A bucket list is important for one thing and one thing only. Want to know what it is?
It is happiness!
When we cross things off our bucket list the immediate emotion that results is happiness. Achieving a goal makes us all happy. Merely ticking it off our list gives us a great sense of satisfaction. It puts a smile on our face, especially if it’s a real accomplishment.
“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” – Franklin D Roosevelt
Even if you frequently live by goals or to-do lists, they are probably framed within a certain social context e.g. your performance, career, health. A bucket list opens up the context. It’s a forum to write down anything and everything you’ve ever wanted to do, whether it’s big, small or random. It’s just like pinpointing all the highlights you want for your whole life
If you don’t have a bucket list, why not start one today? It won’t cost a penny to produce – only your time.
How long will it take? Only about 30-60 minutes (more if you get really caught up in it). What do you stand to gain? Significant clarity and focus on what you want from your life. It’s an invaluable exchange.
Come up with as many items as you can. The items should be things you have not done yet. Don’t stop until you finish listing at least 101 things!
yourself stuck, chances are you are mentally limiting yourself. Release those shackles. Your bucket list is meant to be a list of everything you want to achieve, do, see, feel and experience in your life.
Good Luck !