Imagine how good you’ll feel.

There are two kinds of checklists. One is a regular “To-Do” list with little empty boxes next to each item. Checking off your “To-Do” list is a satisfying way to track progress on your action items each day.

But the second kind of checklist—the “Ta-Da” list—is even more satisfying. Filling out your “Ta-Da” list ensures that your most important “heart and soul” items get their time in the sun each day.

Here’s a live example of an actual “Ta-Da!” list:

• Did I wake up and greet the day?
• Did I celebrate just being alive?
• Did I read something interesting today?
• Did I find at least one piece of good news?
• Did I learn something new?
• Did I change something for the better?
• Did I think about my future?
• Did I stop to thank someone?
• Did I put something—even just a dollar—in savings?
• Did I find something to make me laugh?
• Did I make someone else laugh?
• Did I help or reach out to someone?
• Did I forgive someone (maybe even myself)?
• Did I do something sacred (pray, meditate, visit the sick)?
• Did I stand up for someone or something?
• Did I do something ridiculous or fun?
• Did I tell my loved one(s) how much I appreciate them?
• Was I good to my body?
• Did I write down at least one new idea or possibility?
• Did I take a chance on something worthwhile?
• Did I review my most important lifetime goals?
• Did I count my blessings?

Imagine how good you’ll feel if you can say “Ta-da!” to these kinds of questions at the end of each day.

An excerpt from the best-selling “10 Book” by Dan Zadra and Kobi Yamada, published by Compendium, Inc. View or order a copy here.