I didn’t do this officially last year but decided to circle back to the idea this year. A list of 25 things I want to do in 2025. I think I just like the number 25 for some reason. Makes me think of a quarter. Quarter hours. Doing things for just 15 minutes. Four quarters in a dollar. The four seasons in a year.
And I like how it divides into 5 neat little sections of 5 as well.
Anyway, here’s my list (some of these have been on lists before and I keep adding them, maybe this is the year for those things!) that I’m dividing into 5 sections of 5 just because it seems fun. And yes, some of these are vague. Sorry, I’m a rebel so all you S.M.A.R.T. goal people just take a deep breath when you read those. All my photos are random, also. Taken yesterday on my New Year’s Day walk.
25 for 2025
Health and Wellness
- Go on a walk at least once a week
- Lose 25 pounds (might as well give it a try but I’m not going insane on this item)
- Spend at least 15 minutes each day in gratitude (might start a gratitude journal, not sure)
- Remember to drink water on days I don’t work! I struggle with this.
- Give myself permission to rest on days I feel run down
Fun Things
- Try a new flavor hot chocolate every week in winter
- Send a card/letter to someone each week (birthday cards count here)
- Fresh flowers for the kitchen table once a month
- Have a spa day at least once a month
- Treat myself to something fun once a month, maybe on the 25th?
Bravery Required
- Get my ears pierced!
- Say YES to invitations (unless I really want to say no, then I’m allowed but maybes are yes)
- Make overdue appointments
- Take car through automatic car wash by myself (honestly, this terrifies me!)
- Ask for help when I need it (lifelong struggle)
Family and Faith
- Bring back Easter Brunch (or maybe have Easter dinner)
- Family Meeting once a month (for people who live here)
- Go to church in person when J isn’t playing (I usually watch online)
- Continue to pray and be more intentional about it
- Plan some time to be together (outside of holidays) each season
Relationships and Random Stuff
- Go on 4 trips (one each season!)
- Blog at least 3 times a week
- Date night once a month
- Listen and laugh more
- Clean and organize basement
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So that’s my 25 for the year, we’ll see what happens but at least I have a little something to strive toward! Back tomorrow (hopefully) with my word for the year. I’m still pondering on it a bit.
What’s on your list for this new year of 2025?