My favorite things of 2024

the habits, lessons, products, podcasts, books, and moments that made 2024 shine

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And as promised, I compiled a list of my favorite things from 2024. This list isn’t just about which Dyson hair dryer I finally went with (though, it does cover that). It’s also a deep dive into the biggest lessons I learned, the habits that I naturally picked up, and the podcasts that completely blew my mind in 2024.

The list is divided into 11 categories: clothes, podcasts, books, habits, home-cooked meals, musical artists, food products, beauty products, realizations, favorite moments, and a “random” section for everything else. (Writing this in itself was a great time for reflection.)

Maybe you’re traveling over the next few days and are considering what books to read in 2025. Or maybe, you’re looking to see which podcast episode you should listen to on your next walk in the woods. (I picked my favorites, from friendships to easing back into running to reconnecting with Human Design.)

Any product below is something I bought with my own money. I’m all about investing in higher-cost products that’ll give me years of use, rather than opting for cheaper dupes—which you’ll see below (though, there is one $12 tee on the list that absolutely slaps).

Okay, let’s get into it! 53 of my favorite things from 2024 below.