Questão de Língua Inglesa

Execução: Fundatec 962_CE_11_NS_DM 09/09/2025 15:42:28 Reasons To Make A ‘Reverse Bucket List’, By A Psychologist By Mark Travers 01 When you look back on your life, do you often experience regret, thinking of things you 02 never did or goals you never accomplished? Many people experience a sense of shame, and even 03 anxiety that they “should have been further along by now,” but these self-imposed timelines 04 only harm us. Many of us create bucket lists, and perhaps you’ve already achieved some of the 05 things on yours. And yet, you feel stuck — you compare yourself to a version of you that doesn’t 06 exist, and this weighs on your relationship with yourself now. Interestingly, research shows that 07 one of the most powerful ways to move forward is by taking a moment to look back, but with 08 intention and compassion, rather than judgment. 09 In a two-part study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies, researchers found that 10 people who regularly engage in “positive reminiscing” using vivid mental imagery report higher 11 levels of happiness and a stronger capacity to savor meaningful moments. These individuals 12 fared better than those who focused solely on the present or relied on physical memorabilia. 13 This is the spirit behind creating a “reverse bucket list.” Instead of obsessing over what’s left to 14 do, recalling positive memories and accomplishments from the past brings focus to all that we’ve 15 already lived. It grounds us in gratitude, restores a sense of personal agency, and gently 16 recalibrates our direction. 17 A 2022 study found that bucket lists are often shaped by an unconscious need to manage 18 our fear of mortality; an urge to achieve more and leave behind a legacy. While this can be 19 motivating, it can just as easily elicit anxiety and a constant sense of not being “enough.” 20 However, a reverse bucket list turns your attention toward what’s already been meaningful in 21 your life. For some people, an enriching experience was standing up for themselves when it was 22 hard; for others, it was how they learned to be okay on their own. These moments don’t usually 23 make it onto goal sheets, but they are, in many ways, the most defining, capturing the true 24 evolution of your life. 25 Looking back also strengthens your identity. Your memories serve as a reminder of who 26 you’ve been, what you’ve valued, and how you’ve grown. A 2013 study found that individuals 27 who actively use their memories to reflect on their identity, strengthen social bonds, or guide 28 future decisions report higher levels of purpose, positive relationships, and psychological well- 29 being. The findings affirm that memory isn’t just a record of the past. It can be a tool for shaping 30 how we see and relate to ourselves in the present. Writing down your reverse bucket list is a 31 way of reinforcing your personal narrative: “I’ve handled hard things,” “I’ve lived through 32 change,” “I’ve discovered what matters to me.” 33 It might feel very strange to look back in order to move forward, but when you revisit 34 moments where you acted with courage, took initiative, or simply showed up for yourself, you 35 are building the belief that you can do hard things again. A 2021 study published in the Journal 36 of Consumer Affairs found that people who were asked to recall successful financial experiences 37 felt more confident in their ability to manage money. That boost in belief didn’t just stay in their 38 heads. It showed up in their behavior. They planned more, followed through better, and made 39 more thoughtful decisions. The same holds true beyond finances. 40 When you remember what you’ve already faced and how you handled it, you remind 41 yourself that you’ve got what it takes. And that kind of self-trust is the fuel for whatever comes 42 next. Your past wins, regardless of how quiet or overlooked, aren’t just feel-good moments. 43 They’re proof. A reverse bucket list helps you gather that proof, and bestows you with the power 44 to move forward while also recognizing your past. (Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2025/07/18/3-reasons-to-make-a-reverse-bucketlist-by-a-psychologist – text specially adapted for this test.) *Bucket list: a list of the things that a person would like to do or achieve before they die. (Available at: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/bucket-list) Execução: Fundatec 11 – PROFESSOR DE INGLÊS 962_CE_11_NS_DM 09/09/2025 15:42:28