As someone who tends to be future-minded, I struggle in appreciating what I’ve already done. This exercise was especially helpful to me, as it brought a number of things to mind that I’d totally forgotten about until I focused on them. I’d like to introduce you to the Reverse Bucket List. It’s like a bucket list—a list of lifelong goals—only instead of looking forward, the reverse bucket list looks back. In the pursuit of future goals, we often overlook the milestones we've already achieved. So instead of skipping over all of your past accomplishments, consider making a list of them. It’s like a bucket list—just, well, in reverse. Start your list with the obvious things that come to mind, in whatever categories you think of, but don’t stop there. A good bucket list (as in, one that contains goals for the future) usually features items from a range of different categories: personal, professional, “adventure-y,” and so on. Do the same for your Reverse Bucket List: diversify the categories so you can reflect on many different things you’ve already accomplished. Be proud of yourself!
Finally, the Reverse Bucket List can be more than just a trip down memory lane. It might inspire you to set some new goals, or to revisit previous accomplishments and tackle them again in a new way. I spend most of my time looking toward the future or trying to appreciate the present. The Reverse Bucket List helped me to appreciate “past Chris” in a way that’s sometimes hard for me. Try it out for yourself. 💚 See Also
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Monday, February 19, 2024
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