(Funny, but as I try to post this, I wonder what others will glean from it? I have not posted it twice now as I was unsure how it would be taken and how much would be read into it.)
Here is how I make this list. It's a cumulative of a list process I found in a magazine article years ago and things that just simply worked better for me.
This list is made in stages.
The first stage is writing three (3) lists and allowing yourself three (3) minutes to make each list.
The trick is to honestly write down everything that comes to mind in the order it comes to mind.
This list is private, so relax and let your feelings, wishes, dreams and desires flow onto the paper!
The first stage is writing three (3) lists and allowing yourself three (3) minutes to make each list.
The trick is to honestly write down everything that comes to mind in the order it comes to mind.
This list is private, so relax and let your feelings, wishes, dreams and desires flow onto the paper!
1. What would you like to accomplish in your lifetime?
2. What would you like to accomplish in the next year?
3. What would you need/ want to accomplish if the doctor gave you a month to live?
(Sometimes I just do this one as 'accomplish in next month)
Once your list is finished, cross off/ combine duplicate items. Say, 'family vacation' and 'visit Disney'.
Now, you must narrow this list down to 6-7 items.
In the next week, schedule one (1) hour to work on each of the items.
You may only have enough time to do a bit of research on a given item, but that act will completely change your perspective on that item, perhaps your whole life!
Here is the list I made last night:
Life:
*married~ obedience to His voice
*farm~ mini livestock~ bunnies & guinea pigs
* Aiden & Caliegh~ prayer
*education~ business textbooks
Year:
*lg. gardens~ edi-scaping
*pets
*Avon~ 5+ recuits
*re-financed
Month:
*office redone
*aquaponics~ what plants, fish, pets
*"Resolution for Women"~ read daily
*Pocket Testament league 21 Day Challenge
*water heater~ call
*budget~ re-write
*f.w.
*coupons
*new uses
To the right of each "~" you will see my notes on that item.
This list will take me through the next week. I did not narrow this down to 6-7 items, but you can see how some items replicate/ define others.
Please, try this and let me know how it works for you! Would love to see your lists shared in the comments here.
