How do you create a bucket list that truly motivates you (and doesn’t end up in a drawer)
A bucket list isn’t about someday, maybe, or one day. It’s about dreams that energize you. About plans that make you happy. About things you don’t just want to write down, but truly want to experience.
And the beautiful thing is this: once you write down your plans, they immediately become a little more real. They gain direction. Shape. Meaning.
With In Corde Meo, you can create your bucket list digitally, store it in a secure environment, and even share it or save it for later. But first — how do you actually create a bucket list that works?
Here we share practical tips and inspiring questions to help you create a bucket list that encourages you to grow, to dream, and to take action.
1. Start with what makes you happy
A good bucket list doesn’t start with big goals — it starts with feeling.
Ask yourself questions like:
- What gives me energy?
- What sparks my curiosity?
- What did I always want to try when I was younger?
- What genuinely makes me happy?
Chances are, ideas will start flowing on their own.
2. Think small and big — everything is allowed
A bucket list doesn’t have to be filled with world trips and spectacular adventures.
It’s often the small things that bring the most joy.
Big dreams:
- Taking a long‑distance trip
- Learning a new language
- Writing a book
Small but meaningful moments:
- A full day offline
- Learning to cook a new dish
- Surprising someone unexpectedly
Both types of goals deserve a place on your list.
3. Make it concrete: what, when, and why
An idea only gains power once you make it concrete.
Ask yourself three questions:
- What do I want to do?
- When do I want to do it?
- Why is this important to me?
That last one, especially, gives you motivation on the days when you start to doubt.
4. Don’t just write it down… store it somewhere meaningful
Post‑its get lost. Notes disappear. But a bucket list stored in your digital vault at In Corde Meo will always remain. Safe, and exactly as you intended it.
An added bonus: you can attach photos, videos, or thoughts. This way, your bucket list grows into a personal, living life document.
5. Share your plans — now, or later
Some goals you may want to share right away.
Others you might prefer to save for a later moment.
In Corde Meo gives you that choice:
- Keep your bucket list private
- Share it with someone who can think along with you
- Save it for the future, so someone can see your dreams later
By sharing, you create connection — now or later.
6. Let your bucket list grow with you
A bucket list isn’t a final checklist; it’s a living document.
What feels important today may look completely different a year from now.
Give yourself the freedom to:
- Cross things off
- Add new things
- Adjust your goals
- Let go of goals that no longer fit
It’s about joy, not performance.
7. 20 ideas to help you get started
Not getting started yet?
Here are some examples that are sure to spark a smile:
- Watch a sunset in a special place
- Write a letter to your future self
- Try a new hobby
- Surprise someone who means a lot to you
- Take a photo you want to save for later
- Pass on your favourite recipe
- Take a day trip to somewhere you’ve never been
- Create a playlist filled with songs that tell your story
- Attend a workshop
- Overcome a fear
- Start a family tradition
- Reconnect with an old friend
- Create a piece of art
- Try something new every month for a year
- Record a story for later
- Plan a spontaneous day without a schedule
- Retell your favourite childhood memory
- Thank someone who shaped you
- Map out a dream trip
- Save a smile for someone, for later
Choose what truly fits you — that’s the power of your personal bucket list.
Create your bucket list today and save something beautiful for later
Whether you dream big or start small, a bucket list gives direction and meaning to what matters to you. At In Corde Meo, you can safely store, expand, and cherish your bucket list.
Start your own bucket list today and discover what brings more brightness to your future.
Deliver a smile at a special moment in the future. With In Corde Meo, you store your personal video in a warm and secure way and surprise someone at a later, meaningful moment.
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