August 2023

🐰🐰   Bucket List   

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” —Mark Twain

The only constant is change...

“If not now, when?”

“Facing uncertainties every day and being able to overcome them on my own opened up more possibilities to achieving my bucket list goals. Stop making excuses for why you can’t do epic shit and start making plans for how you can.” —Annette White

Embracing Life's Adventures: The Therapeutic Power of Creating a Bucket List

In the fast-paced world we live in, it's easy to get caught up in the daily grind, often neglecting our dreams and aspirations. Having a sense of purpose and direction can have a profound impact on our mental and emotional well-being. One powerful tool that can help us reconnect with our inner desires and aspirations is the creation of a bucket list.

A bucket list is a compilation of experiences, achievements, and goals that an individual hopes to accomplish within their lifetime. It serves as a reminder of what truly matters to us and can be a catalyst for personal growth, self-discovery, and overall well-being.

The Therapeutic Benefits:

Fostering a Sense of Purpose:

• A well-crafted bucket list provides individuals with a clear sense of purpose, infusing their lives with meaning and direction. This newfound purpose can act as a powerful motivator, propelling them towards their goals.

Encouraging Goal Setting and Achievement:

• By delineating specific, achievable goals, a bucket list encourages individuals to step out of their comfort zones and take active steps towards personal growth. This process can lead to a heightened sense of accomplishment and self-efficacy.

Promoting Self-Reflection and Clarity:

• The process of creating a bucket list requires introspection and self-reflection. It encourages individuals to ponder on their values, desires, and long-term aspirations, helping them gain clarity about what truly matters to them.

Alleviating Anxiety and Stress:

• Engaging in activities on one's bucket list can serve as a healthy outlet for stress and anxiety. The anticipation and excitement of working towards and experiencing these goals can provide a much-needed break from the demands of everyday life.

Cultivating a Positive Mindset:

• A bucket list encourages a positive outlook on life. It shifts focus towards opportunities, experiences, and personal growth rather than dwelling on limitations or obstacles.

Strengthening Relationships:

• Shared bucket list goals can be a powerful way to bond with loved ones, creating lasting memories and deepening connections. The act of supporting one another in achieving these goals can strengthen relationships and provide a sense of camaraderie.

Embracing Novel Experiences:

• Stepping outside of one's comfort zone and engaging in new experiences is crucial for personal development. A bucket list serves as a gentle nudge to explore uncharted territories and embrace life's adventures.

For more inspiration, check out: https://bucketlistjourney.net/my-bucket-list/

Unique & special August holidays:  

Some of my favorites:

National month for: Happiness Happens

August 9 National Book Lovers Day

August 10 National S’mores Day

August 15 National Relaxation Day

August 19 National Potato Day

I'm grateful to know you and I thank you for letting me be a part of your journey.  Please let me know if there is anything more I can be doing to support you.

“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” —Lao Tzu

Some housekeeping items:

• Scheduling: 

  • This season gets busy with end-of-summer preparations, back-to-school planning, and end-of-season trips.    I believe that family, friends, and fun are priorities in our lives, and am happy to reschedule our session times when you have something enjoyable to do (or otherwise important, like studying or a project).  Please remember to cancel or reschedule your appointments with as much advance notice as possible so that we can reschedule and I can offer the session time to someone else. No shows and late cancelations (fewer than 24 hours notice) are subject to a no show charge.

• Crisis Numbers:   

I recommend adding these to your contacts in your phone. If you don't need them, you might be able to share them with someone who does.

• Suicide Prevention Lifeline: the new 988 line is live!  988 is the new Suicide Prevention Lifeline number.  It's exciting to have an easy-to-remember number available to access crisis support quickly.  For more information: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/.  The old number remains active as well: 1-800-273-8255

• Text crisis line... you can send a text to 741741 and just write HOME and someone will get right back to you. https://www.crisistextline.org/text-us/

• Trans Lifeline:  (877) 565-8860

• National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233

Credits:

• (http://holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/august.htm)