216 Things To Do In 2016

It's almost 2016 which means we're all thinking about our new years resolutions & how to be a better person. This list includes things to do and 2016 new year tips and new year ideas to try! Instead of attempting to change and putting so much pressure on ourselves, we need to look at 2016 as the opportunity to do new things! This is my list of 216 Things To Do in 2016 and if you have any thoughts or ideas for things to add to this list- feel free to leave your comments below!
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To Learn....

1. How to change a flat tire
2. How to invest your money wisely... and efficiently
​3. What your signature cocktail is & how to make it
4. How to shoot a weapon (take advantage of your Second Amendment rights!)
5. How to cook at least one meal you love to absolute perfection
6. Which perfume/cologne is your "signature" scent
​7. How to drive a stick
8. The correct way to set a table
9. All about a charity that interests/fascinates you- & donate to it!
​10. Ballroom dancing
​11. The proper way to perform CPR
​12. Your family history
13. The history of your city/town
14. To study & learn what each 2016 presidential candidate believes- & why you agree/disagree
​15. Something you've forgotten
16. Something you've always wanted to know
17. The basic beliefs about each religion- regardless of what religion you do/don't follow
18. How to cook one ethnic recipe
​19. Basic geography- you know, all the places you've forgotten since 6th grade
20. One impressive, random thing... like making balloon animals, tying a cherry stem into a knot in your mouth, juggling, etc
​21. How to iron like an expert
22. How to fold a fitted sheet
23. The ability to get around without relying solely on your GPS
24. All the new 2016 slang/terms used by the youngsters (because YOLO)
​25. To build a fire & basic survival skills
​26. The proper way to type/write a letter
​27. How to tie a tie 
28. Forgiving someone who has done you wrong
29. The ability to know when it's best to leave somethings unsaid 
30. What your core beliefs & opinions are
31. How to play pool or win at darts (or other frivolous bar games)
32. To listen more
​33. How to make one meal that's not only good but takes no time at all to cook
34. Basic sewing 101
35. How to go through an entire meal without checking your phone/e-mail
36. To spell all those words you're always misspelling or unsure of on a daily basis
37. Words to use in place of "like", "um", "said", etc.
38. Patience- or at least having more of it
​39. Your family's medical history- because being informed never hurt anyone
40. Mastering parallel parking
41. Something random off of Youtube
​42. The master skill of winged eye-liner
43. A really funny joke
44. How to play Chess
​45. The lyrics to "We Didn't Start The Fire"- because it's great for Karaoke 
46. Calligraphy... or at the very least how to make your handwriting look better
​47. How to properly care for your teeth
​48. To not take everything so personally
49. How to skip a stone
50. To use the other settings on your camera besides "Auto" mode
​51. How to improve your posture
52. Fast ways to keep your house clean & tidy on a daily basis
53. To file your own taxes... or even what taxes are 
54. Something "adults" should know how to do but you've yet to learn- like changing your oil
​55. Pairing wine with a meal ​
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To Try....

​56. Dedicating 2 weeks to ridding (or starting!) a habit
57. Brewing your own coffee in place of buying it each morning
58. Washing your hands more- because let's face it, most of us don't seem too worried about germs
59. A hobby you've always been interested in
60. Going an entire week without saying anything negative or bickering/judging 
​61. Writing a song or story
62. Applying more lotion- trust me, your skin will greatly appreciate it
63. Drinking only water for an entire week
64. Reading the entire constitution- because ignorance isn't bliss
65. Starting a side business/gig/website to make some extra money
66. Going one week off the radar- no social media
67. A recipe from your family cook book
68. One thing that scares you- conquer your fears!
69. Reading at least 6 new books
​70. A Yoga/Cycling/Exercise Class
​71. Watching a popular new TV series 
​72. Completing a 1,000+ piece puzzle
73. Going to a wine painting event/class
74. One week without drinking any Soda
75. Making your own lemonade 
76. A food that you've never had before
77. Volunteering at a place that you've always wanted to help
78. Thinking positively in situations you automatically think negatively in
79. Dry Shampoo
80. Going at least one week without buying anything you don't absolutely need
81. Donating your old clothes/home decor/shoes/etc
82. Strawberry Picking
83. Leaving pennies around a toys store for a child to find
84. Listening to a new genre of music you've never tried/been into before
85. A new beer/wine/cocktail you've never tried
86. Watching all of the classic movies
87. Saying "No" more when you really don't want to do something
88. Being more openminded
89. Public Speaking
90. Writing poetry
91. Taking care of a plant- you know, one that doesn't die within a week!
92. Applying for your dream job.... might as well give it a try!
93. Flossing everyday for at least one week straight
94. Fixing something around your place that's broken
95. Remembering someone's name when they say it
96. Something in the bedroom you've always wanted to experience *wink, wink*
97. Blocking/Un-friending anyone in your life who doesn't deserve to be in it
​98. Checking in on someone you haven't talked to in a long time
99. Wearing something you love but don't think you can "pull off"- because you can!
100. Leaving a generous tip & a happy note to go with it
​101. Giving advice to someone who might need it
102. Listening to a classical music playlist & painting in your home
103. Making your bed everyday for at least one week in a row
​104. Getting a library card & leaving notes in books for readers to find
​105. A ballet class
106. Something someone has recommended to you (a book, restaurant, store, etc)
​107. Seeing things from someone else's point of view
108. A class from Dabble
​109. Attending a new group on Meet Up
110. Learning the basics of a foreign language
111. Watching your favorite movie in a foreign language
​112. To find ways to relieve your stress without drinking/smoking/eating/anger/etc
​113. Making friends with someone you typically wouldn't get to know
114. Reading classical poetry like Emerson or Frost
115. Being more engaged in your town's politics & social gatherings
116. Calling home more often
117. Writing a letter to someone you can't get over and mailing it- or burning it
118. Closing out of a website every time you're about to type an argumentative comment
119. Not jumping to conclusions
120. Asking instead of assuming
121. Making something crafty
122. Buying all white, fluffy towels- it makes a huge difference, trust me
123. Using that thing you're "saving for a special occasion" on a weekly basis

​To Create....

