My life list

Yesterday's post about making a life list seemed to resonate with some. I think lots of us feel like we're floating a bit at the moment - questioning what's next, and what's important in this world of having access to everything and anything. I also think we spend lots of time reading others' opinions and hearing what they're doing, which can distract us from where we want to be.

Sitting down and really thinking about what you want is a worthwhile exercise.

There aren't any rules with a life list. The point is to write what comes to mind, to try to find your priorities.

Rather than being vague any longer, though, here's mine (I find there's something really grounding about a pen and paper, so I'm going with the handwritten version):

These are the things I want to focus on over the next stage of my life, and how long this stage lasts will be determined by when I next feel a bit lost.

They're the things I need to remind myself of. I find it really easy to get lost in my work and obsess over how much I'm achieving. I find it hard to slow down and realise the importance of the little things. And so my list focuses on family, wellbeing, slowing down and making life a little bit lovelier.

(The "real books" part is because I rarely read books anymore, just magazines and online articles. I miss books. Plus I feel sad that my girls don't see me enjoying books - and if plonking on the couch reading is what it takes to be a good parent, then I guess someone has to do it.)

(The "Love where I live" thing might need an explanation all of its own - and I certainly need some further clarification on it - so I might write about that further.)

What would your life list look like?