Tip 222) 9 reasons you should write your bucket list

I honestly believe that everyone is capable of far more than they realise. I also believe that we all deserve to live happy, more fulfilled lives. Unfortunately, most people will go through life believing that this is just not true for them. They settle. They justify. And give up on their dreams.

I challenge you to start dreaming again.

What would you like to be different in your life? If failure wasn’t an option, what would you do? If you could wake up tomorrow in your dream life, what would be different? Would you be in the same job or business? Same relationship? Same weight or fitness level?

Would you live in the same place with the same people? Would you have new friends, new hobbies? Would you travel? Start a business? Learn a new skill?

Start to think about what you would like to BE, DO and HAVE in life. Write your "101 bucket list". A list of 101 things you would like to be, do or have before you die. 

9 super reasons you should have a bucket list:

1. Writing goals down makes you think about what you want from life.
2. According to a study by Dr Gail Matthews at the Dominican University of California, you are 42% more likely to achieve something that you have written down.
3. Looking at what you have achieved makes you feel great.
4. You are leveraging the Law of Attraction (more on that later).
5. It gives you focus.
6. It keeps you motivated.
7. It's fun and rewarding.
8. It gives you purpose.
9. It gives you direction. 

Tips for creating great bucket lists:

• Let your imagination run wild and dream big.
• Think “How can I?” rather than “I can’t”.
• Don’t worry about the how.
• Put dates on your goals, especially the ones you would like to achieve over the next few years.
• Think outside the box. Check out bucketlist.org – it has nearly 6 million goals listed, from ghost hunting to kayaking through caves.
• Target different areas of your life: hobbies, finances, career or business, relationships, etc.
• Make sure you include some easy goals. When we achieve, our bodies release dopamine, a feel-good chemical that spurs us on.
• Don’t try to do it all at once. Most people have to come back to it a few times to get to 101.
• Make a list with your partner (if you have one), or make a family 101 list and get the kids involved.
• Get pictures of your goals and create a dream board (also a great one to do as a family).

​Examples of Be
What kind of person do you want to be?
1.    Kind.
2.    Hardworking.
3.    Friendly.
4.    Generous.
5.    Loving.
6.    A great parent.
7.    More patient.
8.    More tolerant.
9.    Humble.
10.    Ambitious. 
11.    A great manager.
12.    Knowledgeable.
13.    Funny.
14.    The best sibling.
15.    Tidy.
16.    Accepting.
17.    Loyal.
18.    Warm.
19.    Youthful.
20.    An amazing friend.
21.    Curious.
22.    Organised.
23.    Disciplined.
24.    Fit.
25.    A great son or daughter.
26.    Slimmer.
27.    Happier.
28.    Spontaneous.
29.    Empowered.
30.    Engaged.
31.    Helpful.
32.    Honest.
33.    Truthful.
34.    Alert.
35.    Calm.
36.    Peaceful.
37.    Wild.
38.    Wise.
39.    Sexy.
40.    Conscientious.
41.    Easy-going
42.    Adventurous.
43.    Playful.
44.    Cheerful.
45.    Mature.
46.    Compassionate.
47.    Accountable.
48.    Punctual.
49.    Tasteful.
50.    Responsible.
51.    Sociable.
52.    Empathetic.
53.    Healthy.
54.    Imaginative.
55.    Original.
56.    Authentic.
57.    Intuitive.
58.    Positive.
59.    Flexible.
60.    Romantic.
61.    Educated.
62.    Dynamic.
63.    Dignified.
64.    Elegant.
65.    Creative.
66.    Daring.
67.    Spiritual.
68.    Motivational.
69.    Courageous.
70.    Motivated.
71.    Inspirational.
72.    Powerful.
73.    Sensitive.
74.    Content.
75.    Outgoing.
76.    Driven.
77.    Respected.
78.    Charismatic.
79.    Strong.
80.    Enlightened.
81.    Sophisticated.
82.    Skilful.
83.    Vivacious.
84.    Balanced.
85.    Serious.
86.    Confident.
87.    Considerate.
88.    Sympathetic.
89.    Secure.
90.    Trusting.
91.    Amusing.
92.    Understanding.
93.    Appreciative.
94.    Caring.
95.    Witty.
96.    Sweet.
97.    Stable.
98.    Open.
99.    Direct.
100.    Bold.
101.    Determined.
 
