Following The Reverse Bucket List method by Arthur Brooks, I have written a list of my accomplishments and what I have already in my life that makes me happier. What would you write on your list?
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Following The Reverse Bucket List method by Arthur Brooks, I have written a list of my accomplishments and what I have already in my life that makes me happier. What would you write on your list?
Transcript:
Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about about 2 minutes a day, through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life.
I'm your host Katie Jefcoat and I started my reverse bucket list that we talked about in the last episode.
The reverse bucket list is writing a list of your haves and trying to detach yourself from the wants (a traditional bucket list) by focusing on the haves - what you already have, what you already have accomplished.
It’s also, over time, eliminating the “wants”. Will that elusive “thing” really make you happier?
For me, I keep notes in my phone, so I can look at them whenever I want, and I have three categories under my reverse bucket list of “haves”: material things, achievement, seen & done. It’s a great reminder for me.
Some people might think this is writing down all the things they are grateful for. There are a million ways to do anything and I invite you to do what works for you.
If I were focusing on gratitude, I would say that I have this chair in my living room. It brings me so much joy to sip warm coffee in this chair. I have a body that serves me. Hands that work, legs that allow me to walk. I have a mind that sees lightness through the dark that innately searches for positivity when life feels hard. I have a family that I am obsessed with. Kids who are healthy. A marriage where we prioritize one another and a husband who is kind, patient, generous and who loves me. I get to give and receive love with the people that I love.
I’ve traveled the world to amazing places and had incredible experiences.
My haves list is beautiful and long. And it’s showing me that my wants are nice, but not what will truly make me happier. I have everything I need to be as happy as I can be, right now.
I’m curious if you had any ah-ha moments when you started writing out your haves list?
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