124. An effective 30 minute-a-day work out plan that suits your health & work out goals
125. A clean, clutter free home 
126. A photo album of 2015
127. The perfect, coziest bed you've ever slept in 
128. A backed up laptop that's clutter free & operates more efficiently 
129. A blanket fort in your living room- Yes, even if you're 30!
130. Super healthy meal plan for your kitchen
131. A new savings account- it could be for travel, a new home, saving for Christmas gifts, etc.
132. Homemade gifts for your neighbors/co-workers/friends 
133. Cute Christmas cards.... and mail them out! Nothing like receiving Snail Mail in 2016!
134. A private Instagram account dedicated to documenting your year in 2016- for your eyes only!
135. An autobiography of your life up to this point
136. A shadow box for future goals & things you want to do 
137. Letters to your future children/grandchildren
138. A budget that works well & that you can stick with for future years
139. A letter to yourself to read in 5, 10, 15 years
140. A letter to your future spouse (or current spouse- but to read years down the line)
141. That Pinterest project you've always been fascinated by
142. Something new for your home
143. Random notes to leave around for your lover/friends/family to find
​144. Your ultimate music playlist
​145. A library of all your favorite books
146. Your dream closet- or at least one that includes only articles of clothing you really like to wear
147. More videos- we're always taking pictures or Snapchats.... video more of 2016!
148. A time capsule to open in 2026
149. Family scrapbook/photo album of current & previous generations
​150. A list of things you want to achieve in 2016... or 2017! 
151. An atmosphere of love & vulnerability instead of building walls around yourself
​152. Game night! For your friends, lover, family, or neighbors!
153. A really creative Halloween costume​
154. One memory during 2016 that you'll ALWAYS remember
155. A retirement plan outline- even if you're still not sure what you wanna do when you grow up!
156. The perfect meal for your lover, closest friends, or family
157. A collection of your favorite movies
158. Time to just unwind & be free from daily stresses
​159. A plan for a huge vacation to take within the next year or two

To Experience....

160. Something new around your city that you've always wanted to see/do
​161. Taking a midnight stroll 
​162. Catching up with an old friend
163. A staycation in your city (or hometown!)
​164. Visiting a new place
165. The Color Run- or another Fun Run!
​​166. At least one amazing visit to the Spa
167. Hiking
​168. A new restaurant that's just opened- & make sure to leave a Yelp review!
169. Taking a dip in a lake/ocean/pool during winter
170. Getting up early with the sole purpose of watching the sunrise
​171. Horseback riding
172. ​Attending a Lantern Festival
​173. Seeing a concert for a band/performer you've always loved
174. Making a wish in a fountain
175. Taking a short (or long trip) solely by yourself & being ok with being alone
176. A music festival 
​177. An adrenaline rush- from a rollercoaster, bungee jumping, etc
​178. Reading stories from Humans of New York
​179. Taking a bath by candlelight 
180. Helping someone who can't help you
181. Paying it forward
182. Going for a drive on a backroad- with the windows down & music up
183. Hearing the life story of someone new
184. Laughing until your abs hurt
​185. Throwing a party 
186. A new sport you've always wanted to try out
187. A sporting event in your city
188. Finding an awesome deal on something you've been wanting/needing to purchase
​189. A kiss that makes you re-believe in love (it doesn't have to be romantic! even pet kisses will do!)
​190. Spending one weekend doing things you loved to do as a child
191. Visiting the zoo 
192. Food at a food tasting contest/event
193. Getting up early on a day you otherwise would have slept in 
​194. Talking to someone you otherwise would never talk to
195. Seeing a play or show of some kind in your city
196. Being a "regular" somewhere- it's nice having a place you can always go!
197. Enjoying the scent of a popping fire on a brisk, cold night under a blanket
198. Camping... or at least attempting to get back to nature
199. A CRAZY party- no matter how old you are, you're never too old to party!
200. Watching new life... it could be a baby, an animal, or even flowers blooming
201. History in the making
​202. Spending an entire night out dancing until the sun comes up
203. Traveling more
204. A road trip 
205. People watching at a local cafe in the downtown area of your city
206. Spending a weekend being completely lazy and in bed 
​207. Attending a convention for something that interests you
208. Going to an amusement park & letting loose!
209. Seeing someone else's dreams come true
210. Listening to a speech & feeling inspired
211. Being debt free this year (or at least one step closer)
212. Pointing your finger at a map & visiting wherever it lands
213. Feeling healthy- get a dental & body check up so you can know where you stand
214. The feeling of being fulfilled and satisfied with where you are currently in life
215. Taking a stroll (alone) on the beach & watching the waves kiss the shore over & over again
​216. The peace with knowing 2016 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