“Aah nice! That is on my bucket list.” A colleague said this to me when I told her I was working on my private pilot license.

It got me thinking, I’ve heard the term bucket list thrown around a few times but I’ve never seen one. I’ve also used the term a few times but I don’t have a list.

For the uninitiated, a bucket list is a collection of goals, dreams, and experiences that a person wants to achieve or have before they "kick the bucket" (i.e., die). It often includes a mix of personal aspirations, adventure activities, travel destinations, and other significant milestones.

I think it’s great to write down goals, so why shouldn’t we make a list of things we want to accomplish before we “kick the bucket”?

I’ve begun to write down my bucket list and it’s been an interesting exercise. There are things I want to do and experience but there are also a few things that I’ve already done! Like any list, it’s satisfying to tick off all the completed items.

Spending time thinking about what REALLY matters to you and writing it down is powerful. I hope you set aside some time this weekend, drink a nice cup of coffee and make a bucket list!