A bucket list was initially a tool used to encourage terminally ill patients to set goals for what they wanted to achieve in the time they had left. They usually put things on their list such as visit a special place, try a new activity, or meet someone famous. Often with the support and assistance of family, friends and medical staff they could achieve their goal. Once you have drawn up your agenda, fulfilling your bucket list can take planning, commitment and determination to achieve the goals.
How many items are included, is a personal choice. Keeping the number of tasks on the agenda to ten or twelve, helps to keep you motivated. Giving yourself too many tasks can demotivate you. Try to come up with a mix of tasks ranging from easy to complex. If you start with some of the easiest tasks, such as making that phone call, or tackling that clear-out of a wardrobe which you have been meaning to do for ages, the feel good factor will help motivate you to try another task.
Timescales to complete all the tasks is another personal choice. Too little time may see you not achieving all the goals, while too much time may see you lose interest in completing the list. Be realistic and flexible with timescales. Many individuals setting complex goals give themselves a number of years, or decide that by the time a particular birthday comes around they will have achieved all their goals.
If you are unused to setting yourself goals, starting off with simple things that can stretch you, without overwhelming you, will build your self-confidence as you see the tasks completed. Use positive statements when compiling, thinking or talking about your tasks, by using I will, rather than I would like, or I should. A positive attitude can go a long way to helping you achieve important goals.
Some goals may require planning and research before they can be completed. Others involving travel, or purchasing or hiring equipment for an activity will have a financial impact and you might want to set up a savings goal. You need to take into account any external factors or arrangements you will need to make when setting your goals.
You do not have to do all the tasks alone. Enlisting the help of friends to help you achieve goals can provide you with the support and encouragement needed to fulfil your dreams. Taking up new activities or going on a trip can be more fun when shared with others.
If you need inspiration about what to include, a search on the internet will provide you with hundreds of ideas. Try to come up with diverse range of tasks that you really want to do. Keep in mind that our interests and hobbies can often change with time.
Fulfilling your bucket list will challenge physical and emotional strengths. Successfully achieving a goal should leave you feeling good, and help to boost motivation to tackle the next task. The whole experience needs to be a challenge and an opportunity for you to try something new.
How many items are included, is a personal choice. Keeping the number of tasks on the agenda to ten or twelve, helps to keep you motivated. Giving yourself too many tasks can demotivate you. Try to come up with a mix of tasks ranging from easy to complex. If you start with some of the easiest tasks, such as making that phone call, or tackling that clear-out of a wardrobe which you have been meaning to do for ages, the feel good factor will help motivate you to try another task.
Timescales to complete all the tasks is another personal choice. Too little time may see you not achieving all the goals, while too much time may see you lose interest in completing the list. Be realistic and flexible with timescales. Many individuals setting complex goals give themselves a number of years, or decide that by the time a particular birthday comes around they will have achieved all their goals.
If you are unused to setting yourself goals, starting off with simple things that can stretch you, without overwhelming you, will build your self-confidence as you see the tasks completed. Use positive statements when compiling, thinking or talking about your tasks, by using I will, rather than I would like, or I should. A positive attitude can go a long way to helping you achieve important goals.
Some goals may require planning and research before they can be completed. Others involving travel, or purchasing or hiring equipment for an activity will have a financial impact and you might want to set up a savings goal. You need to take into account any external factors or arrangements you will need to make when setting your goals.
You do not have to do all the tasks alone. Enlisting the help of friends to help you achieve goals can provide you with the support and encouragement needed to fulfil your dreams. Taking up new activities or going on a trip can be more fun when shared with others.
If you need inspiration about what to include, a search on the internet will provide you with hundreds of ideas. Try to come up with diverse range of tasks that you really want to do. Keep in mind that our interests and hobbies can often change with time.
Fulfilling your bucket list will challenge physical and emotional strengths. Successfully achieving a goal should leave you feeling good, and help to boost motivation to tackle the next task. The whole experience needs to be a challenge and an opportunity for you to try something new.
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