Republished from 2016
I’m a list maker. If I don’t write everything I need to know or remember down in front of me, then it’s pretty much useless. Even if you’re not the kind of person that stays organized by making lists – there are some things that just need to be written down. Goals, important reminders, and a list of things that make you unhappy.
You might think making a list of the things that make you unhappy would be a pretty depressing task. It’s definitely not the most fun thing to do, but it can get you moving in the right direction.
Because when you see all of the things that make you unhappy laid out in front of you, then you automatically know what to eliminate from your life. In addition, you are even more grateful for the things that do make you happy.
It’s proven that writing things down helps you to accomplish them – so start accomplishing things and getting your life moving. Keep going forward, do things that push you. Eliminate those unhappy things on your list one by one until there’s no list left at all.
And then maybe down the road, make a list of the things that do make you happy. Remember to appreciate them. And appreciate all the negative things you’ve cut out in your life. It’s a slow process, so you need to give yourself credit for the small things you accomplish in life. Even if it’s just to stop weighing yourself because the number makes you unhappy or to stop prioritizing someone who doesn’t prioritize you. Even the smallest changes can make a big impact.
This post was inspired by this post, please give it a read 🙂
Rosie Culture 
I am all about lists, too. I have never written an “unhappy” list, although I have written things like a “current concerns” list. I’m going to give this a go. Great post! 🙂
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Thank you! My next post will be a list of the things that make me unhappy and I’m excited to sit down and think about it!
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I like this idea! I am glad my post inspired 🙂
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Yes it was great! I’m going to make my own list soon 🙂
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Yes do it! Love a good list! Happy Friday 🙂
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Yesss!!! I think organization is the best coping mechanism/solution!!!
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Me too! 🙂
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A list can help you visualize the stuff in ones life.
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Yes! I love lists
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I really like the idea of this! I’m all about making lists to organize my thoughts and definitely am going to give it a go(:
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Yes def give it a shot! My next post will be my list 🙂
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me too always with a list and a watch.. but unhappy list is something new for me.. let me see
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Hope it works out for you!
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yes.. i am trying..
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Love the new layout.
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Thanks :)!
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I think that’s a good thing! Gets you out of your comfort zone for a little
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Ahh I’m all about writing lists too. This is such a fab idea! I’m going to make a list for myself too xx
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I’ve never considered this but boy is it a good idea! It’s so important to reflect on what you don’t like in life.
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Sometimes you don’t even realize how much is causing you to be unhappy until you right it down!
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