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    Top 100 life goals ideas (to accomplish before you die)

    Siân McQuillanBy Siân McQuillanFebruary 1, 202217 Mins Read
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    From world travel to getting your finances in order, improving your health to starting a family, here are 100 life goals to accomplish before you die.

    Setting goals is a great way to ensure you stay on track and get where you want to go.

    From visiting new countries to gaining new skills, you can implement goals into every area of your life.

    Stuck for ideas? Not to worry. To give you some inspiration, here are 100 life goal ideas to accomplish before you die.

    100. Make a family tree – discover your heritage

    Making your own family tree is one of the top life goal ideas.
    Credit: Flickr / Jeff Babbitt

    Writing up your family tree will help you discover more about your lineage, where you came from, and who you are.

    99. Visit 50 countries – an enriching experience

    There is no better way to learn about the world than seeing it for yourself, so get out there and explore.

    98. Try public speaking – it gets easier the more you do it

    Public speaking is a daunting idea for many, but once you’ve done it, the possibilities are endless.

    97. Visit the Vatican – the centre of Christianity in the west

    As one of the most famous religious sites in the world, a trip to the Vatican should be on everyone’s list of 100 life goal ideas.

    96. Make a career out of a hobby – a dream come true

    Nowadays, it is easier than ever to turn your hobbies into a career and make money from doing something you love.

    95. Redecorate every room in your house – it will feel like a new house

    Redecorate every room in your house just for fun.
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    We all have those jobs around the house that we just haven’t got round to yet. So, why not set the time aside and redecorate every room in your home.

    94. Drink enough water – a healthy habit

    Making sure you drink enough water is one of the healthiest habits you can follow.

    93. Save £10,000 – a big achievement

    Collecting savings is something on everyone’s bucket list. So, set yourself the goal to save £10,000.

    92. Go on holiday with your friends – an unforgettable experience

    Discover somewhere new with your closest friends. Plus, you will definitely become closer to one another along the way.

    91. See the Eiffel Tower – one of the most famous landmarks in the world

    Everyone needs to see the Eiffel Tower at least once in their life. And if you have the time, take the trip to the top.

    90. Go interrailing – travel by train

    Interrailing is one of the top life goal ideas.
    Credit: Pixabay / Sklorg

    Travelling by train is the perfect way to discover a country or a continent. So, hop on board and discover somewhere new.

    89. Start a blog – on whatever you want

    Everyone has passions, so why not share them on an online blog?

    88. Learn a new word every day – easily expand your vocabulary

    There are plenty of apps that alert you with a new word and its meaning every day. So, download one and easily expand your vocabulary.

    87. Complete a fitness challenge – for endless health benefits

    Not only will completing a fitness challenge improve your health and fitness. It will also improve your mindset.

    86. Go on a pilgrimage – a spiritual experience

    Discover somewhere new and learn about yourself along the way.

    85. Graduate – a lifechanging event

    Graduating is a huge achievement.
    Credit: Pixabay / Leo_Fontes

    Whether it be from high school, college, or university, graduating will be an incredible achievement.

    84. Live in the present – enjoy the now

    You can plan for the future but live in the now.

    83. Create a recipe – and master it

    Impress your friends with your cooking skills at your next dinner party with your very own signature recipe.

    82. Visit Angkor Wat – the largest religious structure in the world

    This Buddhist temple in Cambodia should be a must-visit on everyone’s bucket list.

    81. Travel the world in a backpack – discover the new around you

    See where the wind takes you as you travel somewhere new with your life packed in a backpack. The best things you discover while travelling are unplanned things.

    80. Build something – for a sense of accomplishment

    Building something is one of the top life goal ideas.
    Credit: Pixabay / jarmoluk

    Building something, big or small, from scratch is sure to give you a true sense of accomplishment.

    79. Write a letter to your future self – to see how much you’ve changed

    Note down things like where you’re at right now and goals you’d like to achieve. This is a great way to self reflect.

    78. Create your own website – your very own space on the internet

    Create and build your own website, whether for personal use, blogging, or selling.

    77. Learn CPR and first aid – a handy skill to have

    Learning CPR and first aid are some of the handiest skills you can have. You could end up saving someone’s life.

