
189. Growing your palate with fresh new ingredients, spices, & recipes
190. Swapping more books with the "Little Free Library" closest to you
191. Boosting your neighborhood/apartment morale with a block party, potluck, or other nice gesture
192. Going on a ride or rollercoaster that has ALWAYS scared you - & loving every minute of it
193. Cranberry or grape mashing
194. Seeing what people around the world are up to with the Snapchat explore map
195. Entering a random contest for something you may (or may not be) good at
196. Letting go of a secret or something you hold on to by sending a postcard to the PostSecret group
197. Reading a book that's been collecting dust on your bookshelf way too long
198. Oktoberfest (either close or far from home!)
199. Getting out of the house on a day when you want to stay home
200. Taking a friend or family member's car to the car wash & filling up their tank - just because
201. Giving your all on something you want to accomplish this year
202. Voting in the 2020 election and getting your voice heard
203. Sending a surprise Venmo to a friend, relative, lover, or even a stranger to make their day
204. A more frugal year
205. Getting involved with projects around the world thanks to Zooniverse
206. Visiting a location or set of a show/movie you like
207. Catching yourself before you partake in a bad habit - & diverting to a healthier choice
208. Watching the NASA Mars 2020 mission launch on July 17th
209. The Star Wars Celebration in 2020
210. A self-guided walking tour around your town (or a new one!)
211. Hosting a tea party (& getting all dressed up for it, I might add!)
212. Making someone's day by sending them homemade greeting cards
213. A refreshing nap after a long day
214. Getting your bills and debts in order
215. Finding a new passion for the year
216. The power of attraction
217. A glamorous affair
218. Getting your Christmas shopping done throughout the year & knowing you picked some amazing gifts for the recipients
219. Not feeling the need always to check your phone every time it buzzes or a new notification comes in
220. The peace with knowing 2020 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
Don't forget about my awesome planner - complete with the full list you can check off!
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