Try New Things in January With Our Month of Ideas

One of your ‘new year, new me’ ideas could be all about trying something new. Our full month of trying new things in January gives you plenty of variety and interesting ideas to start your year with.

This isn’t about checking this off your lifelong bucket list. It’s about bringing a little variety to everyday life. Many of these ideas you’ll find in the likes of our January activities, or one of our creative challenges, like our month-long doodling.

The goal is to simply switch things up and try something a little different. We really hope this month-long activity inspires you and, if so, you can get the printable at the bottom of the article.

January Activities

Here you can take a closer look at all of the ideas, suggestions, and activities in the calendar.

1. Start reading a new book today.
2. Try a new habit or goal-tracking printable or system.
3. Go for a scenic walk somewhere new.
4. Take an online course on a topic you want to learn more about.
5. Try a new workout routine.
6. Learn 5 new words in another language.
7. Have a new snack you haven’t tried before.
8. Try a new activity as part of your morning routine.
9. Take a different route to work or when running errands.
10. Go on a day trip somewhere you haven’t been before.
11. Try a new-to-you creative activity (e.g., doodling, embroidery, knitting).
12. Make infused water with winter flavors (e.g., orange & ginger).
13. Learn three new words today.
14. Watch the sunset from a new spot today.
15. Try a new activity as part of your evening routine.
16. Try a new board game for game night with friends and family.
17. Visit a tourist spot in your city or a nearby city where you haven’t been before.
18. Explore a nearby city or place you haven’t been to before.
19. Listen to a new playlist or a new song release.
20. Try a seasonal smoothie (e.g., cranberry, banana & orange).
21. Try a new coffee shop.
22. Try a new winter-scented candle.
23. Have lunch or dinner at a new restaurant.
24. Find a new scenic place within 30 minutes of you.
25. Go shopping at a store you haven’t been to before.
26. Try a new hot cocoa flavor (e.g., orange, cherry, hazelnut).
27. Watch the first episode or two of a new TV show.
28. Try some new stretching exercises.
29. Try a fun activity like archery or tap dancing.
30. Watch a new movie at the movie theater or at home.
31. Try a new-to-you fun outdoor sport.

Get the full ‘Trying New Things’ January Printable here.

There is plenty here to make your month memorable. Get inspired, have fun, and maybe even discover a new passion along the way.