How To Create A Life Worth Living
1. Make a Success List
Before you get down on yourself about how your life isn’t where you want it to be, make a list of how far you’ve come. Include everything, no matter how small. Maybe you had perfect attendance in high school, or maybe you’re proud of yourself for managing to get out of bed every morning. Write it down.
2. Make a Bucket List
We all have things we want to do before we die. Maybe you want to go to Africa, or end world hunger, or learn how to ride a bike. Picture yourself on your deathbed, uttering the words, “I wish I’d…” Then fill in the blanks.
3. Take Stock
Now it’s time to get honest with yourself about where your life is falling short. Why haven’t you done what’s on your bucket list? Why are you choosing to settle when you know you deserve better? Don’t judge yourself. These apparent shortcomings are going to fuel your fire and get you inspired.
4. Pretend Today Is Your Last Day
Let’s imagine a very reliable psychic predicts that you are going to die tomorrow. What would you do differently today? Is there something you haven’t told someone because you’re “waiting for the right time?” Is there someone you need to forgive?
5. Stop Making Excuses
Here’s a fundamental truth: You deserve an exceptional life. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done in the past. It doesn’t matter how low or unworthy you feel right now. The simple fact that you’re alive makes you worthy. Life is too short for excuses. Stop settling. Start today by taking one courageous step forward.
