222 Things To Do in 2022

I've been writing this list for seven (!) years now & every year, it has come to mean something different for me. It's been a hard few years for the entire world, and I've had plenty of hardships and struggles. Say what you want about resolutions or New Years' Eve shenanigans; there's something to be said about the excitement and hope that comes with a new year. Being able to start over is a refreshing thought. Even if we don't stick to our "new" self, we become so much more aware, even if only for a brief moment. & that is something to be excited about. 

Maybe we can't stick to our resolutions, or we don't want to "start over" just because the calendar changed numbers. However, if we continuously learn, try, create, and experience new things, we allow ourselves the chance to grow & find ourselves. I try not to repeat any items so from previous years so that this list will always be "new" each year (some items are similar to previous years but with a twist or update for the year). I've always wanted my list to be filled with things that people worldwide can attempt to cross off no matter their financial situation, location, beliefs, gender, age, or preferences. I hope this list brings you hope, excitement, and encouragement going into 2022. It's been a rough few years, but we've made it this far, we are stronger than we could ever imagine, and it's time to embrace the roaring twenties all over again! 

I don't know about you, but I'm feeling '22!
So, without further ado,
here is my annual list of
​"222 Things To Do in 2022!"

To Learn...

1. Through actual research instead of social media articles 
2. All about a religion that your religion “despises” (For perspective & acceptance of others!)
3. About accessibility needs when it comes to those with disabilities & how we can cater to ease their struggles 
4. Self-sufficiency 
5. All about your carbon footprint & how to reduce it (it truly can start with us!)
6. To cook retro foods!
7. Transparency
8. To make chocolate from scratch
9. To not online shop/scroll when you have time on your hands 
10. All about electric cars - even if you don’t have one!
11. How to do a flag stand
​12. Sustainability 
13. About the 432bc Athens plague (Because if reassures that plagues/disease has been impacting the world for literally ever!)
14. To write with your non-dominant hand
15. To do a handstand 
16. Foreign greetings in multiple languages 
17. How to tell engaging stories 
18. To peel an orange in the perfect spiral for cocktails!
19. The alphabet backwards
20. How to safely install/wire a ceiling fixture 
21. Basic plumbing skills
22. Shoe shining 
​23. Screenplay writing 
24. The art of seduction 
25. To tell temps in both Celsius and Fahrenheit
26. How to fix a candle with a buried wick
27. Soldering 
28. About longevity 
29. Homesteading 
30. To read the room 
31. Book restoration 
32. Fashion drawing 
33. All about the prison systems in your country - and what can be done to better our society/prisons 
34. Aquarium upkeep 
​35. Your partner/friends/family members love language 
36. About muralist art
37. To sleep with the door closed (For safety & less noise pollution!)
38. Writing improvement through the Purdue Online Writing Lab
39. Basic data science skills
40. Decision making 
41. Video marketing
42. How to quickly fill skill gaps because technology is rapidly increasing & keeping up is difficult!
43. To dress in ways that flatter your body figure
​44. Drawing objects/figures you enjoy 
45. To speak well about yourself, partner, and those you spend your time around
46. How to put your needs first for once
47. The ingredients in the foods/drinks you consume on a daily basis 
48. That the way many societies view education is skewed, you can become a lover of academia anytime in your life and it’s never too late to start!
49. Day trading basics 
50. To find clarity 
​51. To ask someone to explain a joke or anything they say that’s offensive - because this is a much better response than laughing/going along with it uneasily 
52. To only shop for unnecessary items on sale - even if you have the money! 
53. How to formally set a table 
54. Balancing 
55. How to write a business proposal ​

To Try...

