22 Lists Everyone Should Make
It's
no secret that people love lists. They're organized, require minimal effort to
read, and can make complicated information easy to digest.
Lists
appeal to our innate tendency to categorize information, as well as help us
feel less stressed, according to The New
Yorker. Seeing information as a list makes you feel less
overwhelmed by a task so it's easier to complete, which in turn makes you
happier, Maria
Konnikova writes.
Here
are 22 list ideas to get you started:
1. Recipes
you want to try : Pull this out the next time you're stuck on what to make for
dinner for instant inspiration.
2.
Movies you want to see: You'll never have to sit
through the "I don't care, what to do youwant to watch?"
scenario again.
3.
Books you want to read: Next time you're reaching
for another predictable beach read, look up that acclaimed novel-of-the-year,
Oprah-recommended one instead.
4.
TV shows you want to watch : You 'll be prepared for when you binge-watch
your way through the newest season of "Scandal" and need a new
addiction now.
5.
Restaurants you want to try : Keep a running list of all the places you want to
try and you'll never be left without a suggestion when deciding where to eat
tonight. Bonus points if you organize it by type of cuisine.
6.
Places to see: Maybe you've always wanted to visit the Great Wall
of China, or even just the Statue of Liberty. Once you have a list, you'll be
motivated to plan a trip.
7.
Cities and countries you want to visit: Perhaps there's
not a specific landmark you're dying to see, but you've always wanted to eat
pasta in Italy or drink wine in France. Your list will remind of which trips
you really need to take.
8.
Places to visit in your hometown: It's not as
exciting as jet-setting across the globe, but you'll have plenty of things to
do instead of vegging out on your couch next Saturday.
9.
Passwords: Never forget if your Amazon password is SoccerStar12
or Socc3rStar again.
10.
Daily to-do list: Keep track of everything that's on your plate for
the day. Plus, nothing feels better than crossing something off.
11. Done list:
Looking back at your daily accomplishments will help you learn how to be more
productive — and provides an automatic ego boost.
12.
Bucket list: Everything you want to do before you die, from big
things such as getting married or climbing Mt. Everest, down to small things
such as baking the perfect chocolate chip cookie.
13.
Short-term goals: What do you want to accomplish this month?
14.
Long-term goals: What do you hope to accomplish in the next five to
10 years?
15.
DIY projects: Pinterest might be a great aspirational site, but
this will help you keep track of the projects you actually want to complete,
like organizing your old photos or painting the furniture in the guest
room.
16.
Home improvement projects: Writing down everything that
needs to be done will allow you to prioritize what you should tackle
first.
17.
Grocery list: Knowing exactly what you need to buy — and sticking
to it — will not only save you
money, it will help you resist that box of cookies
you know you don't need.
18.
Important dates: Everyone loves when you remember their birthday or
anniversary, so keep a list of your loved ones' significant dates and you'll
never miss a chance to make their day.
19.
Due dates: If you're even the slightest bit forgetful, writing
down when you need to return that shirt by or when those frozen chicken breasts
expire can save you stress in the long run.
20.
Favorite quotes: You'll feel inspired all over again every time you
read through your list. If you're still looking for a favorite, here are a few
great quotes from Albert
Einstein and Richard
Branson to get you started.
21.
Things you're thankful for: Revisit this on your
toughest days to remind yourself how great your life is.
22. Things that
make you happy: Whenever you're sad, you'll automatically give
yourself several reasons to smile.
By Emmie
Martin | Business Insider
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