Bucket Lists Are Not Just For Summer!

When it’s coming up to Summertime we all like to have something planned. That’s when a bucket list comes into action! A bucket list is when a person makes plans that they would like to accomplish during their lifetime.

Summer is about creating special memories with family and friends. But who’s to say bucket lists are just for Summer?

There are four seasons every year, so we can make more bucket lists! The benefits of having a bucket list are you have something to be excited about but also you can plan it out too! Also, it can make you feel motivated that you’re going to accomplish your dream! 

Here are some ideas for each season!

Spring Bucket List; 

• Grow your own vegetable & flower garden! 
• Go on nature walks.
• Find your nearest canal path & take a ride down the canal!
• Visit some nearby farms and volunteer! 
• Go on hikes or walks. 

Summer Bucket List; 

• Swim in waterfalls.
• Go to a Sunflower field for a cute photoshoot!
• Visit the beach to watch the sunset.
• Go to a movie drive-in.
• Sleep under the stars.

Autumn Bucket List; 

• Apple picking.
• Visit a corn maze.
• Make campfire memories with friends.
• Pumpkin craving.
• Build a scarecrow.

Winter Bucket List; 

• Read stories by a fire with family.
• Go sledging and make snow angels. 
• Go to a festive event, tree lighting.
• See a holiday musical. 
• Make a new journal for the new year.

So there are just a few ideas on how to create your seasonal bucket lists! But remember these bucket lists don’t have to be big ideas they can be little ones like helping out a neighbour or taking your family out for dinner. 

The things you put onto your season bucket list are your personal ideas and you can complete them anytime you want! It’s fun to create seasonal bucket lists so you can have an idea of what you would like to do in the New Year. 

Some of the things I’d like to complete in the New Year are; 

• Getting out more into nature and explore the scenic views. 
• Donate to charities and animal shelters.
• Volunteer at youth clubs.
• Recreate childhood memories. 

My bucket list has helped me to grow my confidence to get out more but also have a positive look at life. My future can be filled with exploring but also discovering myself more. 

The importance of a bucket list is to live a life with hopes and aspirations. Whilst also reflecting on our values and goals,

- Mel

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MEL
(They/Them)

Mel is a part of the writer's team, they loves to write in their journals, watch movies and travel! They tend to write articles around the topic of mental health.