The 'List of Things I Don't Want to Do' Helped Me See My True Self

【List of Things I Want to Do in Life】

I'm sure many of you have written one at least once.

I am one of those people.

However,
shortly after I started writing, I quickly stopped.

Even when I looked back at what I had written on the list,
I couldn't really connect with it, wondering, 'Is this really what I want to do?'

In the end, I never looked at the list again,
and before I knew it, I stopped updating it altogether.

It was then that I read Chizu-san's article,

'Oh, I might be able to write this,'
I thought, and decided to give it a try📝

When I actually made a list of things I don't want to do... (excerpts)

• Hanging out the laundry

• Vacuuming

• Washing dishes

• Commuting by train

• Working at a job that takes more than 30 minutes to commute to

• Jobs that require standing for long periods

• Working in a place with a bad atmosphere

• Mindlessly watching SNS, YouTube, or TV

• Napping for more than 2 hours

• Not wanting to give up on things I want to do because of money

• Worrying about what others think

• Blaming myself for having days when I can't give my all

• Not being able to protect the people I care about

• Not having any peace of mind

Before I knew it, in just about 10 minutes, so many things came to mind💦

(I was surprised to realize I was this much of a 'slacker'! Haha)

My thoughts after actually making the list

By writing down the things I don't want to do,
my 'true feelings' naturally surfaced.

• I don't want to spend time on unnecessary housework

• I want to work nearby in a place with a good atmosphere

• I want to cherish myself and the people I care about

I was able to notice those feelings deep down in my heart.

It was much smoother than writing a list of things I want to do,
and I felt like I encountered
my own true feelings.

As a result, it became
a great opportunity for me to get to know myself deeply
.

If you feel that a 'things I want to do' list is difficult,
I recommend starting with a

'things I don't want to do' list
♪

To you who wants to know your true self

When I put my feelings into words,
I had some unexpected discoveries.

Realizing, 'So this was my true intention,'

Being surprised, 'I had this side to me too,'

And confirming once again, 'So this is what I truly value'...

A 'things I don't want to do' list can be kept in
a notebook or a smartphone memo app!

Why not start by writing down just one thing?

You might find that they come to mind more easily than you thought.

That will be the first step toward a new realization about yourself 🌈

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