The discipline of writing something down, is the first step toward making it happen – Lee Iacocca

It was with that in mind that I read an interesting article on the growing trend of Life Lists. The writer was lamenting that she didn’t have time to do a life list, judging by her picture I would say that she was only thirty something. Maybe there are specific times in life when the list makes sense. As a mid-life coach, I am with Mr. Iacocca and think that writing a Mid-life List is important if we first want to ensure that we are headed in the right direction & second want to get a little closer to making those goals happen.

If you are not familiar with the term, it is a list of our life’s objectives and can be a blend of fun things, big things and stuff left over from childhood. There is even a life list web site 43 Things.com. Personally, I am not sure that I have the time, resources or energy for 43 things but I am going to get started on a list with a more feasible number.

I want to mention that on October 16th, Deborah Kerr died. No film library would be complete without ‘An Affair to Remember’, From Here to Eternity or even The King & I, to name a few. I like the fact that I cannot image her with a Blackberry in one hand and a Starbucks in the other. She epitomizes a different time; one of glamor & grace. Her classic movies when viewed from a comfy couch with favorite warm beverage for a couple of hours can have the effect of a mini vacation. Now there is an item for my list – 1. Schedule a guilt free Saturday afternoon to watch favorite old movies.

I hope that you share a few items from your list.