Some individuals may be under the impression that bucket lists, also known as life lists or life wish lists, are for older people (thanks somewhat in part to the movie with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman). But this couldn’t be further from the truth. Any individual of any age can start creating a bucket list. In fact, the younger a person is when they start their bucket list, the more likely they’ll have more time to accomplish more of the things on their list.
So, ready to start the bucket list that could change your life, but not sure how to begin? Here are some questions to consider:
What simple things have you always wanted to try?
What have you always wanted to learn? Languages? Dances? Any particular recipes?
Which places would you most like to visit on vacation?
What sports/activities/hobbies have you always wanted try and just haven’t? Run a marathon? What about painting a mural on the side of a building? Participate in a beach volleyball game? Play ice hockey? Participate in a game of paintball?
What major sporting events do you enjoy? What about experiencing these events (like the Superbowl or the World Series) in person?
Have you ever wanted to do anything extreme or unusual?
Are there any particular celebs that you’d like to meet?
What kind of contributions would you like to make to society?
What charities are you most moved to support?
If you were a millionaire, what things would you be doing right now? How many of those things you can do/start now regardless of money?
Other ways to come up with some goals for your bucket list is to check out other bucket lists online at various blogs and websites. Check out this very creative life list that is broken up into several categories, or search amongst these life wish lists. You can also read up on books about creating your own list. (Do a search on Amazon or eBay/Half.com to find books at an inexpensive price.)
Just to clarify, your bucket list can have whatever you want on it. Your list can also be as lengthy as you want to be. In fact, having a bucket list with limits defeats the purpose of having a list, which is that there should be no limits to what you want to do in life.
There is a somewhat famous quote from the 19th and 20th century Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw—“Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” In creating your bucket list and crossing things off your list, you will find you are doing just that—creating yourself. You might even figure out what it is you truly want to do with the rest of your life, whether that’s starting your own company, becoming more involved in charity work, or becoming a professional translator. The possibilities really are endless. And they should be. It’s your list, and it’s your life.
Now stop reading this article and go get started!
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