Make a Wish List

The Genie in the Lamp

Many people wish that they could be Aladdin and have the genie in the lamp. If you were Aladdin and had a genie in the lamp, what would you wish?

Play the game with yourself. You can do this by simply making a running list of all the things that you want. Use your phone and the notes app. Use paper. Whatever works for you. Nothing is off limits.

Update it Regularly

Keep adding to your list as you come up with new things. Just put a new date, and add more things.

Keep it Positive

Focus on what you do want, not on what you don’t. Instead of “I don’t want to be sick,” focus on the positive: “I want to enjoy my life.” Avoid fake positive things like “I want to be healthy,” because you're basically defining yourself by the lack of problems rather than what would give you joy.

Watch What Happens

As time goes on, go back and check your list to see what things you have received. Also, pay attention to how and why you received them,