Dream Catcher

It has been three years since The Bucket List debuted in theatres. “The Bucket List is a 2007 film directed by Rob Reiner, written by Justin Zackham, and starring Academy Award-winners Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. The main plot follows two terminally ill men (portrayed by Nicholson and Freeman) on their road trip with a wish list of things to do before they “kick the bucket.” (Wikipedia)

The Bucket List started a revolution. It prompted people to reexamine their lives and truly think about what they wanted to accomplish before “kicking the bucket”. Did you design a bucket list back in 2007? Have you been able to check one, two or more items off your bucket list? If you are like me you never got around to designing your bucket list. So, let’s stop what we are doing and design our bucket lists. If you already have a bucket list go ahead and go find it. We will wait.

Ok, are you ready to start updating or designing your bucket list? I’m glad you are shaking your head YES! Let’s get started.

Step 1 – Dare to Dream – close your eyes and dare to dream. I want you to think about all the things you would like to accomplish. What exotic or tropical places would you like to visit? Do you have family or friends you would like to reconnect with? Do you have a new skill you would like to learn? What about foods? Do you have foods you have never tried that you would love to sample? Do you have a fear that needs tamed? Dare to dream!

Step 2 – Record Your Dreams – now find a notebook or poster board and write down the items you would like to add to your bucket list.

Step 3 – Share Your Dreams – now is time to share your bucket list and see who would like to accompany you on your new adventures. In the movie Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman team up to accomplish the items on their bucket lists. Do not surround yourself with negative people and do not let negative comments detour you from completing the items on your bucket list. Remember, this is your life. Dare to dream!

Step 4 – Make a Timeline – in order to complete your bucket list I want you to go back and put completion dates by each item. Be realistic. Some of the items may require that you save money for years in order to make that dream come true and that is ok. Unless you are planning on kicking the bucket tomorrow you don’t need to quit your job and max out your credit cards in order to complete your bucket list. Let’s getting moving and start working on that list.

Step 5 – Don’t Get Overwhelmed – do not let your bucket list overwhelm you. Look at your list and decide what you can accomplish this week, this month and this year. Design a strategy and timeline to accomplish each of the items on your list.

If you are a business owner, I encourage you to design a bucket list for your business. This will allow you to push yourself out of your comfort zone. I dare you to dream big for you and your business. After you have completed your business bucket list I want you to look at your mission statement and vision statement. Are they still applicable or do they need updating? Now is the time to make changes in your business so that you can complete the items on your business bucket list.

Parents, designing a bucket list can be a fun family activity for a rainy day. You can assist your children in dreaming big and designing their bucket list. Your positive reinforcement will empower them to dream big without fear of ridicule. This activity may also teach you something new about your children.

Married couples, do you have bucket list? I encourage you to sit down and together design a bucket list. I bet it brings you closer together as you learn new things about each other.

Please do not let life slip you by. Remember, today is the someday you have been waiting for…my five steps to completing your bucket list will aid you in turning your dreams into reality.

 Jaynine Howard is a retired United States Marine and former psychotherapists. She is the owner of Dream Catcher Business & Life Coaching. Founded in 2006, Dream Catcher Business & Life Coaching helps business owners, nonprofits, and individuals nationally and internationally turn their dreams into wealth and success. Coach Jaynine and her team of associate coaches will help you jump start your business and life through business, career, and life coaching. Jaynine is a member of the Jacksonville-Onslow Chamber of Commerce, the Carteret Chamber of Commerce, the American Psychological Association, 24/7 Coaching, and Coachville. You can learn more about Dream Catcher Business & Life Coaching by visiting their website at www.coachjaynine.com or by calling 910-539-2810.

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