    76. Go on a solo trip – an enriching experience

    Solo travel is a great way to improve your confidence, discover yourself, and see the world.

    75. Make a scrapbook or photo album – document your life

    Make a scrapbook or photo album.
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    Document your memories in a scrapbook or photo album. You will love looking back on this for years to come.

    74. Meet someone you find inspiring – ask them a question

    We all have someone we look up to in life, so add it to your list of 100 life goal ideas to meet them one day.

    73. Attend a silent retreat – discover your inner world

    With the noise of day to day life, we sometimes forget to look inwards. Attend a silent retreat to do just that.

    72. Learn to knit – make your own clothes and accessories

    Need a new scarf? No problem when you can knit it yourself.

    71. Get a PhD – become an expert in your field

    Further your education and become an expert in your field.

    70. Go camping – sleep under the stars

    One of our favourite life goal ideas is camping.
    Credit: Pixabay / nkarnobatev

    Be at one with nature by sleeping outside in a tent.

    69. Journal every day – a great way to reflect

    Journalling is a great way to reflect on your daily life and keep on top of your goals.

    68. Become financially independent – free yourself

    Free yourself from relying on a wage by becoming financially independent.

    67. Learn to budget – an important life skill

    It’s important not to live beyond your means. Learn to budget so you don’t end up in any sticky situations.

    66. Practice gratitude daily – say thanks

    Always wishing things were different leads to a life of discontent. So, keep your goals but remember to be thankful for where you are right now.

    65. Learn self-defence – an important skill

    Learning self-defence is an important life skill.
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    To keep yourself safe and help in dangerous situations, learn self-defence.

    64. Learn about another religion – widen your perspective

    Clashing religious beliefs can cause a lot of problems. So, instead of being defensive, learn about another religious belief from your own.

    63. Create your own product – find a gap in the market

    Create your very own product, such as clothing, jewellery, or food, and sell it.

    62. Become debt-free – let go of money worries

    No one wants to be in debt, but for many, it is unavoidable. Set it as one of your 100 life goal ideas to pay off all your loans.

    61. Be a mentor – a worthwhile goal

    Share your skills, knowledge, and experience with those younger than you by becoming a mentor.

    60. Witness the Northern Lights – a magical experience

    Witnessing the Northern Lights is one of the top life goal ideas.
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    Marvel at the natural world as you see the sky light up with the Northern Lights.

    59. Help someone learn to read – a lifechanging skill

    With 14% of the world’s population unable to read, passing on this vital skill is a worthy goal.

    58. Learn to surf – take to the waves

    Can you think of anything better to do on a sunny day than riding the waves? No, us neither!

    57. Pay off your mortgage – fully own your own home

    Like becoming debt-free, paying off your mortgage is a massive weight off your shoulders.

    56. Learn a useful skill – sure to come in handy someday

    Something outside of what’s expected that you can add to your CV is sure to improve your employability. Use your free time to learn a new skill.

    55. Speak at your old school – every child’s dream

    Give a speech at your old school.
    Credit: Pixabay / lograstudio

    Remember when you were in school, and they would bring back the inspirational alumni to speak to the students? Set the goal to be that person.

    54. Quit unhealthy habits – smoking, drinking, junk food

    We all have our vices, so make it one of your 100 life goal ideas to give up your unhealthy habit.

    53. Raise an animal – your very own best friend

    Whether you’re more of a dog or a cat person, raising a pet is a truly enriching experience.

    52. Go bungee jumping – a leap of faith

    Feel the wind in your hair as you trust the ropes tied to your body before flinging yourself through the air – a terrifying and exhilarating experience.

    51. Go viral on the internet – a popular Gen Z goal

    Share your passions on the internet, and you never know; you could go viral.

    50. Discover your limiting beliefs – a freeing task

    Discovering your limiting beliefs is one of the most freeing life goal ideas.
    Credit: Pixabay / diyatrina

    We all have beliefs and fears that hold us back. Figure out what they are and move on.

    49. Learn to drive – a very useful skill

    There is nothing like being able to get from A to B on your own without relying on lifts, taxis, or public transport.

