Bucket lists are only ever considered for a travel enthusiast. But did you know that a bucket list can be utilized in any way that you want? A great thing to do is create a bucket list as a fun way to improve your life. Your bucket list can include health-related activities to keep you well but also include all the things that you want to achieve before you get too old to do them, including building your dream career, going on adventures, and much more.
A bucket list can be whatever you make it. It is an excellent way to think about what you want in life and get you a step closer to achieving it. Unfortunately, many people will dream about ideas, and then never do anything about it. Then too much time passes and they miss the opportunity, or they don’t have the funds available. This is where a bucket list comes in handy, as you can start planning, and see what kind of time and money you need. When you lead a busy life of work and commitments, you might never take the time to think about what you want to do with your life beyond something small on the weekend. It is time that you start thinking and dreaming bigger, and take steps to make it happen. To help you on your journey, here are some top tips on how you can create a bucket list for a better life, and some ideas that you can include.
Create a designated list of your ideas
There’s no point in just thinking about your ideas. You need somewhere that you can add your ideas to, that isn’t going to get muddled with anything else. You might want to get yourself a designated notebook if you prefer things written on paper, or perhaps setting up a spreadsheet for your list. You will need plenty of space, as you will want to write the activities down, but also important information that might come in handy, such as budget, time, things that you will need, and more. This extra space for information is key to helping you complete the tasks and not just dream about them.
Get thinking
You must take some time to think about your life and your future goals. This doesn’t have to be a one-time task, so you don’t need to put too much pressure on yourself. Instead, you should sit down regularly to add to the list, as well as review the list to ensure you are ticking things off.
You should approach your bucket list from a variety of angles. First, you should think about how you want your life to look in the future, then you can reverse engineer it into smaller activities to help you get there. You should also think about the present moment and near future, and the different things that you might want to achieve. A bucket list isn’t only just for the future. It is so that you can enjoy all the years that you have to come, and have things to look forward to. Think about all the different kinds of things you want to do and achieve, with varying budgets, so that you can achieve some without having to save up lots of money.
You should also think about your lifestyle, your health and wellbeing. This is a huge aspect that many people miss on their bucket list. Leading a healthy life is just as important as leading a fun life. To make it interesting, you might want to add goals to your bucket list, such as being able to run a 10k, waking up full of energy, leading a sober life and going to rehab, dealing with mental health problems that you are struggling with, entering a competition, trying new recipes each week, and much more. To be able to do the fun activities that you add to your bucket list now and for years to come, you need to be able to have the health, energy, and motivation to do it, and leading a healthy lifestyle will help you achieve that. Make sure you approach your bucket list from all angles.
Get organized
Your bucket list does not have to be completed all in one go. Instead, you can make a start on it and keep coming back to it whenever you think of ideas or just want to work on it. Once you have started your bucket list, you should dedicate some time to getting it organized. You can do this in a variety of ways, as it depends on how you want to approach your bucket list. You may want to just pick items off the list at random, or complete them in the order that you have written them. Alternatively, you may wish to organize the list in different ways, for example, by putting the health and wellbeing goals first so that you can be in a better mental and physical place before you start the bigger tasks. You could also organize them in terms of the time and budget that is required for each task. This organization can help you to see what will be achievable and when. For example, there might be smaller items that are not too expensive that you can complete on the weekends. You might also have things such as health goals that you can begin working on during the week, such as running, exercising, or drinking more water. This will then help you better plan for the bigger and more costly activities that you want to complete. There are likely going to be tasks on your list that require you to save money and even book time off work. Organizing your list so you can plan, will increase the likelihood of these being achieved. Here are just some that you can organize your bucket list:
- Personal goals (buy a car, write a book)
- Financial goals (clear all your debt)
- Career goals (your dream job and experience required to get there)
- Health goals (feel better, exercise more, see a therapist, go to rehab)
- Family and friends (see more of them)
- Adrenaline or bigger goals (go on a trip, do a skydive)
Turn them into goals and make them achievable
Now you have organized your goals into categories that suit you better, you want to make sure that they are all achievable. You should research each idea, and see what you need to do to complete them. If you have health and fitness goals, then you may need to learn what kind of activities you need to complete, what exercise you want to complete, what food you need to fuel your body, etc. If you want to take up more hobbies, then your research may consist of where you can go for the hobby, how much it costs, what investment is required, what equipment you need, and more. For the bigger tasks, such as those that are more daring, you may want to consider what age and health restrictions are involved, where you can complete them, how big the risks are, what you need to know, how much money it will cost, and much more. This will help you further organize them, but also ensure that everything you have put on the list is achievable.
When you have more information about what each task entails, you can set goals and schedule them in your diary for completion.
Share your bucket list
If you keep your bucket list a secret, then you are less likely to achieve anything on it. Instead, you should openly share your bucket list with people. This will ensure that you get the activities done, as it will hold you more accountable. Speak to friends and family members to see if anyone wants to join you on any of them. This is a great way to keep yourself accountable and have someone to cheer you on as you work through your goals. It is also a great conversation starter, and even if your friends don’t join you, they can help, support, and cheer you on from the sidelines.
Start straight away
Don’t start your bucket list then put it in a drawer and forget about it. It is a good idea to schedule your first item as soon as you have written your first draft. This will help you build the momentum that you need to get started, so you can positively reinforce the bucket list yourself and hit the ground running. Every time you complete an activity, you should get the list out, tick it off, and schedule the next one. Ticking off things on your bucket list will be rewarding to watch, as you can visually see and remember all the things that you have done. It is also a great idea to keep your list somewhere you can see it. If you have written it down, you may want to pin it to the wall at your desk. If you typed it up, then print it out so you can see it regularly. This will ensure you don’t forget or keep putting it off.
Creating a bucket list is a great way to improve your health and your life. Follow these top tips to get started today.
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