Another reason to have a "To Do Before I Die" list, it could change your life

Research has shown that when you apply discipline to one area of your life it has the tendency to carry over into other areas. If you want to lose weight you might start by getting up early every day. The discipline of doing so may help you have resolve to pass on dessert. Odd but it works. That explains in part how people who start an exercise regimen find themselves improving all sorts of aspects of their lives.

These changes don't have to be the result of a self-improvement resolution. Take the example of
Kristan Stephan who resolved to do the Boston Marathon--once. She had it on her "to do before I die" list and earlier this year got around to doing it. But a funny thing happened in the process, she became a running fanatic. Anyone who is or knows such a person knows what a life changing effect these have on people including diet, sleep, stretching, etc. In her words:

Last year, I trained for and ran the 2007 Boston Marathon because it was on my list of “things to do before I die”. Much to my surprise, I am now a running addict. I can no longer run with my dog, she isn’t fast enough ;) There is no better way to relieve stress!

Kristan never set out to be a runner, it happened because it was something that she wanted to try and then she took to it. What's on your To Do Before You Die list that could have the same effect? You might have the goal to write a book, document your family history, travel to Spain, learn to cook, or any number of things that could set you on a path to improve and change your life. And if you don't have a to-do list for your life? Start one now.

We at LifeTwo are big believers in the "to do before I die" concept. It's not a guarantee for life satisfaction but it's a terrific tool for thinking about what kinds of things you'd like to do (one day) and helping insure that 'one day' actually happens. To get you started, we suggest that you scan our collection of posts on the topic by clicking here.