    48. Trace your ancestry – find out where you came from

    Tracing your ancestry can be an incredibly enlightening experience and something that is well worth doing.

    47. Visit the tallest buildings in the world – the views will be amazing

    Want to feel like you’re on top of the world? Then climb those stairs (or take the elevator) up the tallest buildings in the world.

    46. Build or buy your dream home – a dream come true

    You know the one you’ve created all the vision boards for? Yeah, that one.

    45. Establish a family tradition – it could last for generations

    Try establishing a family tradition.
    Credit: stocksnap.io

    We all have family traditions that have been passed down from our grandparents’ grandparents. So, why not start your own to pass down to future generations?

    44. Do a pull-up – improve your strength

    One of the best ways to improve your strength and fitness is to lift your own body weight.

    43. Go on a staycation – explore your home country

    Holidays are great but have you ever been on a staycation? If not, there’s no time like the present.

    42. Swim in every ocean – a unique way to see the world

    There are four named oceans, so make it your goal to swim in all of them at least once.

    41. Hike a long trail – see the great outdoors

    There are plenty of long trails worldwide that make their way over stunning landscapes, so grab your hiking boots and take to the path.

    40. Go sky diving – a hairraising experience

    Going skydiving is one of the top life goal ideas.
    Credit: Pixabay / dan321132

    Let go of the fear and jump from an aeroplane, putting all your trust in your parachute.

    39. Live in a foreign country – experience a new culture

    Delve deep into the culture of another country by living there for a while.

    38. Visit a theme park – a great day out

    Be a kid again by enjoying a day out at the theme park – don’t forget the candyfloss!

    37. Write a book – on whatever you want

    You could write a fictional tale or your own biography. Whatever it is, get it down on paper and write your book.

    36. Eat fruit and vegetables every day – look after your health

    One of the best ways to keep your body and mind healthy is to make sure you eat enough fruit and vegetables.

    35. Give back to your parents – to say thanks

    Say thanks to your parents by giving back.
    Credit: Pixabay / anoop1992

    Say thanks to mum and dad for all their hard work in raising you by giving back when you can.

    34. Start your own business – turn your passions into work

    Use your talents or find a gap in the market to start your very own business.

    33. Run a 10k – a big achievement

    Challenge yourself to run a 10k for a serious sense of achievement. If you feel up to it, enter a race.

    32. Live without fear – let go

    Many of us are held back by our fears. Let them go and live a life you love.

    31. Ride in a hot air balloon – a great way to fly

    When it comes to 100 life goal ideas, we can think of nothing better than taking to the skies in a hot air balloon.

    30. Take a flight to an unknown destination – discover somewhere unexpected.

    Taking a flight to an unknown destination is one of our favourite life goal ideas.
    Credit: Pixabay / rauschenberger

    Lots of companies offer mystery flights that you only discover your destination when you arrive at the airport. This is a great way to explore somewhere new.

    29. Read 100 books – expand your knowledge

    Whether fiction or non-fiction, add it to your 100 life goal ideas list to read 100 books in your lifetime.

    28. Prioritise family time – you only have so much

    One of the main regrets people have at the end of their lives is not spending enough time with family. Prioritise family time while you still can.

    27. Master five yoga poses – a great all-rounder

    Yoga is a great practice for the mind, body, and soul. Make it your goal to master five poses.

    26. Explore your home country – discover what’s right on your doorstep

    We often miss out on the beauty of our home countries in favour of visiting new and exotic locations. Spend some time discovering what’s right on your doorstep.

    25. Drive your dream car – at least once

    Everyone should drive their dream car at least once.
    Credit: Pixabay / networkerz

    Whether it’s a flashy sports car or a historic wagon, make it your mission to drive your dream car.

    24. See your favourite musician live – an unforgettable experience

    There’s nothing like dancing in the crowd while you enjoy watching your favourite musician performing live on stage.

    23. Live more sustainably – we all have a responsibility

    It is all of our responsibility to look after the world we live in. Thus, we must make it our mission to lead more sustainable lives.

    22. Make spontaneous travel plans – book a last-minute flight

    Fancy booking a trip to Paris tomorrow? Do it!

