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Life list builder

A life list is a running record of experiences you want to have. Writing it down turns vague someday-wishes into things you can actually schedule.

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    How to use it

    Add items one at a time and tag each with an area of life. Aim for a spread: if everything is travel, ask yourself what you want to learn, who you want to spend time with, what you want to make and what you want to give. Our article on crossing a dream off your life list walks through choosing your first one.

    Once a month, sort by area and pick one item to plan. Put a date on it. A life list does its best work when it feeds your calendar, which is the idea behind day 1 of the Just for Today Challenge.

    Tips for a better list

    • Be specific. "Travel more" is a mood; "walk part of the Camino de Santiago" is a plan.
    • Write items you can start small. "Learn Spanish" becomes "hold a ten-minute conversation in Spanish."
    • Keep items that scare you a little. Those are usually the ones you will remember.
    • Delete freely. Your list should change as you do.

    Questions people ask

    Why 101 items?

    It is a round-ish number big enough to push you past the obvious ideas. The first twenty come easily; items 60 to 101 are where you find the specific, personal wishes. Stop at whatever number feels right.

    Where is my list stored?

    In your browser's local storage on this device. It is never uploaded. If you clear your browser data or switch devices it will not follow you, so use Download or Print to keep a copy.

    Should a life list be realistic?

    Mix both. Include a few big, unlikely dreams and plenty of things you could do this month. Small wins keep the list alive; big items keep it interesting.

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