Bucket List Wall
Dreams, goals, and future adventures in one place
Game Overview.
Participants share a bucket list item on sticky notes or a virtual wall, then cluster similar aspirations. The visual collage inspires accountability and encouragement.
Objectives
- ✓Give teammates space to dream out loud
- ✓Find shared ambitions that can spark support networks
- ✓Align personal goals with upcoming cycles or seasons
What You'll Need
- •Sticky notes or digital whiteboard, plus markers
- •Wall, poster board, or online canvas for clustering
- •Optional dots for people to upvote favorite goals
Preparation
- 1Decide if the bucket list prompt is personal, professional, or both
- 2Create categories such as travel, learning, wellness, or community
- 3Share privacy expectations so people know whether goals will be public
How to Play
STEP 1
Prompt the Group
Ask everyone to write one bucket list item per sticky note.
STEP 2
Post and Cluster
Invite participants to place their notes on the wall and group them by similar themes.
STEP 3
Share Highlights
Facilitators highlight clusters and ask volunteers to expand on why the goal matters.
STEP 4
Set Micro Commitments
Offer optional follow-ups like pairing accountability buddies or adding dates to calendars.
Pro Tips
- Use color coding for categories to make the wall visually appealing
- Play inspiring instrumental music while people write
- Allow anonymous submissions for more personal goals
- Photograph the final wall to share after the session
Variations
Seasonal Bucket List
Focus on goals for the next quarter or semester to keep things actionable.
Team Bucket List
Brainstorm collective goals the group can achieve together.
Reverse Bucket List
Have everyone write down something they already accomplished that once felt impossible.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I adapt this for remote teams?
Use a collaborative board like Miro or FigJam and let everyone type or draw their note.
What if people get too ambitious?
Encourage a mix of big dreams and small daily actions so the board feels achievable.
Can we revisit the wall later?
Yes-reuse the board quarterly to check progress and add new dreams.
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