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Introducing the ‘Anti-Bucket List,’ the Wellness Trend for People Who Are Done Forcing Themselves to Have Fun
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But some people are actually rejecting the modern bucket list and creating an “anti-bucket list.” Or, my favorite alternative title, a “f—k-it list.” This list consists of items you’d rather avoid. Think: chances you don’t want to take, cities you don’t want to visit, fears you don’t want to face, and plans you don’t want to make. The entire point of an anti-bucket list is not doing anything you don’t want to do.
Now, as someone who’s risk-averse, I can totally get behind this concept. I have no desire to jump out of an airplane (I panic while boarding just a two-hour flight), and I love my simple little life in a charming small town with tons of hiking trails and a bedroom filled with books. Call me boring, but I’ll take peace over self-induced cortisol spikes. My nervous system has been through enough as it is.
Of course, this doesn’t mean I’m against pushing yourself out of your comfort zone for the things you do want to do—but only if you actually desire doing so. Otherwise, who are you trying to please or impress?
If you’re feeling inspired by the f—k-it list, you’re in the right place. Here are some items to consider when creating your anti-bucket list.
1. Saying ‘Yes’ Out of Guilt and Obligation
No more committing to plans you don’t want to attend, with people you don’t want to be around. No, I don’t want to go to that thousand-dollar, week-long bachelorette party when I’m barely affording rent. And honestly, that 6 a.m. pilates class sounds like the bane of my existence. Life’s too short to fill up your schedule with plans you dread.
2. Traveling for the Validation
Look, if you want to travel the world because it lights a fire under you, by all means, chase that dream. But I’ve noticed too many people travel just to post the photos........