Read. Write. 27 Things I Like…

As I look over the circus of things I like, I realize that though I enjoy them and they bring me satisfaction, I find myself not doing them as much and in some cases at all. For over two decades I have been caught up in work, work, work. So this prompt helped me pull away and ponder the things I once enjoyed, or get to enjoy on a rare occasion.

But even as I finalize the list I realize that life’s not promised, so I intend to start doing the things I like and stop leaving them for …one day soon.

Watch The Waves By The Sea

That said, the things I like are:

1. 1. People watch
   2. Explore the world
   3. Simple things
   4. Enjoy a good laugh
   5. Acting | Participating in drama presentations
   6. Wearing a smile
   7. See people mentored achieve their best potential
   8. Watch movies
   9. Write, ponder, reflect
   10. Decorate the house
   11. Go shopping
   12. Watch HGTV | Travel channel
   13. Learn new things
   14. Read
   15. Cook
   16. Enjoy the company of my two young adult kids
   17. Dream of Venice | Alaska
   18. People watch in downtown Disney, Washington DC Parks
   19. Watch the waves by the beach
   20. Nature – stare at birds, squirrels, and circus of trees
   21. Christmas Lights
   22. Look out at the horizon from a hill or mountain
   23. Capturing candid photos (new experience)
   24. Finding a new route after getting lost in a new place (yikes!)
   25. Quiet time
   26. Solving a mystery or a problem
   27. New baby hugs
   28. Listening to that Still Small Voice Of Faith

Any of the above resonate. Do share. We would love to hear.

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Author: Dr. Shelly

Dr. Shelly Cameron is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and author of 12 nonfiction books, including The GreenLight Factor and Success Strategies of Caribbean American Leaders. She is the creator of the GreenLight Leadership Framework and founder of Global Coaching Corner. She leads the Ignite Caribbean 30 Under 30 Emerging Leaders program. Drawing on over 20 years of global HR leadership experience, she's passionate about helping professionals navigate change and design fulfilling lives through intentional goal setting and self-discovery. Her research was published in the JAABC Business Journal, and she was a featured author for the 2026 Africana Arts & Humanities Festival's 250th celebration. 🎉 A thank-you: SuccessfulLeaders.net just crossed 100,000 views! Grateful for every reader who's made this milestone possible. View all posts by Dr. Shelly