    21. Master a musical instrument – you’ll be the life of the party

    Guitar, piano, violin. Whichever musical instrument you’d like to play, try your hand at learning it.

    20. Go plastic-free – save the oceans

    Going plastic-free is one of the top life goal ideas.
    Credit: Pixabay / pasja1000

    We know the damaging impact of plastic pollution on our planet, so why not try to go plastic-free?

    19. Go to the Olympics – an unforgettable experience

    One of the most iconic sporting events in the world. Even if you’re not athletically inclined, a trip to the Olympics is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

    18. Visit every continent – a doable world trip

    The seven continents all boast vastly different cultures, landscapes, and ways of life. Add it to your 100 life goal ideas list to visit them all.

    17. Give up alcohol for a year – to feel fresh

    Waking up fresh every day, ready to take on what the world throws at you? Sounds great to us.

    16. Learn to ask for help – easier said than done

    Plenty of us are good at offering our hand to help. However, we often find it much more difficult to ask for assistance when we need it.

    15. Volunteer for a charity – do some good

    Volunteering for a charity is a worthy achievement.
    Credit: Pixabay / Div_Iv

    With plenty of great causes that could do with a helping hand, one of the best things you can do is volunteer for a charity.

    14. See the Seven Wonders of the World – choose your trail

    Whether you choose to see the natural wonders, the new wonders, or the wonders of the ancient world, you are sure to discover something magical.

    13. Go on a road trip – a great way to explore

    Take to the open road and find plenty of hidden gems and places of beauty along the way.

    12. Climb a mountain – choose your challenge

    Whether you choose to challenge yourself to a feat like Mount Everest or prefer a more manageable climb, climbing a mountain is sure to give you a real sense of achievement.

    11. Improve your body language – great for many areas of your life

    Improving your body language will not only be good for your physical health but also your confidence and how you are perceived.

    10. Take a photo every day for a year – a great way to make memories

    Taking a photo once a day for a year is one of the top life goal ideas.
    Credit: Pixabay / pixel2013

    Even days that don’t feel special at the time can end up being some of the best memories. Take a photo every day for a year to find beauty in the ordinary.

    9. Learn a foreign language – a new way to communicate

    Learning a new language is one of the greatest skills you can have. Pick a foreign language and commit to learning it.

    8. Set a world record – go down in history

    There are world records in everything. Try your hand at beating one to become a world record holder.

    7. Learn to forgive – an important task

    Learning to forgive those who have wronged or hurt you is an important step for you to move on.

    6. Run in a marathon – surprise yourself

    You may be looking at this one thinking, “I could never do that.” But we bet, if you put your mind to it, you could.

    5. Go scuba diving – discover the underworld

    Everyone should go scuba diving at least once.
    Credit: Pixabay / jackmac34

    See the colourful world beneath the surface, scuba diving among the fish and coral reefs is one of the ultimate life goal ideas.

    4. Start a podcast – a great way to chat

    Whether on your own or with a friend, start a podcast and get chatting about something you love.

    3. Give up worrying about what other people think – set yourself free

    Many of us hold ourselves back from living a life we love as we’re too busy worrying about what other people think. You’re never going to please everyone, so stop trying to and focus on yourself.

    2. Go on a round the world trip – one for the bucket list

    Discover what’s out there by going on a round the world trip. It will change your perspective forever.

    1. Step outside your comfort zone – the most important one of all

    Stepping outside your comfort zone is one of the top life goal ideas.
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    Topping our list of 100 life goal ideas is stepping outside of your comfort zone. If you want to learn, grow, and experience new things, you will have to experience some discomfort.

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    Siân McQuillan is a writer and travel lover from County Down, Northern Ireland. With a BA in English and History and an MA in Media and Broadcast Production from Queen’s University Belfast, Siân has gained extensive knowledge and experience writing across various forms of media. A travel lover, Siân can be found either out exploring new places around Ireland and the world or writing about her experiences of travelling and visiting new places. She recently wrote her first travel guide, The Ultimate Guide to Dublin, to share her love for Ireland’s capital city and offer some insight into all the things you need to see and do, places to eat and stay, hidden gems, and more.

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