50 New Things to Try in 2026 [FREEBIE]

You don’t need a dramatic reset to step into a new year. Sometimes all it takes is trying one small thing—then another—when the timing is right.

I made a list of 50 new things someone could try in 2026. Not resolutions. Not rules. Just ideas.

Below are the first 10. You can download the full printable checklist at the end of this post.

10 New Things to Try in 2026

Wake up without checking your phone for the first 30 minutes.
Start the day present instead of reactive.
Write a short daily prayer or reflection.
A few sentences is enough.
Take a solo day trip.
No agenda. Just go and notice.
Learn one meal you can cook confidently.
One solid go-to beats a dozen half-attempts.
Declutter one drawer per week.
Small spaces add up.
Keep a “what worked today” list.
Progress hides in plain sight.
Try a new planner format or layout.
You’re allowed to change your mind.
Memorize one Bible verse per month.
Slow and steady sticks.
Walk outside every day for a month.
No pace goals. Just movement.
Send handwritten notes again.
Rare things feel meaningful.

Want the full list?

I created a free printable PDF with all 50 ideas in checklist form. Print it, tuck it into your planner, or keep it somewhere you’ll actually see it.

👉 Download the free 50-item checklist here

Start anytime. Skip items. Come back later. This list works with real life.