56. Using the “Think Dirty” app to buy healthy products 
57. Reducing your fast fashion intake by only buying second-hand items for 60 days (or the whole year!)
58. Deleting the Amazon App from your phone to reduce splurge spending & to encourage shopping local
59. Building a giant LEGO sculpture 
60. Book swapping with friends 
61. A sport you would never consider getting into 
62. Yuzu citrus 
63. Cutting out excess sugar in-take for a few weeks!
​64. Cereal beer (It’s the new beer craze!)
65. Brand loyalty for at least 60 days! (Sounds bizarre- I know! However, this means getting to know/love the products you use and supporting businesses you value)
​66. Going a week all-natural (No makeup, no hair straighteners, no chemicals, etc)
67. Flying a drone 
68. Meeting with a financial advisor to get ideas & in put in what you can do with your money (Even if you think you don’t have enough!)
69. Doing a one-arm chin-up 
70. Not over sharing in situations you normally would 
71. Voice lessons 
​72. Stand up comedy 
73. Disc golf 
74. Taking public transit when you normally wouldn’t 
75. Mixing your favorite songs with apps like Pacemaker or Djay 
76. Sleep tracking 
77. The “Dooinwell” app where you can look after older adults 
78. Keeping up with news in other countries 
79. The Noonlight app to help others & yourself stay safe 
80. A restaurant in your town that you have always ruled out 
​81. The Kiva lending app 
82. Reconnecting with an old friend 
83. Winning a contest in your community 
84. Dressing up when you would normally throw on jeans 
85. Blurring out your home on Google street view for safety precautions 
86. Singing out loud more 
87. Purchasing products from other cultures 
88. Escargot, oysters, caviar, etc 
89. Taking more time to study your interests 
90. Throwing out any old medicine, makeup, and expired products you have 
​91. Selling photos you’ve taken online (Such as stock images!)
92. Minimizing the amount of water you use on a daily basis (For example, turning the sink off while you brush your teeth)
93. Removing the news/trending story widget from your phone so you don’t have to constantly feel bombarded with bad news 
94. A LinkedIn class
95. Changing phones - to see if there’s a different brand that better fits your needs
96. Starting your own research project on a topic you’re interested in 
97. Finding Facebook groups that make you happy for when you’re browsing social media (Dog groups, decorating, video games, whatever!)
​98. Hydro-dipping art
99. Fostering a pet to give back & possibly find a new fur-ever friend!
100. Purchasing stocks on apps like Robinhood instead of purchasing products 
101. Your own TikTok challenge 
102. Learning a subject you *think* you’re not good at 
103. Teaching the above subject to someone else (& proving you’re actually a bit good at it!)
104. Making smoked drinks/snacks with a smoking cloche 
105. Making your own drunk history video 
106. Japanese whiskey
107. Colorstreet nails 
108. Unique eyeliner designs 
​109. Writing to your congressmen about concerns/ideas you have 
110. Writing An Op-Ed & sending it to local newspapers ​

To Create...

111. A playlist of your favorite 2021 songs
112. A pandemic diary/recollection for future generations to read 
113. Dollar store craft projects 
114. A photo album of 2021
115. An Airbnb experience in your town 
116. A nostalgia box (Filled with childhood items, stories, etc!)
117. A guest closet/area in your home that has anything a guest might need (medicine, tooth brush, phone charger, extra robe, etc)
118. Bird feeders for your patio/yard
119. A hotel key collection 
120. A self-analysis essay 
121. Magnets out of photos you’ve taken 
122. A social media account where you ONLY follow accounts that make you happy, laugh, or inspired 
​123. An account with SLOWLY - where you can write letters to people around the world 
124. A fundraiser for something you care about 
125. Your own sports league in your area 
126. Your own jewelry 
127. A finger painting 
128. A daily video diary with the “One Second Everyday” app
​129. An extensive Funko Pop collection 
130. Playlists made by all your close friends/family of their favorite songs 
131. A list of what you’re thankful for each month
132. A USB filled with info/facts by downloading Wikipedia!
133. A really strong, fun, & NEW friend group! 
134. An emergency kit with solar-powered resources 
135. Playlists of music that always makes you happy
136. Saved photos, voice, & video records on an old smartphone that you can easily scroll through down memory lane 
​137. Your own Gin!
138. A word of the year to live by 
139. A classic book collection 
140. A home filled with reusable products 
141. Gift baskets for family/friends 
142. Resin crafts
143. Holiday wreaths for those in your life 
144. Digital paper goods to sell on Etsy, Fiver, etc 
145. A diverse cryptocurrency portfolio 
146. Meal plans for each week
​147. A zen area in your home 
148. Emergency kits for your home/car
149. A savings account/fund specifically to use for investments down the road 
150. A signature hairstyle 
151. More freezer space at your home so you can freeze & save more while also limiting your food waste!
152. A journal swap with friends (Where you share stories, ideas, etc in each other’s journals)  
153. Holiday ornaments stamped with your pet’s paw print 
154. A skin regimen based on your skin type
155. A space you can work at during the day with more sunlight 
156. Realistic goals for each day/week/month 
157. Sidewalk art using chalk!
​158. Cascarones (confetti eggs!)
159. A custom snowglobe 
160. A mood tracker notebook
161. A mural in your home (either on a wall or a big canvas/wood panel!)
162. A wine cork or beer/bottle cap collection 
163. Homemade sauces for cooking
164. Art/designs with a 3D Pen
165. A shelf or designated place in your home for family heirlooms

