Essentially, it’s a list of all the wonderful things you’ve already done. Not the ones you WANT to do.
It isn’t supposed to be a brag or a “look at me and the special things I’ve done” list. It’s just a bit of reflection and an attempt to stay focused on the positives. Sometimes, we fall short of our own expectations, or we see others who’ve far exceeded the expectations we set for ourselves. For a second, we can forget how awesome we are.
Accomplishments are something to be proud of but they do not determine your value. A Reverse Bucket List should make you feel motivated and inspired to be the person you want to be.
So here I go:
1. I have run and biked beside the ocean multiple times.
2. I have raced in many scenic places.
3. I have been to Europe twice.
4. I live in a beautiful state and thoroughly enjoy it's beauty.
5. I have ridden my bike 100 miles.
6. I have run 5 marathons and many many half marathons.
7. I have raced in 9 triathlons which I started doing when I was 59.
8. I swam in a murky pond for one of the triathlons.
9. I have been white water rafting.
10. I have been to many pro golf tournaments.
10a. At one of the golf tournaments I had eye contact with Arnold Palmer. I stalked him for all 18 holes.
11. I grew up skiing and picked my college based on nearby ski areas.
12. I have lived in a different country. (Okay, it was Canada but that counts.)
13. I have been sky diving.
14. I got my masters in education early in life at the best time for my family and career.
15. I once received the teacher of the year in my district. (feels a little braggy, but hey, I did)
16. I began my fitness journey after having my gall bladder out. It was one of the best things that ever happened to me.
17. I raised $1415.00 for St. Jude's when I turned 53. This was the year my mother died and I ran a race in her memory and gave to a cause she believed in.
18. I have hiked up Mt. Mansfield, the tallest peak in Vermont.
19. I hiked up Pikes Peak, a far taller mountain in Colorado.
20. As a "race walker" I won some races.
21. I am a character in a book.
22. I am willing to drive a lot of miles to do a race I want, even a 5K especially if it is with a family member.
22. I am willing to drive a lot of miles to do a race I want, even a 5K especially if it is with a family member.
23. I hope to keep discovering a passion for things as I have for biking, running, swimming, triathlons.
20 comments:
This is a really cool idea, and you have an awesome list of things already in your bucket.
And you have only just begun!
And you have only just begun!
This is really awesome! You've done some great things and I'm always glad when you share them with us.
Great list! Such a fun idea. I was just working on mine last night. I love that you picked your college based on ski mountains!
what a great idea! I might steal it.
Interesting post with beautiful pics and a good idea.
I will do it too. Thank you.
OMG - this is such a neat idea! It was fun to read your list!
I must have missed you being a character in a book - I'm dying to know which book!
I love this idea!!! What a fun list! I want to hear more about this book!
It's great to write a post about all you have achieved and are still enjoying.
Beutiful pictures! You can really enjoy wonderful lanscapes while you're running/swimming/cycling.
I didn't realise that you hadn't always been a fitness fanatic. I'd just assumed that you'd always run and cycled and raced.
Cool idea! You have a nice list of things to be thankful that you were able to do.
You have done a lot of really great things! Good for you!
Awesome!I love reading these yet I feel so braggy doing one of my own. Need to just get over it already.
I love your list! And now I want to know which book you are a character in.
What a great list! I really want to know what book you are a character in as well!
Thanks for linking up! You sure have done some very awesome things in your life. Now, you can't leave us hanging? What book are you a character in???
Oh I'd love to go to Europe one day. You have lead a very beautiful active life. Inspiring to me! :)
PS: I am curious what book too.
Oh I'd love to go to Europe one day. You have lead a very beautiful active life. Inspiring to me! :)
PS: I am curious what book too.
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