Hey bestie!
If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for ways to romanticize your life, make your daily routine feel magical, and become that girl—the one who radiates confidence, creativity, and joy. 2025 is all about stepping into our best selves, making new friends, finding a strong community, and growing into the women we were meant to be. And what better way to do that than through girly hobbies that make life feel dreamy, aesthetic, and fulfilling?
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Now, let’s talk about all the girly hobbies that will help you glow up and romanticize your life in 2025! ✨
1. Journaling & Manifestation
Journaling is the ultimate self-care hobby that keeps you grounded and helps you visualize your dream life. Whether you’re writing morning affirmations, tracking your glow-up goals, or creating a gratitude list, journaling helps you stay focused and inspired. Add some aesthetic pens, cute washi tapes, and a gorgeous leather or pink velvet journal to make the experience even dreamier!
2. Pilates & Ballet Workouts
Being that girl in 2025 means taking care of yourself inside and out. And nothing feels more elegant than low-impact, feminine workouts like Pilates and ballet-inspired exercises. These workouts help improve posture, sculpt your body, and boost confidence while making you feel like the main character. Light a candle, put on a soft girl playlist, and embrace your inner ballerina. 🩰
3. Romanticizing Your Morning & Night Routine
Yes, making your skincare routine into a full-blown ritual is a hobby! Wake up a little earlier, make a matcha latte in a cute mug, and take your time doing your skincare. At night, take a warm bubble bath, journal, and listen to calming music. Creating a self-care sanctuary in your daily life will have you feeling that girl energy all year long.
4. Digital Content Creation (Blogging, TikTok, Pinterest, & YouTube!)
If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a blog, a Pinterest account, or even a YouTube channel, this is your sign! 2025 is the year you stop overthinking and start creating. Share your glow-up journey, self-improvement tips, or aesthetic lifestyle vlogs. Plus, it’s a great way to meet like-minded girlies and build a strong online community!
5. Hosting Aesthetic Girls’ Nights & Brunches
Making new friends and building a community doesn’t have to be hard! Start hosting girls’ nights, brunches, or vision board parties where you and your besties can connect, sip cute cocktails (or matcha lattes!), and support each other’s goals. Bonus points if you set a girly dress code like pastels only or soft girl energy!
6. Learning a New Language (With a Cute Study Setup!)
What’s more that girl than learning a new language while sipping a latte in a Parisian-style café? Set up a cozy, aesthetic study space with pink highlighters, cute notebooks, and language learning apps. Whether it’s French, Italian, or Korean, learning a new language will expand your world and introduce you to new cultures and communities.
7. DIY Crafts & Scrapbooking
If you love all things artsy, get into DIY projects like making vision boards, scrapbooking, or painting aesthetic wall art. Not only does it help you express yourself, but it also makes your space feel more personal and magical. Plus, there’s something so therapeutic about cutting up old magazines and designing your dream life vision board!
8. Reading Books That Inspire You
Make 2025 the year you fall in love with reading! Whether it’s self-improvement books, romantic novels, or empowering memoirs, reading helps you grow, learn, and dream bigger. Create a cozy reading nook with fairy lights, fluffy blankets, and a warm cup of tea for the ultimate soft girl experience.
9. Taking Care of Your Feminine Energy
Glow-ups aren’t just physical; they’re spiritual and emotional too! Start embracing your feminine energy through slow living, soft movement, and mindfulness. Spend time in nature, journal your emotions, or practice gratitude daily. When you nurture your inner peace, everything else in life starts to align.
10. Bullet Journaling & Habit Tracking
Stay organized while making it cute! A bullet journal or habit tracker helps you stay on top of your goals, track your wellness routine, and create a productive schedule that aligns with your dream life. Use pastel pens, stickers, and washi tape to turn it into an artistic experience.
11. Baking & Creating Pretty Aesthetic Food
Nothing feels more like main character energy than baking a batch of pastel-colored cupcakes or creating aesthetic smoothie bowls topped with edible flowers. Romanticize your meals, make everything pretty, and treat yourself to homemade, nourishing meals that make you feel good.
12. Embroidery & Knitting (Grandmillennial Chic!)
Okay, hear me out—this isn’t just a grandma hobby anymore! Embroidery and knitting are making a comeback, and it’s giving cozy girl aesthetic. Whether it’s making your own cute sweaters or adding floral embroidery to your jeans, this hobby is so relaxing and perfect for embracing your creative side.
Bestie, 2025 is your year to step into your best self, romanticize your daily life, and actually achieve your goals. And if you need help staying on track, my Accountability Bestie 12-Week Guided Planner is exactly what you need! It’s a daily check-in journal that helps you choose the right goal, stay motivated, and actually achieve it this year. Grab yours here.
Let me know which hobby you’re most excited to try! I can’t wait to see you thrive this year. 💕
Xo, Chelsea Elise
