As an almost 21 year old college student, the older I get the more excited I get when I think about what my future life has in store for me. That’s why I started my own bucket list. Normally when people think about bucket lists, they associate it with people who do not have very long to live (when they, “kick the bucket,”) or for older people who are getting older and don’t think they have time to do the things that they’ve always wanted to do. Although I am neither of those people I wanted to start a bucket list because I know that I want to get out and live my life while I’m young regardless of what happens, I will have done things that I’ve always wanted to do.

For anyone who feels this way, here’s how you can start your own bucket list:

Step 1. Where to start? Get a sheet of paper and something to write with, or a computer ready to type, or even open a quick note on your phone.

Step 2. Word vomit. Get out all places, experiences, and events down that you want. Just keep writing down whatever comes to your head about places you want to visit, sites you want to see, musicians you want to hear, skills you want to learn, foods you want to try, and even life goals that you want to achieve.

Step 3. Plan. After you’ve written down all that you can think of (for the moment), work on putting your goals into categories, for example: places to see, foods to try or things to do.

Step 4. Check it off. After you’ve finished listing out the things you want to do, and placing them into categories, you should get started on your list! Go out and do the things you’ve always wanted to do, try planning to get a couple done for the month or even a couple a week. Just get started on your list and always know that you can add more.

By setting bucket lists are everyday goals and achievements it gives us something to look forward to and can even help to relieve some stress or burdens from everyday life.

Why should bucket lists be associated with not having enough time? They should be made to celebrate everything we’re doing and help us to always be ready for the new days that are ahead of us; instead of associating bucket lists with our final days, we should be associating them with our future days and living life one day at a time.