January WELLNESS Bucket List
…without a plan or some intentional thought, our fresh starts and ideas may lose their luster. Well, that’s where I step in…
2024 has arrived… an opportunity to begin anew!
A new year sometimes means a fresh start. A fresh start sometimes signifies beginning something new. However, without a plan or some intentional thought, our fresh starts and ideas may lose their luster. Well, that’s where I step in and hope to help by offering a few (thirty, to be exact!) different ideas for you to add to your bucket list.
What’s a bucket list? Ha! Fair question. It may be a concept or a phrase that’s new for you. Plainly stated, a bucket list is a group of items, ideas, or experiences that are personally and individually compiled with the goal of being completed or accomplished within a certain timeframe (for example, a month or possibly even a lifetime).
A bucket list is not a necessary task, but it can be a motivating and inspiring tool that feeds your creativity and drives your ambition. The beginning of a new year is an ideal time to set goals, whether personal or professional OR relational or individual. The list can be added to at your leisure, or you can make a commitment to add items with a deadline in mind. Whatever the case, have fun with it. Creating a bucket list is not meant to be a chore, but a way to establish a working guide for yourself.
Now that we’ve got a better understanding of the goal of a bucket list, review the list below for several ideas that may get you started. These ideas are in no particular order, just consider adding them one-by-one into your schedule, your routine, your bucket list! No pressure to add them all, just pick out those that catch your interest. I’d love to hear feedback on how they work for you.
Try preparing one new recipe each week
Read a new book (try a pick from the New York Times Best Sellers List)
Visit a museum
Start a blog, vlog, or podcast sharing your thoughts and opinions (The Body Quarry Blog — The Body Quarry)
Take a cooking class (invite a friend)
Run or walk a 5k
Have fun with your exercise routine (try something new and/or invite a friend)
Make (or purchase) a journal to document your thoughts and gratitude
Bake a cake or cookies from scratch
Begin daily walking routine (start with 20 minutes)
Clean out your closet and donate your items
Treat yourself to a manicure and/or pedicure
Take a surfing lesson (I’d better learn to swim before I do this one!)
Organize/volunteer at a community charitable event
Focus on getting more sleep
Take up a fun and creative new hobby (crocheting, scrapbooking, gardening, woodworking, etc)
Pick a day to stay cozy at home in your pajamas ALL day (I try to do this once every couple of months)
Remove negative things or people or thoughts from your life
Try a new type of workout or hire a personal trainer (The Body Quarry's Customized Service Packages — The Body Quarry)
Find a job you love
Find something you love about your current job
Start a garden (one plant at a time)
Learn a new language (at least a few helpful phrases)
Adopt a pet from a local shelter
Take a self-defense course
Donate blood at your local donation center (you might help save a life)
Make a plan to decrease your debt
Go for a ride in a hot air balloon
Run a marathon (or at least begin training)
Incorporate a new vegetable into your meal plan
These are a few items to help start your bucket list or add to your existing one! Remember, don’t treat this activity as a chore… instead, it should be a fun and creative way to help us think “outside of the box” and expand/enhance your life’s experiences. Try to be as detailed as possible with your selections, that way they can easily become more real once planning actually begins. I’d love to hear your thoughts and any additional ideas you may be adding to your bucket list!