To Experience...

166. Virtual dressing with DressX
167. Deleting any apps that track you & changing your phone settings to be more private 
168. The “Be my Eyes” app 
​169. Throwing monthly dinner parties with friends at each of your homes 
170. Donating anything you bought in excess during the pandemic 
171. A night with your lover or friends by a bonfire
172. Going to a career fair - even if you’re not looking! It’s nice to gain connections/perspective 
173. Going mudding (Even if you’re not in the south!)
174. A Renaissance festival in your area 
175. A nice day outside relaxing in a hammock 
176. Perusing/photographing graffiti art in your city 
177. Cosplaying 
178. Completing a super large jigsaw 
179. Leaving nice comments on your Ring doorbell/neighbors apps!
180. Hosting more parties 
181. Taking a super spontaneous vacation 
182. Fostering for a local animal shelter 
183. Not “Going live” at times you would and living in the moment 
184. Getting professional photos done with your partner/family/friends/pets! 
185. Taking a care basket (soup, meds, books) to a friend when you find out they are sick 
186. Someone complimenting your outfit 
187. Discovering a new favorite artist 
​188. Staying up to see the sunrise 
189. Dinner by candlelight 
190. Finding your funny bone
191. Unbecoming the parts of you that feel foreign. For example, un-baptising yourself
if you’re no longer religious or mentally cutting ties with toxic family members. 
192. Taking a mental health day
193. Joy 
194. Cooking with a friend or family member 
195. Hosting a “Nerd Nite 5 Minute Frenzy” (Where everyone attending shares their expertise on a topic of their choosing for 5 mins!)
196. Eating a messy meal without utensils & not feeling bad at all for getting it all over!
197. Completing a 30 Day Cooking Challenge 
198. Skinimalism 
199. Signing petitions for causes you care about on Change.org
​200. Riding every ride/rollercoaster an amusement park near you 
201. Voting for someone who truly needs your vote 
202. A moment you are fully present/immersed in 
203. Cooking to perfection a “famous” family recipe 
204. Being pleasantly surprised by your 2022 Spotify wrapped 
205. Surprising your friends/loved ones more with either gifts, visits, or nice gestures 
206. Buying art for your home that depicts other cultures & ethnicities besides your own 
​207. Off the grid living 
208. Finding your signature dish in the kitchen 
209. Tableside guacamole 
210. Other cultural traditions 
211. Being a better conversationalist
212. A dinner that lasts for hours 
​213. Practicing something you used to be really good at 
214. Surprising yourself
215. Setting yourself up now to have an easier 2023
216. Gifting a really amazing gift to a loved one/friend
217. A night out on the town that you'll always remember 
218. Volunteering somewhere out of your comfort zone
​219. Going to a local or traveling circus performance 
220. Actually keeping up with a resolution, planner, or new hobby past January!
221. Reading a book that makes you fall in love with reading again
222. The peace with knowing 2022 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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