Examples of Do
What kind of things do you want to do?
1.    Jump out of a plane.
2.    Fly a plane.
3.    Drive a train.
4.    Base jump.
5.    Fall in love.
6.    Have a family.
7.    Go skiing.
8.    Learn to snowboard.
9.    Learn to drive.
10.    Learn to cook.
11.    Learn to dance salsa.
12.    Take a line dancing class.
13.    Join a gym.
14.    Take Zumba classes.
15.    Learn to play the guitar.
16.    Take drum lessons.
17.    Learn a language.
18.    Take a class.
19.    Start a new hobby.
20.    Go to a comedy club.
21.    Perform on stage.
22.    Act in a play.
23.    Start a meetup group.
24.    Read a book a month for a year.
25.    Go back to college.
26.    Go sailing.
27.    Go jet skiing.
28.    Watch more live music.
29.    Sing to an audience.
30.    Volunteer.
31.    Practise self-care.
32.    Travel more.
33.    Start a business.
34.    Live in another country.
35.    Put your children in private education.
36.    Buy Gucci shoes.
37.    Sleep under the stars.
38.    Make love under the stars.
39.    Go in a hot air balloon.
40.    Develop my spiritual awareness.
41.    Teach what I love to another person.
42.    Write a book.
43.    Enhance someone else’s life.
44.    Give flowers to a stranger.
45.    Grow my own vegetables.
46.    Save a life.
47.    Practise gratitude daily.
48.    Put my feet in the ocean.
49.    Eat sushi in Japan.
50.    Go on a Segway.
51.    Eat Belgian waffles in Belgium.
52.    See Big Ben.
53.    Kiss under a waterfall.
54.    Go on the London Eye.
55.    See a Broadway show.
56.    Picnic in Central Park.
57.    Go camping.
58.    Ride a horse.
59.    Learn to paint.
60.    Ride a camel.
61.    Go paintballing.
62.    Go to the ballet.
63.    Attend a ball.
64.    Chase a tornado.
65.    Go on a zip line.
66.    Float in the Dead Sea.
67.    Visit the sex museum in Amsterdam.
68.    Be on TV.
69.    Learn to swim.
70.    Go snorkelling.
71.    Climb a mountain.
72.    Fly business class.
73.    Go to a music festival
74.    Ride on the back of a Harley.
75.    Travel Route 66.
76.    Swim with dolphins.
77.    Play the piano.
78.    Get married.
79.    Have a spa day.
80.    Get a tattoo.
81.    Go camping.
82.    Hike the Grand Canyon.
83.    Stay up all night in Vegas.
84.    Learn tai chi.
85.    Have a fish pedicure.
86.    Hang glide.
87.    Go on a ghost hunt.
88.    Scuba dive.
89.    Attend Mardi Gras.
90.    Go hiking in the rainforest.
91.    Solve a Rubik cube.
92.    Meet the Queen.
93.    Sleep on the beach.
94.    Have a food fight.
95.    Go to university.
96.    Go on a cruise.
97.    Have a pillow fight.
98.    Climb the Eiffel Tower.
99.    Meet your favourite celebrity.
100.    Kayak through caves.
101.    Witness an eclipse
 
Examples of Have
What kind of things do you want to have?
1.    A particular make and model of car.
2.    An MBE.
3.    A dog.
4.    Great relationships.
5.    A loving family.
6.    A tent.
7.    A cat.
8.    My own home.
9.    Savings in the bank.
10.    A villa in Spain.
11.    A family.
12.    Holidays twice a year.
13.    A job that I love.
14.    A successful business.
15.    A better job.
16.    A better income.
17.    A degree.
18.    A horse.
19.    My own tribe.
20.    A driving licence.
21.    Self-respect.
22.    A pilot’s licence.
23.    A MacBook.
24.    A new bike.
25.    A subscription to my favourite magazine.
26.    Happiness.
27.    A cleaner.
28.    A gardener.
29.    A best friend.
30.    Peace.
31.    My favourite… “insert your stuff”.
 
Then, choose one thing at a time and get to work! 

To your happiness ...
Jo x