We have such a short time on this earth yet few of us pause to think about how we want to spend that time.
That is why a bucket list, a list of everything that you want to be, do, have, and experience in life can really help you live life to the fullest.
If you want to live a life filled with achievement, success, fun, and adventure, you need to dream BIG!
This is NOT a dress rehearsal – we must make the most of our time with the resources we have available.
Making a bucket list is a fun way to clarify which activities and experiences you think will bring you joy and life satisfaction. Remember it’s never too late to start a list to try, or discover, something new!
Your list can help serve as a road map for creating a life you love – but do try not to get too caught up in feeling that you MUST achieve each one of them!
Here are some bucket list theme ideas which may help you discover the activities which best suit you.
Simple Bucket List Ideas
To start, here are some common things that people may include when considering what they want to achieve in their life
Graduate high school
Go to college/university
Fall in love
Get married
Find a job you love
Have a fulfilling career
Have children
Buy a house
Become a grandparent
Retire
The Travel Bucket List
There may be specific things we want to do, and travel is required to do them. Or there may be specific places we want to see and explore.
Here are some Bucket List ideas for Travel
Go on a cruise
Go on safari
Go snorkeling
Celebrate another country’s holiday
Hike in a rainforest
Go to an aquarium
Sleep in a teepee or yurt
Stay at a bed and breakfast
Stay in a resort hotel
Stay the night in a treehouse home
Stay in an ice hotel
Travel on a train
See all 7 continents
Go wine tasting at a vineyard
The Fun Bucket List
Fortunately, there are also lots of fun bucket list items which can be achieved without traveling across the world. Some might even be done closer to home.
Learn to play chess
Run a marathon
Finish a classic novel
Set a Guinness world record
Ride a roller coaster
Go paddle boarding
Take a friendcation (a trip with friends)
See your favorite band in concert
Go white water rafting
Go ziplining
Ride a motorcycle
The Career-Related Bucket List
In addition to doing fun things, we may also want to consider accomplishments we would like to achieve. Maybe we want to reach a certain level in our career or make a certain amount of money.
Here are some career-driven ideas:
Mentor someone
Master a new work-related skill
Speak at a conference or event
Start a purpose-driven business
Lead a major project
Write a book
Teach a workshop
Pay off all your debt
Pay off the mortgage
Study for a master’s or PhD
Become a millionaire
Achieve financial independence
Retire early
The Unique Bucket List
Each of us has our own unique qualities, interests, and desires. These are the things we really care about and give us a sense of purpose or fulfillment.
Unique Bucket List Ideas
Support a cause that’s important to you through donations or volunteering
Paint a painting
Go green and reduce your footprint to 0
Do a week-long digital detox
Go vegan for one month
Meditate every day
Dye your hair a crazy colour
Get a tattoo
Get a six-pack
Become a black belt in karate
Try reiki
Try acupuncture
Conquer a lifelong fear
Read 10 classic novels
Become fluent in a new language
Learn how to code
Ride an e-bike
Knit a jumper
Learn how to ski
Learn how to surf
Go horseback riding
Climb a mountain
Learn how to play an instrument
Go on a blind date
Eat at a Michelin star restaurant
Volunteer at the local animal shelter
At Magenta we would love to know – what’s on your bucket list?
Go on think about it – and dream BIG!
Drop us an email on hello@magentafp.com and share your list!