Lists are SEXY

My friend showed me a pickup line a guy told her on a dating app after she said she loves to write a daily to-do list, he said, “lists are sexy.” I told her to swipe right. Because, God, I loved that statement, I resonated with it.  Lists are sexy. It’s my new life motto.

I live by lists. Pro/con lists, to-do lists, packing list, grocery list, you name it. The thing is, I have friends who HATE lists, the way they see it, when you have a list of things you must do, it’s kind of unpleasant. Even if they technically want to do those things and even feel blessed to do those things, it simply gives them anxiety. It’s a double-edged sword. I get that but my trick? When I make a list of things I must get done, I like to mix in fun ideas to incorporate into the month, events or activities I’m looking forward to and even some foods I love … suddenly, the list looks like a script for a fun little movie.

You’re suddenly a creative director, not a lifeless robot running from task to task. 

I get a thrill out of trying out new habits. I’ve never been one to shy away from new food or new types of workouts. My favorite thing is adding something new to my daily routine. I’ve been trying to do 20-second ice-cold showers two times a week and I’m super proud of myself, considering I take showers at the hottest temperature possible.

Honestly, I hate it so much that I’ve begun to love them.

I’ve started to feel demonic (in a hot, sexy way) when I do it because I get the most stunning adrenaline rush paired with sustained energy afterwards. Plus, I feel pretty much invincible after. 

Instead of convincing yourself it’s going to be super fun, say f*ck it, and just do it because it sucks so bad but feels so good after. The crazy part? You’ll actually start to like it. 

Also, remember that as the creative director of your life you have the power to write down things that are important to you. I used to start every month with a goal list that looked like this: “No sugar this month, drink a gallon of water daily, read 10 books, walk a mile outside every day.” It was just so lame. It was boring and not actually important to me.

For some reason, I felt like drinking a gallon of water daily would be life-changing. The thing is, it probably would, genuinely, feel nice. It might be life changing. But it wasn’t something that I wanted; it was just something I thought I had to do. The best part was that when I attempted to eat no sugar for a month, I would feel good for a short time, then forget the goal and live happily eating Peanut M&Ms. A choice I never regret because let’s face it, Peanut M&Ms are awesome.

You don’t have to feel guilty for not walking a mile every day because you feel like you “should”. You don’t have to cut added sugar to change your health, just cut back a bit or replace it with a more nutritious alternative. Do you really need to read 10 books or finish the two that you’ve been neglecting? 

You don’t have to list anything unless you genuinely crave the results, that’s intention!

Here’s the thing: making a list can be sexy if you respect the process.

No garbage monthly lists, okay? Life is too short!