The Case for Life Lists and the Best Advice I Ever Got
Amanda checking "Go to Ireland" off her Life List.
In the blogosphere it would seem as if everyone and their mom (including myself) has a life list. You know, a written out list of the things you want to accomplish in your life that many times comes off as on cheesy or self absorbed.
Well, I’m here to tell you that these life lists are neither and that in fact EVERYONE, internet realm or not, has a life list. Sure, you may not want to admit to this for fear of retribution or ridicule for some of the things on your list, but I can guarantee that even you have a set idea of goals you want to accomplish. Maybe you want to run a marathon. Maybe you dream of having a big family. Maybe you want to quit your day job and start a business. Maybe you just want to be the next big circus act, live in an ashram, or be the next Britney Spears. Whatever it is, you have to know that they are YOUR dreams and YOUR life so there’s nothing wrong with writing it down, sharing, or actually checking some of it off.
With me so far? Okay, now find a pen and pencil and answer the following: what are your dreams, goals, aspirations? Don’t let this like fear or cost get in the way of your brainstorming and just write. Afterwards, assess your list and get to work.
If you need some help with motivation or ideas check out these great articles:
Lifelist.org – Great social networking tool that allows you to share and get ideas from others.
Stopping Your Inner Critic – Learn how to tell that nagging voice in your head to shut up.
SuperViva - Another great site for finding life list ideas.
Mighty Girl, Mighty Life List – A fun list from the blogosphere.
A Brief Guide to World Domination – The manifesto that was an internet sensation.
Personal Goal Setting: Find Direction, Live Life Your Way – A wonderful guide from MindTools to get you started.
SMART Goal Setting: A Sure Fire Way to Achieve Your Goals - Figure out how to organize your goals in a timely manner so you can actually achieve them.
7 Ways to Be the Best that You Can Possibly Be – A list of helpful questions to ask yourself when making your life list.
Living the life you always dreamed of doesn’t have to be so difficult. A wise priest once gave me the best advice I have ever heard, “Perseverance is omnipotent.” And you know what? He is right. With a little ambition, relentless perseverance, and some elbow grease you can go a long way in this one life that you’ve got.
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The real adventure starts after college. Grad Meets World is post grad life seen through the eyes of language instructor and freelance writer, Amanda Abella. This blog hopes to provide practical tips for career, relationships, personal development, productivity, health, and more in order to make your transition into the real world a little easier.
Love this post! Thanks for the links!
I have just compiled a list of things I’d like to do over my Summer break. While it isnt a life list, I still look forward to crossing as much off it as I can!
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That is excellent! I’m going to go check some of it out right now. Maybe I can get some ideas for my own
I have friends with life lists but I have yet to create one for my own. Thanks for the resource list!
Keane
You are welcome! Hope you find it to be useful!
Excellent!!! I’m going to each and every link you posted and i’m gunna write my own life list. I like self absorbed-ness
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~OWD
http://openwalletdiva.blogspot.com
Haha yes, well everyone deserves to be a little self absorbed. How else would we ever get anything done? lol
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I love your blog and I enjoyed checking out the links. I started creating my life list because it needed to be done. Thank you for sharing!
I’m glad you liked it and found it useful
I need to make one. I have a few ideas but putting them on paper makes me feel like I must accomplish them or I’ll be disappointed.
Oh, I was the same way. Sometimes it works better if you organize things into time slots. Maybe since its almost 2011 you can make a list of a few things you want to get done next year
Just found your site and its awesome! Granted I’m not quite out of uni/college (only a 2nd year) but you still have heaps of very useful information, so I will be reading up on all the articles I missed while I was elsewhere.
Thankyou for sharing ^_^
You are very welcome