150 Things To Do Before 2025 Ends

Time flies, doesn’t it? One minute you’re welcoming the new year, and the next you’re already at the end of the calendar.

The best way to make 2025 intentional is with a bucket list for the year—one filled with things that excite and motivate you.

This list contains 150 bucket list ideas for 2025. You’ll find practical goals, adventurous activities, creative challenges, self-care tips, and much more.

Don’t worry about completing all 150 of them. If you do 15–20, you’ll still have more than enough to make 2025 a year to remember.

Bucket List Ideas for 2025

Personal Growth & Self-Care

Start a daily gratitude journal.
Read 12–24 books in different genres.
Learn a new language.
Journal by candlelight during a full moon.
Write a letter to your future self.
Start therapy or coaching.
Take a solo day trip for self-reflection.
Build a morning routine you love.
Practice meditation every day.
Learn to play a new instrument.
Take a class outside your career field.
Start a “one second a day” video journal.
Try 30 days without sugar or caffeine.
Disconnect from social media for a week.
Begin practicing minimalism.
Attend a personal development workshop.
Make a vision board for 2026.
Develop a journaling habit.
Practice daily affirmations.
Create an evening ritual to wind down.
Track your habits for 90 days.
Use journaling prompts for self-discovery.
Visit a place of worship you’ve never been to.
Memorize a poem you love.
Listen to one audiobook each month.
Start a daily “one good thing” list.
Plant something and care for it all year.
Learn about a philosophy or religion you’re unfamiliar with.
Do a digital detox weekend.
Write down 25 life lessons you’ve learned.

Health & Wellness

Move your body every day, even if it’s just a walk.
Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily.
Cook more meals at home.
Try a new sport or fitness class.
Practice yoga once a week.
Get 7–9 hours of sleep each night.
Cut down on processed foods.
Schedule a comprehensive health checkup.
Try intermittent fasting.
Go swimming.
Run or walk a 5K.
Take a dance class.
Practice daily deep breathing exercises.
Take a cold shower challenge.
Go a month without alcohol.
Take a scenic bike ride.
Establish a bedtime routine.
Start a skincare routine.
Track your daily steps.
Use a guided meditation app.
Spend time in nature every week.
Dedicate one self-care day each month.
Grow your own herbs or vegetables.
Try one new healthy recipe each week.
Cut down on caffeine.
Take stretching breaks daily.
Practice gratitude while eating.
Journal about your emotions weekly.
Take mental health days when needed.
Try a wellness retreat or spa day.

Career & Finances

Update your resume or portfolio.
Start or expand a side hustle.
Learn a new professional skill.
Network with intention.
Create or improve your LinkedIn profile.
Negotiate your salary or rates.
Start an emergency fund.
Pay off a debt.
Open an investment account.
Read two books on personal finance or career growth.
Take an online certification course.
Set up an automatic savings plan.
Mentor someone in your field.
Ask for a performance review.
Start a professional blog or website.
Create or update a monthly budget.
Sell unused items online.
Learn about cryptocurrency or the stock market.
Plan for retirement savings.
Attend a professional conference.
Shadow someone in a role you admire.
Create a 5-year career plan.
Start a career journal.
Build an additional income stream.
Take a class unrelated to your job.
Learn new time management techniques.
Practice public speaking.
Volunteer your professional skills.
Network outside your usual circles.
Set a professional goal for 2026.

Relationships & Connections

Plan a date night with your partner or a friend.
Reconnect with an old friend.
Call your parents or family more often.
Host a dinner party.
Send handwritten letters.
Surprise someone with kindness.
Create a new family tradition.
Meet someone new.
Spend a weekend offline with friends or family.
Volunteer together.
Say “I love you” more often.
Forgive someone who hurt you.
Celebrate a loved one’s milestone.
Plan a group outing.
Help a friend move or organize their home.
Share your goals with someone you trust.
Cook a meal for someone you care about.
Host a game night.
Mentor a younger person.
Create a scrapbook of memories.
Celebrate small wins with friends.
Support a friend’s project.
Practice active listening.
Apologize when necessary.
Organize a charity drive or fundraiser.
Compliment strangers more often.
Strengthen your community connections.
Take a trip with friends.
Write a thank-you note.
Capture candid photos of loved ones.

Adventure & Fun

Take a weekend road trip.
Visit a new city.
Attend a live concert or festival.
Try a cuisine you’ve never had.
Go stargazing or camping.
Take a cooking class.
Visit a museum or art gallery.
Go on a photography walk.
Try an escape room.
Do something that scares you in a good way.
Try paddleboarding or kayaking.
Learn to roller skate or ice skate.
Visit a theme park.
Take a hot air balloon ride.
Watch the sunrise and sunset in one day.
Create a travel scrapbook.
Attend a sports game.
Explore a local farmers’ market.
Go zip-lining.
Take more candid videos of daily life.
Try horseback riding.
Visit a botanical garden.
Go on a picnic.
Visit a historical site.
Hike a new trail.
Try karaoke.
Celebrate a personal goal with friends.
Learn to make a signature cocktail or mocktail.
Create your 2026 bucket list.
Reflect on 2025 at year’s end.

Tips for Making the Most of This List

Choose the activities that excite you—you don’t need to do them all.
Spread them out across the year instead of rushing.
Completing 15–20 is more than enough for an unforgettable year.
Adjust the list as life changes—make it your own.

Final Thoughts

This list is here to help you make 2025 a year of intention and joy. With 150 bucket list ideas, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore, grow, connect, and create memories.

It doesn’t matter how many you cross off. The value lies in living fully, with care and presence. By December, you’ll look back and know you lived 2025 to the fullest.

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Onwe Damian Chukwuemeka is a relationship and self-improvement coach, as well as a final-year law student at the University of Calabar, Nigeria. He has distinguished himself in leadership and service, and has held key positions such as Deputy Director of Public Prosecution in the Students’ Union Government and Justice of the Malabor High Court, University of Calabar, Nigeria. Learn more about him

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