this year's focus:

• events & experiences = have somethings special planned every weekend! (even if it is small)
• reduce screen time = no social media on phone, monthly challenges/experiments (see here)

— experiences & events

• ✔ go ice skating
• ☐ go swimming
• ☐ go to pride
• ☐ go to the cinema 3 times (0/3)
• ☐ go to the public library or gaming library 5 times (0/5)
• ☐ go to therme
• ☐ go to a ball or other dancing event
• ☐ go clubbing
• ☐ go to a convention
• ☐ go to a fair
• ☐ go to trampoline park / bowling / ...
• ☐ go camping with my darling
• ☐ go to 2 concerts, shows or plays
• ☐ have a picnic in the park
• ☐ spend a few days with my friend James

— fitness & health

• ☐ be active/exercise at least 30 minutes per week in 30 out of 52 weeks (log link coming)
• ☐ meditate ???
• ☐ take a walk almost every week (10+ mins)
• ☐ go climbing/slacklining/skating/... 12 times (0/10)
• ☐ plan climbing day ahead every month (and go most months)
• ☐ do dentist & gyn check-ups
• ☐ do a full health check-up
• ☐ do intermittent fasting (11.30 a.m. - 7.30 p.m.) in early work shift weeks
• ☐ do stretching/yoga in the morning in late work shift weeks
• ☐ donate blood/plasm 3 times
• ☐ take part in a (charity) run
• ☐ finally make a proper list/book of my favourite recipes
• ☐ try out 5 new recipes (0/5)
• ☐ track all sick days and doctor's visits

— media & learning

• ☐ read some good books :3 (see goodreads)
• ☐ create an enjoyable 2025 playlist
• ☐ start 3 new tv shows (0/3)
• ☐ do one phone-free day almost every month (done: -)
• ☐ watch a series in Spanish or watch 3 movies in Spanish
• ☐ revise first aid stuff in summer

— style & living

• ☐ buy/get 5 really cool pieces of clothing/accessoires
• ☐ go thrifting/clothes swap 5 times (0/5)
• ☐ make a list (with photos) of all my favourite outfits
• ☐ try out 5 new board games (0/5)
• ☐ keep my desk tidy
• ☐ keep my work stuff separate and hidden from view
• ☐ have (almost) monthly date nights/days with special activities (done: -)
• ☐ do a gratitude exercise at least once a week
• ☐ do Veganuary
• ☐ move in with my girlfriend <3 (and declutter beforehand)

— creative

• ☐ get back into writing for fun
• ☐ draw 3 pictures or write 30 pages (0/3)
• ☐ make a fanvideo
• ☐ try a new hobby
• ☐ do some more embroidery/crocheting
• ☐ cosplay again
• ☐ make a photo book for my anniversary with my gf
• ☐ do Cosplay photoshoots (Luz & Vaggie)
• ☐ plan and play a TTRPG with my friends

— finances

• ☐ save 30% of my monthly income (~600€)
• ☐ spend max. 150€ per month on groceries most months
• ☐ spend ﹤400€ on clothes (30€/month)
• ☐ spend ﹤500€ on furniture & decorations (40€/month)
• ☐ spend ﹤600€ on restaurants/takeaway (50€/month)
• ☐ most money spent on experiences (except for groceries)
• ☐ do 1 no-spend month

(list adapted from (petra)[])