52 Things to Do in the New Year

The New Year brings new possibilities, a chance to try different things if you are open to them. Why not consider breaking out of your regular routine and doing something that you haven't done before - or maybe something you just haven't done in awhile? Trying something new or different can open you up to new ways of thinking and can help you come up with creative solutions to current issues in your life.

So here is a list of 52 things that you could consider doing, one for every week. Surely there are some on the list that you do not do, or don't regularly do. Why not try something out of the ordinary for 2007? Could be just what you need for the New Year!

Remember people's birthdays

Memorize five good clean jokes you can tell anyone anywhere

Bring a book to read if you get stuck on line somewhere

If you can't change something - accept it and get on with your life

Pick up a new fun hobby

Clean the clutter out of your home

Learn CPR and First Aid

Lean the Heimlich Maneuver to save someone from choking

Take vitamins

Try cooking a different cuisine

Send your favorite teacher a thank you note for their influence on your life

Read Jane Eyre or another great classic literature book for fun

Join a book club

Give up a bad habit that you just know you should - for good, for once and for all

Plan that dream trip to

Forgive someone

Dance the tango

Overtip

Bake a real souffle

Visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

Adopt a child through the mail

Stop watching so much television

Open an IRA account

Open a Christmas Club account

Learn to clip coupons and save tons of cash at the supermarket

an exotic location and start saving money each month to finally take that trip

Keep a journal or blog

Read a business related book each month to advance your career

Take a public speaking class or join Toastmasters

Learn to do crossword puzzles in pen

Record your family history

Learn calligraphy

Study a foreign language and plan a trip to visit the country in six months

Start a collection of something you love

Make some short term and long term goals

Take a defensive driving course

Pray for other people in a prayer circle

Read all the books by a particular author or about a specific subject

Become a Peace Corps volunteer

Take a volunteer vacation for a week or two

Learn magic tricks

Invest in the stock market

Visit the eight wonders of the world

Run a marathon

Train for a 10K

Quit smoking

Save your loose change for something special you've always wanted

Take a class for fun

Take singing lessons

Try out for a reality show

Complete unfinished projects

Learn to change a tire